UN News: Empowering Women Through Social Protection
Access to social protection is a fundamental human right, yet a recent UN human rights report shows that numerous women and girls worldwide are still unable to access provisions such as social security payments and pensions. More
UN News: Sustainable Africa Key To Global Security
Top officials have underlined the UN’s commitment to Africa’s development in a dialogue with representatives from NGOs, civil society, academic institutions, & the private sector. Discussions centred around a UN report that recommends ways to bolster collaboration toward achieving SDGs, specifically those on financing for development & affordable green energy. More
UN News: New Vision For Peace Across Multipolar World
“The post-Cold War period is over, and we are moving towards a new global order and a multipolar world,” António Guterres said. He highlighted geopolitical tensions, grave human rights violations, distrust in public institutions, new conflicts, terrorism, & the weaponisation of emerging technologies. More
UN News: Winners Of 2023 UN Human Rights Prize Announced
Established in 1966, the Prize is awarded every five years for achievements in the field of human rights. Previous recipients have included Eleanor Roosevelt, Jimmy Carter, Nelson Mandela, Dr. Denis Mukwege, and the ICRC. More
UN News: Majority Of Women Live In Countries With Large Gender Gaps
Out of 114 countries studied, none has achieved full gender parity & less than 1% of women & girls live in a country with both high women’s empowerment and a small gender gap in areas such as health and education. Meanwhile, 3.1B women & girls live in countries characterised by large empowerment deficits & gender gaps. More
UN News: Health Risks Rise As Heatwave Intensifies Across Europe
The dangers from the heatwave engulfing the northern hemisphere aren’t over yet, as extreme temperatures are poised to grow in frequency, duration, & intensity. Repeated high night-time temperatures are particularly dangerous because the human body is unable to recover from sustained heat. More