South Korea leads developed nations in household debt, UN expert warns
Despite being the world’s 11th largest economy, a significant number of South Koreans are living in “substandard” housing, faced with rising rents they can no […]
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New project safeguards Rohingya refugees; boosts local farming – UN migration agency
A major canal dredging project underway in Southern Bangladesh to protect Rohingya refugees from monsoon floods, will have the added benefit of boosting local agriculture, […]
Armed gangs force ‘growing number’ to flee north and south, in Central America
The number of people fleeing violence and persecution from States in Central America, including Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras, has risen by nearly 60 per […]
UN calls on Algeria to stop expelling thousands of sub-Saharan African migrants
The United Nations human rights office (OHCHR) has called on the Algerian Government to stop collectively expelling thousands of migrants, particularly from sub-Saharan Africa, saying […]
Human rights under attack, ‘no longer a priority; a pariah’ – UN rights chief
The world is sliding back on human rights and its principles are under attack in all corners of the globe, the top United Nations rights […]
Rich variety of life on earth essential says UN chief Guterres, marking biological diversity day
The welfare and prosperity of people now and in the future, depends on a “rich variety of life on earth” said United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres […]
Record-high opium production in Afghanistan creates multiple challenges for region and beyond, UN warns
Opium poppy cultivation in Afghanistan reached a record-high last year, leading to unprecedented levels of potential heroin on the world market, the United Nations Office […]
‘Done right,’ expanded partnerships can deliver more sustainable results – deputy UN chief
Cooperation over development is critical in delivering the ambitious 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the UN deputy chief said on Monday, calling for strengthened “multi-stakeholder” […]
Realistic solutions must form basis of Global Compact for migration – UN conference
Reflecting the reality of life on the ground for millions of migrants fleeing their homes must form the basis of the upcoming United Nations-backed Global […]
‘Alarming levels’ of methamphetamine trafficking in Asia’s Mekong, UN warns
Organized crime groups in Asia’s Mekong region have intensified the production and trafficking of highly-addictive methamphetamine, extending the illegal trade into countries such as Australia, […]