Understanding of LGBT realities ‘non-existent’ in most countries, says UN expert
Policymakers in most parts of the world are taking decisions in the dark when it comes to sexual orientation and gender identity, an independent UN […]
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Young New Yorkers bring robots, and a glimpse of the future, to UN Headquarters
Tiny balls moved along a series of automated Lego robots, as young students from New York explained to United Nations staff the inner-workings of simple motors and engineering. […]
More funding needed to tackle child labour in agriculture says UN, marking World Day
The number of children working in agriculture has increased by 10 million since 2012, which is why on Wednesday’s World Day Against Child Labour, the […]
More funding needed to tackle child labour in agriculture says UN, marking World Day
The number of children working in agriculture has increased by 10 million since 2012, which is why on Wednesday’s World Day Against Child Labour, the […]
Sudan: ‘Violence must stop’, says UNICEF chief, ‘gravely concerned’ over 19 child deaths since military backlash
At least 19 children have reportedly been killed in Sudan and another 49 injured since a military backlash against protesters began earlier this month, prompting […]
Tragedy of Mediterranean deaths continues, as seven drown, 57 rescued: UN Migration agency
A rescue operation on the Mediterranean concluded on Tuesday with confirmation that seven people drowned and 57 were rescued, following a shipwreck off the Greek […]
Tuesday’s Daily Brief: Disability inclusion, minimum wage, and LGBTI rights in Botswana
This Tuesday, we cover: a new strategy for disability inclusion; continued talks on social justice at the international labour conference; an update on Yemen; a […]
Macron leads EU-wide minimum wage call as Merkel, Medvedev warn of global injustice
“Fundamental change” to the world of work – including an EU-wide minimum wage – is needed to address the growing gap between society’s haves and […]
New Disability Inclusion Strategy is ‘transformative change we need’, says Guterres
Disability inclusion is not only a fundamental human right, it is “central to the promise” of the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development, UN Secretary-General António Guterres […]
Monday’s Daily Brief: the future of food and digital tech, labour justice in focus, denuclearization, and Kosovo
This Monday, top stories includes: a new report on risks and opportunities of digital technology; social justice for all at the centenary UN labour conference; […]