The world is “a long way off” from meeting the goals of the landmark Paris Agreement on Climate Change, the President of the crucial...
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The UN and partners are “following with deep concern” new reports of violations against civilians in northern Mozambique, the UN Spokesperson said on Thursday. ...
COVID-19 equitable vaccine scheme reaches more than 100 countries and economies
More than 100 countries and economies have now received COVID-19 vaccines through the UN-partnered equitable coronavirus-busting scheme, COVAX. Read the full story, “COVID-19 equitable...
The “mere presence” of landmines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) can “stall development and shatter stability”, the UN chief told...
A UN-backed initiative aims to turn the tide on marine litter, in line with the global development goal on conserving and sustainably using the...
Clash of Cultures Is it Real or a Smokescreen?
AMSTERDAM/ROME, Apr 08 (IPS) – The notion of “Clash of Cultures” is most frequently used as a justification for anti-immigrant prejudice and, particularly in...
Travel restrictions during the COVID pandemic have been particularly hard on refugees and migrants who move out of necessity, stranding millions from home, the UN migration agency, IOM, said on Thursday. Read the full story,...
The Invisible Women in Energy: Biomass Producers Who Deserve More Recognition
WASHINGTON DC, Apr 08 (IPS) – As the world looks to address issues of gender equity, development and climate change, the importance of increasing...
Overcoming COVID-19: World Leaders Must Finance a More Equal World to Beat Pandemics
GENEVA, Apr 08 (IPS) – The writer is Executive Director of UNAIDS and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations.Leaders at this year’s World Bank/IMF Spring...
Cost of Being Honour Bearers Sexual Violence During Communal Riots in India
NEW DELHI, India, Apr 08 (IPS) – Delayed, or no, justice and perpetrators’ impunity effectively silence rape and sexual assault survivors of communal violence...
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