Advancing Inclusive Development: A Bold Roadmap for Transitioning Nations in Africa
Stories & Blogs UNDP (Press Release )A new report launched by UNDP and the Institute for Security Studies, on the margins of the 38th African Union (AU) Summit, provides a bold, data-driven roadmap for navigating complex transitions in particular country contexts.
One woman is killed every 10 minutes by their intimate partners or other family members
Stories & Blogs UNODC (Press Release )The latest report on femicides reveals that 60 per cent of all female homicides are committed by intimate partners or other family members
Facts and figures: Ending violence against women
Stories & Blogs UN-Women (Article )The availability of data on violence against women and girls has improved considerably in recent years and data on the prevalence of intimate partner violence is now available for at least 161 countries.
Five essential facts to know about femicide
Stories & Blogs UN-Women (Article )Every 10 minutes, partners and family members killed a woman intentionally in 2023.
“Refugees for Climate Action” network launched at COP29 to champion displaced communities fighting climate change
Stories & Blogs UNHCR (Press Release )UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, unveiled today the “Refugees for Climate Action” network, an initiative designed to amplify the voices of displaced communities in the global climate debate.
World must act faster to protect 30% of the planet by 2030
Stories & Blogs UNEP (Press Release )The international community has made some headway on pledges to protect 30% of the Earth by 2030 but progress must accelerate, the official progress report from the UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) and the Internat
Why social protection is essential to shielding the world’s most vulnerable from the impacts of the climate crisis
Stories & Blogs ILO (Article )The ILO brings together thought leaders and experts to discuss the findings of its social protection report, focusing on the structural inequalities that permeate the climate crisis, and the role of social protection.
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.