Human space flight ‘changed our perspectives’, UN office says, marking International Day
The United Nations is marking the International Day of Human Space Flight on Monday, celebrating the achievements of astronauts who
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Myanmar violence ‘must cease immediately’: UN agencies
The United Nations Country Team in Myanmar reiterated its call for an end to violence against civilians, amid reports that
Read moreSomalia: ‘Prioritise the national interest’ international partners urge, as political stalemate continues
The UN and international partners working to support a lasting peace and democratic election process across Somalia, said on Sunday that
Read moreFROM THE FIELD: providing hope for those living with HIV in Yemen
Living with HIV in Yemen, a country mired in a seemingly interminable conflict, is particularly challenging, with medical supplies hard
Read moreFROM THE FIELD: Solar energy powers COVID-19 treatment
In some of the poorest parts of the world, where there is no access to a reliable electricity grid, the
Read moreThe more you learn, the more you earn: education and poverty alleviation in Thailand
A good education is often seen as a route out of poverty, but many disadvantaged children are unable to finish
Read moreWithout access to vaccines, COVID will continue widening inequality everywhere
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented public health, economic and social crises, threatening the lives and livelihoods of millions and exacerbating inequalities
Read moreLow-income countries have received just 0.2 per cent of all COVID-19 shots given
The vast majority of COVID-19 vaccines administered have so far gone to wealthy nations, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported
Read moreUN chief welcomes IMF and World Bank measures to address COVID-related debt crisis
The UN Secretary-General on Friday welcomed steps announced by the International Monetary and Finance Committee (IMFC) and the World Bank
Read moreUN rights office urges protection, investigation, after latest clashes in West Darfur
The UN human rights office, OHCHR, has urged authorities in Sudan to protect citizens “without discrimination” in the wake of
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