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2024 ‘one of the worst years in history for children in conflict’
The impact of armed conflicts on children around the world reached devastating and likely record levels in 2024,…
General Assembly approves $3.72bn UN budget for 2025
The General Assembly wrapped up the main part of its 79th session on Tuesday, approving a $3.72 billion…
Making the digital and physical world safer: Why the Convention against Cybercrime matters
Billions of people worldwide are set to benefit from enhanced safety online and in the physical world following…
UN World Court concludes landmark hearings on States’ responsibility for climate change
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) held historic hearings from 2 to 13 December addressing States’ obligations under…
Underinvestment threatens universal health coverage goals
Coinciding with Universal Health Coverage Day on Thursday the World Health Organization (WHO) released its 2024 Global Health Expenditure Report,…
UN health agency approves ‘groundbreaking’ TB test
A potentially “groundbreaking” test for tuberculosis (TB) has been endorsed by the UN World Health Organization (WHO) as…
Global trade to hit record $33trn in 2024, but uncertainties over tariffs loom
Global trade is poised to hit a record $33 trillion in 2024, showcasing remarkable resilience despite persistent economic…
UN to promote inclusion of PWD in business procurement
The UN Resident Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohammed Fall, says the body is committed to promoting the inclusion of…
‘No excuse’: A global call to end violence against women
On the 25th anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, world leaders and advocates…
Talks begin in S’Korea to clinch ‘essential’ deal on plastics pollution
Talks began in Busan, South Korea, on Monday aiming to clinch a legally binding deal on plastics pollution,…