Hunger and cholera crises escalate in South Sudan, as needs surge
Stories & Blogs United Nations (Story )South Sudan is facing a spiralling humanitarian crisis with hunger and cholera cases escalating in several parts of the country. UN agencies on Friday called for more international support and interventions to ease the widespread suffering.
Robust statistical systems are key to economic development and social progress, says Outgoing Statistician Oliver Chinganya
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )Reliable data and statistics are necessary for informed decision-making if Africa is to achieve sustainable development, said Oliver Chinganya.
Türk welcomes deal to return Chagos islands to Mauritius, says pending treaty should ensure human rights
Stories & Blogs OHCHR (Press Release )“The political agreement to return sovereignty of the Chagos islands to Mauritius is a historic step in decolonization and realizing the right to self-determination guaranteed in international human rights law,” said Türk.
Türk calls on Tunisia to uphold rule of law and democratic freedoms
Stories & Blogs OHCHR (Press Release )UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk called on the Tunisian authorities to protect the country’s democratic processes and uphold fundamental freedoms after a presidential campaign marred by a crackdown on the opposition, independent activists and journalists
Two billion women and girls worldwide lack access to any form of social protection, UN Women report shows.
Stories & Blogs UN Women (Press Release )Women are lagging behind on measures such as unemployment benefits, pensions, or healthcare worldwide.
News comment: UN High Commissioner for Refugees calls for global support as more people flee to Uganda.
Stories & Blogs UNHCR (Press Release )Uganda, home to the largest number of refugees in Africa, remains an example of how the inclusion of refugees into public services improves their lives and those of the communities hosting them.
Why disinformation threatens humanitarian operations in restive DRC
Stories & Blogs WFP (Story )WFP's North Kivu area head in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, explains how effective communication is key to delivering assistance and building trust
COP16: Landmark biodiversity agreements adopted.
Stories & Blogs United Nations (Story )The world’s largest biodiversity summit, known as COP16, concluded this weekend in Colombia, with several landmark decisions, including first ever agreements on nature’s genetic data and on recognizing people of Africa descent and Indigenous Peoples as ke
Sudan launches first malaria vaccine in landmark child health initiative.
Stories & Blogs United Nations (Story )In a historic health milestone, Sudan has launched its first malaria vaccination campaign amid 18 months of civil conflict, aiming to protect thousands of children from the deadly disease.
UN economic commissions call for innovative finance to combat climate change
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )As countries battle multiple environmental, social and financial crises, experts have emphasized the need for innovative financing mechanisms to combat climate change and accelerate sustainable development.