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Afghanistan’s socioeconomic crisis deepens amid crackdown on women’s rights | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
In Afghanistan, 75 per cent of the population struggles to meet their daily needs; with female-headed households, rural communities and...
UN warns of $4 trillion shortfall threatening global development goals | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
Facing a staggering $4 trillion annual financing gap for development and mounting trade wars, top UN officials on Monday called for urgent...
Trust collapsing as job fears surge worldwide, warns UN | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
Billions of people around the world are living in fear of job loss or struggling to find work, as economic instability, conflict, and...
Climate change: How mountain communities are scaling new heights | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
Low-lying islands aren’t the only ones at risk from our warming planet, as mountain communities are now finding.
Largely eradicated diseases at risk of returning due to budget cuts | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
Vaccines have saved around 150 million lives over the past 50 years, but that progress is now under threat.
AI lightens the workload – but risks remain, labour agency warns | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
Artificial intelligence, robotics, and digitalization are rapidly reshaping how we work – but they’re a source of unexpected risks...
Asia’s megacities at a crossroads as climate and population challenges grow | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
Asia’s sprawling megacities – which are driving economic growth – face an uncertain future as rising temperatures, aging populations and...
Partnerships, increased climate investment crucial for sustainable transition, says UN deputy chief | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
Addressing the opening of an international forum in Hanoi on partnerships for green growth, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed on...
UN Youth Forum brings fresh perspectives on sustainable development | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
Young people from across the globe are meeting at UN Headquarters this week to share their recommendations to transform the world into a...
UN-backed forum seeks to boost resilience of world’s Least Developed Countries | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
Policymakers, researchers, the private sector and other stakeholders are meeting in Zambia’s capital, Lusaka, over the next three days to...