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Sri Lanka: Cost-of-living crunch threatens to sink millions already facing hard choices | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
Amid a looming food security crisis linked to Sri Lanka’s cost-of-living crunch, the country’s most vulnerable breadwinners wonder how...
Global food imports on track to reach all-time high: FAO | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
Food import costs globally are projected to reach nearly $2 trillion this year, or higher than previously expected, the UN Food and...
Eight billion people, one humanity; Development milestone ‘testament’ to power of health and science | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
Next week, the world’s population is due to reach eight billion, which the UN chief is describing as “a testament to scientific...
ASEAN States ‘well-placed’ to advance human rights, freedoms and a strong global economy | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
As “deepening divisions” threaten global peace and security, “dangerous rhetoric” is raising nuclear tensions, the UN chief told a meeting...
Like racism and sexism, ‘povertyism’ should be illegal, UN rights expert says | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
Although the global cost-of-living crisis will be an obstacle to eradicating poverty by 2030, countries can still make significant...
New milestone in battle against illegal, unregulated fishing | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
Global action to fight illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing has intensified, the Food and Agriculture Organization said on...
COP27: $3.1 billion plan to achieve early warning systems for all by 2027 | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
With climate-related disasters displacing more people than conflict, UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday unveiled the details...
In speech to Arab League, UN chief appeals for greater regional unity | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
Amid growing geopolitical divides and deepening inequalities, cooperation is the only way forward, UN Secretary-General António Guterres...
The UN belongs to you, deputy chief tells youth advocates in Spain | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
How the UN can better support young people pushing for a more sustainable future for all was among issues discussed during a dialogue...
Global jobs market set to deteriorate amid Ukraine war shocks: ILO | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
The outlook for global labour markets has worsened in recent months and if current trends continue, vacancies will grow more scarce while...