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The world must step up for girls, UN chief says
As the world marked the International Day of the Girl Child on Friday, a town hall held at UN Headquarters…
End ‘collective amnesia’ over COVID-19, says UN health agency WHO
Our “collective amnesia” about how bad the COVID-19 pandemic was should not prevent us from protecting ourselves and…
1 in 7 children and teens impacted by mental health conditions
Around one in seven children and adolescents aged 10 to 19 are affected by mental health conditions –…
WHO approves first mpox diagnostic test for emergency use
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Friday that it has approved the first mpox diagnostic test for…
$1.5bn commitment for education and skills training in lower-middle-income countries
A new $1.5 billion investment, announced on Thursday, will boost education and skills development for millions of the…
UNGA79: Elumelu champions food security, youth empowerment
Africa’s philanthropist, Tony Elumelu, has reiterated his commitment to promoting financial inclusion, youth empowerment and food security for…
Rising multibillion-dollar debts in sub-Saharan Africa destroying lives: UNAIDS
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS has released a report on how the debt crisis is jeopardising…
COP29 leaders unveil climate funding and energy storage goals
Less than two months ahead of the COP29 United Nations Climate Summit, the Azerbaijani leadership laid out its…
Gender equality: Distant, yet achievable
While progress has been made worldwide on gender equality and women’s and girls’ empowerment, critical gender gaps remain…
Climate change: Ozone layer still well on track for full recovery
New evidence in the World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) annual Ozone and UV Bulletin published on Monday reveals strong…