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WHO reports major increase in sexually transmitted infections
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as syphilis are on the rise in most regions of the world, UN…
‘Critical gaps’ in understanding climate change fuel tropical disease spread
A comprehensive review by the UN health agency has revealed critical gaps in understanding the full impact of…
‘Keep working with us to build a better world,’ Guterres says
The first-ever UN civil society conference held in Africa wrapped up in Nairobi on Friday hearing calls for…
Violence against environmental journalists rises, UNESCO says
Journalists who report on environmental issues face increasing violence around the world from both state and private actors,…
Climate action ‘cannot trample over the poor’, says Guterres
The UN Secretary-General on Friday launched an initiative focusing on ensuring fairness, sustainability and respect for human rights…
UNESCO report spotlights harmful effects of social media on young girls
Digital technologies and algorithm-driven software – especially social media – present high risks of privacy invasion, cyberbullying and…
Teen alcohol and nicotine use in Europe is up, WHO urges preventive measures
Smoking and drinking is on the rise among teenagers in Europe, Central Asia and Canada, and girls now match…
New global campaign boosts lifesaving vaccines
Two UN agencies alongside the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the global vaccine alliance Gavi launched on…
UN chief urges ‘surge in investment’ to overcome $4 trillion financing gap
The UN Secretary-General on Monday called for a “surge in investment” to give developing countries a chance to…
World’s workers increasingly at risk as climate changes, ILO says
More than 70% of the global workforce is exposed to risks linked to climate change that cause hundreds…