Human trafficking: UN chief calls for action as COVID leaves ‘many millions’ more vulnerable
UN Secretary General António Guterres on Thursday urged States to take action against human trafficking, where a third of all
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Food systems transformation a ‘silver lining’ in COVID crisis: UN deputy chief
A sustainable and prosperous planet can only be achieved through working together and in solidarity, the UN Deputy Secretary-General said
Read moreSupport mangrove conservation, UNESCO chief says
The world is waking up to the importance of mangroves, a senior UN official said on Monday, underscoring the need for
Read moreFarmers the ‘lifeblood of our food systems’, deputy UN chief highlights, ahead of key summit
Farmers, especially women and indigenous people, work tirelessly to put food on our tables. UN Deputy Secretary General Amina Mohammed
Read moreNo pathway to reach the Paris Agreement’s 1.5˚C goal without the G20: UN chief
“The world urgently needs a clear and unambiguous commitment to the 1.5 degree goal of the Paris Agreement from all
Read moreCannes Chief Thierry Fremaux on the Festival’s Emotional Return and the ‘Joyful Mess’ of the Palme d’Or Ceremony
With the 74th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in the rearview mirror, Variety caught up with the festival’s chief
Read moreAthens will be the first European city to appoint a chief heat officer
In December 2018, Moody’s warned that, of all European cities, Athens had the highest risk of its extreme heat posing
Read moreUN deputy chief warns of ‘hurricane of humanitarian crises’
There is a “bloody surge” impacting humanitarian crises around the world, with civilians in conflict zones paying the highest price, the UN deputy chief
Read moreUN rights chief calls for prompt release of protestors held in Cuba
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Friday called for the prompt release of protestors and journalists detained during anti-government demonstrations in Cuba, some of
Read more‘Early stages’ of COVID third wave, amid Delta surge: WHO chief
The variant’s spread, along with increased social mobility and the inconsistent use of proven public health measures, is driving an increase
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