The 8th Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction
Event June 2 – 6, 2025 - Venue/Format: Geneva (Switzerland)Organizer: UN-Habitat
36th session of the United Nations Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent
Event April 21 – 25, 2025 - Venue/Format: United Nations Headquarters in New York, Room CR-5Organizer: OHCHR
High Commissioner launches appeal for 2025: "Human rights must be one of the top priorities across the globe"
Stories & Blogs OHCHR (Statement )During conflicts and in peacetime; in developing countries but also advanced economies; from historic grievances to emerging risks – we are holding the line for humanity.
Female genital mutilation is violence against women and girls.
Stories & Blogs UN-Women (Statement )UN Women statement on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation.
High Commissioner Türk on the Democratic Republic of Congo: “Make the space for peace”.
Stories & Blogs UNHR (Statement )Human rights situation and the activities of the United Nations Joint Human Rights Office in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
New Country Policy and Institutional Assessment Report for Africa Highlights Best Practices to Support African Businesses.
Stories & Blogs World Bank (Press release )The annual Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) for Africa confirms that countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) weathered 2023 relatively well thanks to credible economic and social policy reforms.
Explore Africa's Future: Africa Blue Economy Week 2024 Set to Make a Splash
Stories & Blogs UNDP (Press release )Africa’s vast coastline and abundant marine resources offer exceptional opportunities for transformative economic and social development. However, this potential has been hindered by environmental degradation, overexploitation and infrastructure deficits.
Africa Urban Forum : “Sustainable Urbanization for Africa’s Transformation: Agenda 2063”
Event September 4 – 6, 2024 - Venue/Format: Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)Organizer: African Union
“Middle-Income Trap” Hinders Progress in 108 Developing Countries.
Stories & Blogs World Bank (Press release )More than 100 countries face serious obstacles that could hinder their efforts to become high-income countries in the next few decades, according to a new World Bank study.
First Webinar of Data Strategy Sprint of the United Nations Network of Economic Statisticians
Event July 17, 2024 - Venue/Format: Online eventOrganizer: UN DESA