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In Lebanon, UN deputy chief explores first-hand, challenges facing children and persons with special needs | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
During a visit to a center for street children in Beirut, Lebanon, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said: “Children should be...
UN deputy chief warns of faltering progress towards SDGs | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
Multiple interconnected global crises are putting achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at risk - both in the Arab...
INTERVIEW: São Tomé and Príncipe readies for graduation day | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
São Tomé and Príncipe is due to graduate from its current status as one of the world’s Least Developed Countries (LDCs), a journey that is...
The LDC graduation pathway must not disrupt overall sustainable development, says UN deputy chief | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
The least developed countries (LDCS) are facing a pathway to graduation from the category that will be “riddled with added crises,” UN...
LDC5: World leaders back ‘blueprint for recovery, renewal, resilience’ in least developed countries | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
The Fifth UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) concluded on Thursday with countries adopting concrete measures to...
UNICEF warns of deepening inequalities in Europe and Central Asia | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
The COVID-19 pandemic, climate disasters and ongoing conflict have deepened inequalities among children in Europe and Central Asia, the UN...
A pinch (less) of salt can save lives, WHO says in new report | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
Implementing sodium reduction policies could save an estimated seven million lives globally by 2030, WHO said in a new report launched on...
Guterres bids to ‘breathe new life’ into our global future | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
The UN on Thursday launched new policy initiatives to ensure the international community delivers on its promises today, for future...
LDC5: Proposed online university sparks hope of bridging education gap in least developed countries | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
A proposed new global online university “has enormous potential to lend hope, learning and access to marginalized groups who presently...
LDC5 spotlights contributions of women and girls in tech, despite tough odds and persistent barriers | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
The Fifth UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5), under way in Doha, Qatar, joined the world in marking International...