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UNESCO calls for global ban on smartphones in schools | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
A new UN report raised concerns on Wednesday about the excessive use of smartphones, calling for them to be banned in schools worldwide....
Africa’s food ‘transformation’ impossible without game changing solutions: FAO | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
A full-scale Africa-led agrifood systems transformation will not be possible without game changing solutions, greater investments in...
‘Disaster emergency’ underway in Asia-Pacific, warns ESCAP | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
Asia and the Pacific has a “narrow window” to protect its hard-won gains, as climate change supercharges disasters and impacts billions...
Global food systems ‘broken’, says UN chief, urging transformation in how we produce, consume food | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday highlighted the need to address global hunger, promote cooperation between businesses and...
Transformative power of food production in Mauritius: A UN Resident Coordinator blog | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
Transforming the way food is produced on the Indian Ocean archipelago of Mauritius could help to fight climate change as well as...
INTERVIEW: Food systems contribute to solving ‘world’s most important challenges’ | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
Population growth, urbanization, changing consumption patterns, and climate change are making it more challenging to feed the world...
HIV a ‘critical health concern’ amongst people who use drugs in Thailand | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
A new narcotics law in Thailand has meant that people who use drugs are more able to access care for treatment of conditions like HIV, but...
From the Field: Hip hop artist K’naan’s new track hails refugees | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
Award-winning Somali-Canadian artist K’naan Warsame, creator of the chart-topping unofficial World Cup anthem Wavin’ Flag, released...
Sustainable Africa key to global security | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
Two top officials underlined the UN’s commitment to Africa’s development during a dialogue with representatives from NGOs, civil society,...
Winners of 2023 UN Human Rights Prize Announced | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
The President of the General Assembly Csaba Kőrösi on Thursday announced the winners of the prestigious United Nations Prize in the Field...