UNIDO and Enabel expand joint efforts on skills development and employment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Stories & Blogs UNIDOApr 23, 2025(News )The project represents a strategic response to the socio-economic challenges in the DRC, including high youth unemployment, a significant skills mismatch, and gender disparities in education and employment.
US funding cuts threaten global health response, WHO chief warns.
Stories & Blogs United NationsFeb 12, 2025(Story )The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed deep concern over the impact of US funding cuts on critical global health initiatives, warning they pose a direct threat to public health efforts worldwide.
UNIDO, African Union, and Ethiopian Government Unite in Global Call to Action for a ‘World Without Hunger’
Stories & Blogs UNIDONov 08, 2024(News )The conference marked the beginning of a new and intensified stage of global action to end hunger once and for all.
Time to dismantle legacies of slavery and colonialism impacting African diaspora
Stories & Blogs United NationsNov 08, 2024(Story )Despite progress over the past 10 years to promote and protect the human rights of Black people worldwide, racism and discrimination persist, the President of the UN General Assembly President said on Friday.
Sudan launches first malaria vaccine in landmark child health initiative.
Stories & Blogs United NationsNov 05, 2024(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.
Hunger and cholera crises escalate in South Sudan, as needs surge
Stories & Blogs United NationsNov 01, 2024(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.
Artificial intelligence: rooting out bias and stereotypes
Stories & Blogs UNOct 08, 2024(News )As online tools using various forms of artificial intelligence become increasingly common, calls are growing for more action to ensure that they do not create or perpetuate stereotypes and gender bias.
WHO approves first mpox diagnostic test for emergency use
Stories & Blogs UNOct 04, 2024(News )The World Health Organization (WHO) approves the first mpox diagnostic test for emergency use, which will boost diagnostic capacity in countries facing outbreaks of the disease.
The Gambia: UN salutes ‘monumental achievement’ as lawmakers uphold FGM ban
Stories & Blogs UNJul 15, 2024(Story )Five senior UN officials have welcomed the decision by The Gambia to uphold its ban on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), calling it a critical win for women’s and girls’ rights.
Empowering Congolese women by integrating them into the bioethanol value chain
Stories & Blogs UNIDOJun 14, 2024(News )UNIDO and Japan have provided trainings in the production of bioethanol from sugarcane for medical use, group savings and loans, and entrepreneurship development to 300 vulnerable women in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)