Disasters could cost Asia-Pacific region $160 billion per year by 2030, UN warns
Economic losses to disasters in Asia and the Pacific could exceed $160 billion annually by 2030, the United Nations development arm in the region warned […]
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New UN-backed action plan promotes hiring of refugees
A newly-launched action plan that encourages employers to expand job opportunities for refugees aims to be a “win-win situation” for both sides, as well as […]
A new bond with nature is goal of UN’s Mother Earth Day celebration
Harmony with Nature – living a better quality of life while minimizing the use of toxic materials and preserving natural resources – was the focus […]
At development financing forum, top UN officials urge breakaway from ‘short-termism’
The United Nations will support countries’ path to sustainable development by brokering partnerships, pursuing innovative finance, leveraging resources and building the necessary capacities, senior officials […]
Imprisoned Egyptian photojournalist to receive UN press freedom prize
A photojournalist who has been in jail for nearly five years after being arrested for covering a demonstration in Cairo has been selected to receive […]
Do not send refugees back to the violence they fled from, UN agency urges Cameroon
Despite warnings, Nigerian refugees and asylum-seekers who fled Boko Haram violence continue to be returned from Cameroon, the United Nations refugee agency has said, underscoring […]
UN rights expert urge Iran to annul death sentence against prisoner
A group of United Nations human rights experts have called on Iran to annul the death sentence against a prisoner citing serious concerns that he […]
UN launches global plan to strengthen protection of internally displaced persons
With multiple crises forcing millions of people away from their homes, United Nations agencies, Governments and partners have launched a set of measures to strengthen […]
End ‘daily tragedy’ for millions, tackle root cause of internals displacement, urges UN migration chief
More than 40 million people are displaced by conflict and another 25 million annually by disaster – within the borders of their own countries – […]
Protect indigenous people’s land rights and the whole world will benefit, UN forum declares
Protecting the land and resource rights of indigenous peoples will not only provide security for historically exploited groups but also help the global fights against […]