UN agencies highlight women’s role in agrifood systems
FAO, IFAD, and WFP stress that gender equality in agrifood systems is essential for poverty reduction and food security worldwide....
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UN General Assembly adopts international convention to combat cybercrime
The UN adopts its first cybercrime treaty in decades, strengthening global efforts to combat cyber threats through cooperation, evidence sharing, and victim protection....
Global food insecurity soars, 281.6 million struggle for survival
UN warns of famine threat to millions amidst worsening hunger crisis, emphasizing the need for immediate intervention....
UN General Assembly takes first step in global AI governance
UN's historic AI resolution emphasizes ethical development, urging global collaboration for safe, secure technology....
UN calls for greater female representation in police forces worldwide
On the inaugural International Day of Police Cooperation, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the pivotal role women officers play in global policing. He underscored the...
UN urges immediate action to prevent food and aid crises in cyclone-hit Myanmar
United Nations (UN) officials voiced urgent concern on Friday about a prospective humanitarian disaster in cyclone-ravaged regions of Myanmar. Insufficient aid deliveries and a potential...
Globally, water pollution and sanitation are major problems – UN
On the eve of the first major U.N. water conference in over 45 years, 26% of the world’s population lacks access to safe drinking water...
Jane Fonda is working to preserve marine life
Actress and activist Jane Fonda is calling for a treaty to protect marine creatures hunted for food like sharks, swordfish, octopus, and tuna, saying they...
For sustainable development, the UN calls for $500 billion annually
A key requirement for achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is an increase of $500 billion in extra funding from the world’s most developed...
Passenger demand will grow rapidly in 2023, UN aviation agency says
By 2023, the UN‘s aviation agency predicts that global air passenger demand will increase by 3% from 2019 levels on most routes, quickly returning to...