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Give account of donor funds targeted at women, children, FG tells UN agencies
The Federal Government has called on UN agencies to give accounts of donor funds and make public their…
ECA seeks support for women, youth entrepreneurs to transform trades in Africa
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has called for inclusive policies to support women and youth entrepreneurs to…
Media, key to mental health education — Kazadi
WHO Representative to Nigeria, Walter Kazadi, has stressed the importance of the media in advancing understanding of mental…
UN calls for closing internet connectivity and digital governance gap
Against a backdrop of growing geopolitical tensions, proliferating crises and widening inequalities, the challenges facing the global community…
Global economy a mixed bag, horizon uncertain: UNCTAD
The global economy is at “a critical juncture”, with some economies thriving and expanding, while others falter and…
UN chief reinforces call for multilateral reform, outlines next steps
Global leaders issued a resounding call for reform and renewed multilateral cooperation during the General Assembly’s crunch week,…
Human rights defenders face harsh reprisals for partnering with UN
Over 220 individuals and 25 organisations across the world faced threats and retaliation for cooperating with the UN…
UN rights experts slam ‘systemic racism’ in US police and courts
Police and criminal justice systems in the United States require urgent reform to eradicate “systemic racism” against people…
Stop food waste! For people and planet
The International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW) is being observed for the fourth time today.…
Right to information still an ‘empty promise’ for billions
The UN-appointed expert on freedom of opinion and expression has called for governments to strengthen efforts to close…