Women play a critical role in agrifood systems globally
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the World Food Programme (WFP) marked International...
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UN General Assembly adopts international convention to combat cybercrime
The United Nations General Assembly adopted a new international convention to prevent and combat cybercrime, marking the conclusion of a five-year negotiation process. The UN...
Global food insecurity soars, 281.6 million struggle for survival
According to a recent report released by the United Nations, a staggering 281.6 million people worldwide grappled with acute hunger in 2023. This marks the...
UN General Assembly takes first step in global AI governance
In a landmark move, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously passed the first-ever global resolution on artificial intelligence (AI) on Thursday. The resolution aims to...
UN calls for greater female representation in police forces worldwide
On the inaugural International Day of Police Cooperation, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the pivotal role women officers play in global policing. He underscored the...
UN urges immediate action to prevent food and aid crises in cyclone-hit Myanmar
United Nations (UN) officials voiced urgent concern on Friday about a prospective humanitarian disaster in cyclone-ravaged regions of Myanmar. Insufficient aid deliveries and a potential...
Globally, water pollution and sanitation are major problems – UN
On the eve of the first major U.N. water conference in over 45 years, 26% of the world's population lacks access to safe drinking water...
Jane Fonda is working to preserve marine life
Actress and activist Jane Fonda is calling for a treaty to protect marine creatures hunted for food like sharks, swordfish, octopus, and tuna, saying they...
For sustainable development, the UN calls for $500 billion annually
A key requirement for achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is an increase of $500 billion in extra funding from the world's most developed...
Passenger demand will grow rapidly in 2023, UN aviation agency says
By 2023, the UN's aviation agency predicts that global air passenger demand will increase by 3% from 2019 levels on most routes, quickly returning to...