Survivors find strength in community after horror of Derna floods
Stories & Blogs UNHCR (story )When UNHCR’s Assistant Chief of mission in Libya visited survivors in the wake of deadly floods, she heard harrowing stories of loss but also witnessed great courage and resilience as communities rally to help.
Sudanese refugees fleeing Darfur find safety in Chad.
Stories & Blogs UNHCR (story )After fleeing horrific violence in Sudan’s West Darfur, refugees are arriving to Chad traumatized and with children who are often malnourished.
UNODC launches the 'Safer Children Online' campaign to combat online child sexual exploitation and abuse in Ghana and Senegal
Stories & Blogs UNODC (story )In a significant step towards safeguarding the digital well-being of Ghana and Senegal's children, the Global Programme on Cybercrime of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has launched a compelling campaign titled 'Safer Children Online.
Call to innovators to join innovation challenge on AI for climate resilience in rural areas
Stories & Blogs IFAD (News )Moonshots for Development (M4D), the alliance of innovation labs and venture arms of several multilateral development banks, launched the groundbreaking AI for Climate Resilience in Rural Areas Innovation Challenge
Sudan: We cannot go home. What do we do?
Stories & Blogs OCHA (News )Port Sudan: Imagine having to leave your home country because of conflict. But in country after country, conflict chases you for months on end, with no reprieve.
Commodity dependence: 5 things you need to know
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )Agriculture, energy and mining products underpin global trade, but too much dependence on them can leave an economy vulnerable and people poor, especially in developing countries.
SRSG Parfait Onanga-Anyanga briefs the UN Security Council at the 9435th meeting
Stories & Blogs UNOAU (News )The briefing focused on cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in maintaining international peace and security.
Sudan Faces World’s Largest Internal Displacement Crisis
Stories & Blogs IOM (News )Six months into the conflict, Sudan has become the largest internal displacement crisis in the world with over 7.1 million people displaced within the country
World Investment Forum 2023: Global leaders urge action for sustainable development
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )The UN Secretary-General calls for the public and private sectors to deliver $500 billion a year in affordable, long-term financing to developing countries.
UNCTAD urges channelling net-zero finance to support the energy transition in developing economies.
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )It issued the call at the 8th World Investment Forum, underscoring the vital need for capital in developing countries, where substantial growth opportunities exist.