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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...
Looking beyond GDP to reach the Sustainable Development Goals | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
Countries should consider looking beyond Gross Domestic Product, or GDP, as the key measure of economic growth to achieve the ambitious...
Joint UN meeting tackles small arms control to foster sustainable development | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
On Monday, during a meeting of the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council, UN officials and disarmament experts emphasized...
Women, girls bear brunt of cyberbullying against persons with disabilities | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
States must do more to prevent cyberbullying and overcome unequal access to assistive technology which hampers the rights of persons with...
Explainer: The Commission on the Status of Women and why it matters | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
Ever since former US First Lady and human rights champion Eleanor Roosevelt inspired the first UN sub-commission on the status of women in...
UN deputy chief: Strong food systems can deliver progress for everyone, everywhere | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
In a series of meetings in Nairobi, Kenya, Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed spearheaded discussions on fortifying global food...
At G20 finance meetings in South Africa, UN deputy chief calls for reforms that back growth, curb debt | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed recently concluded a visit to South Africa, for a round of key international meetings, where...