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UN chief calls for ‘dramatic shift’ to transform education worldwide

Stories & Blogs UNSDGJul 11, 2024(Story )

The global crisis in education needs a “dramatic shift” to shape a more peaceful, sustainable and just world, the UN Secretary-General said.

UN chief calls for ‘dramatic shift’ to transform education worldwide

Stories & Blogs UNSDGJul 11, 2024(Story )

The global crisis in education needs a “dramatic shift” to shape a more peaceful, sustainable and just world, the UN Secretary-General said on Thursday.

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)

Study confirms the significant potential for job creation in West Africa's cotton-producing countries, particularly for women and youth, through the development of cotton-to-clothing industries

Stories & Blogs UNIDOJun 10, 2024(News )

The international workshop reviewed the findings and main recommendations of a study on the cotton-to-clothing industries in Africa’s main cotton-producing countries- namely Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Cote d’Ivoire and Mali, also known as the C4+

Empowering Tunisian Female Entrepreneurs in Natural Cosmetics to Access International Markets

Stories & Blogs UNIDOJun 04, 2024(Story )

Demand for natural and organic cosmetics is increasing globally, and Tunisia is witnessing a surge in demand for natural and organic products, contributing to its socio-economic development

UN Deputy Chief: “make 2024 a turning point for education”

Stories & Blogs UNSDGApr 11, 2024(Story )

United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed has called for a transformation in education as she addressed a high-level education event.

Peace and Politics: Women in Mali Persevere Through Crises

Stories & Blogs UNSDGApr 03, 2024(Story )

"If things aren't going well in town, [...] we issue alerts. Because women are afraid. The children are afraid. We get together to discuss and solve any issues so that we can move forward together."

"Peace can achieve wonders that wars never will" | Secretary-General's remarks to the General Assembly on 2024 priorities

Stories & Blogs UNSDGFeb 07, 2024(Announcement )

If countries fulfilled their obligations under the Charter, every person’s right to a life of peace and dignity would be guaranteed.

Joint Statement | Putting survivors at the forefront of the global movement to end female genital mutilation

Stories & Blogs UNSDGFeb 06, 2024(Announcement )

More than 200 million girls and women alive today have undergone female genital mutilation. This year, nearly 4.4 million girls will be at risk of this harmful practice. This equates to more than 12,000 cases every day.

Liberia's women abandon female genital mutilation, embrace better livelihoods

Stories & Blogs UNSDGFeb 05, 2024(Story )

"Even though I was a skilled and respected midwife, I was drawn into the world of FGM due to the influence of my mother-in-law, who was a renowned Chief Zoe. After her passing, tradition dictated that I inherit her position," Ms. Yaoh.