Half of global workforce could lose their jobs, says ILO
Wages of informal workers plunged 60% since the start of the pandemic...
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Flexible donors power WFP with US$180mn to address crises, build resilience
With the backing of donor governments and other partners, WFP is responding to an unparalleled six large-scale hunger emergencies at the same time...
The UN calls for a ceasefire in Syria
A minimum of 55 deaths have been reported...
Genocide does not happen by accident, says UN Secretary-General
Urges for greater efforts to shelter those fleeing persecution...
Hiroshima to host twenty‑seventh UN‑Japan Conference on Disarmament Issues
The event provides a forum for frank and interactive dialogue on pressing security, disarmament and non‑proliferation issues...
‘Smart Money’ headed for investments in climate-friendly development
UN Secretary‑General António Guterres stressed on the need for more ambition...
The UN and Kuwait’s meeting to possibly strengthen their bilateral relationship
The UN Secretary-General expressed his support for the country’s mediation efforts in the current Gulf crisis...
UN Secretary-General voices concern over reported Myanmar security excesses
Urges to stay calm and restraint to evade any humanitarian catastrophe...
Africa’s youth bulge
Many analysts expect significant growth opportunities in the continent, which has the largest youth population in the world Benita James December 21, 2016: Africa’s demography is showing a visible shift and many analysts have reason to believe that the continent has the largest youth population in the world. A young population is generally considered as...
Global business community comes to Paris for climate talks
Come up with solutions for taking on the climate challenge across the board December 8, 2015: Nearly 400 business leaders gather at the Lima-Paris Action Agenda Focus on Business in Paris on Tuesday, calling for a strong Paris climate change agreement to help them implement the unprecedented set of cross-cutting corporate actions on climate which...