Sustainability
Impact of high debt levels on least developed countries ‘cannot be overstated’, says UN
“While debt financing remains an important source for achieving positive development outcomes in LDCs, the recent trends are a cause...
Ebola not an international ‘health emergency’ but risks spreading across DR Congo border, warns UN health agency
"The #DRC health authorities & workers, WHO & partners, we’re all doing our part, despite the extremely difficult & dangerous...
2019 ECOSOC Financing for Development Forum and SDG Investment Fair – #Fin4Dev #GlobalGoals #SDGs
Media Advisory What: The ECOSOC Forum on Financing for Development follow-up (FfD Forum) is an annual platform to promote consensus...
More than four in 10 women, live in fear of refusing partner’s sexual demands, new UN global study finds
Monica Ferro, Director of UNFPA Geneva, said the figures were “worrisome” and it was essential to raise the level of consent and...
‘The clock is ticking’ on meeting the Sustainable Development Goals, says UN deputy chief
“Climate change is ravaging the planet… staggering numbers of children and youth – especially girls and young women – still...
Youth take the stage at the SDG Media Zone: Day 2 wrap-up
Held on the sidelines of the Forum, the SDG Media Zone engages influencers, innovators and youth leaders in lively discussions...
‘Once-in-a-generation opportunity’ will be squandered, warns Guterres, unless social, economic, environmental challenges are met
Addressing the final plenary of the UN Youth Forum on Tuesday, he warned that “the once-in-a-generation opportunity we have to...
‘A trusted voice’ for social justice: Guterres celebrates 100 years of the International Labour Organization
The ILO was born out of the rubble of the First World War, as the victors met to draw up...
Youth advocates demand immediate action to address urgent challenges
New York, 10 April 2019 – More than 1,000 young leaders and advocates at the United Nations today called on...
Mozambique’s Beira city ‘returning to life’, elsewhere UN teams assess damage, deliver assistance
The roof of Pekina’s house blew off on the first day of Cyclone Idai. Rain continues to leak through the...
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