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Eighty years at the heart of global development
Established in 1945 under the Charter of the United Nations, the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) was designed to ensure that peace and security would be supported by economic stability,…
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From family farming to climate technology: how a Kenyan woman is helping farmers thwart drought
In Kenya, agriculture employs up to 75 percent of the population, but farmers' livelihoods are threatened by climate change and the loss of productive land, which affects the whole of…
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Young people must be “genuinely involved” in the transformation of education
Yet stark inequalities remain – in the poorest countries, 36 percent of children and young people are out of school, compared to just 3 percent in the richest countries –…
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UN envoy highlights ‘window to advance peace’ in Colombia
“At a time of tension both globally and regionally, it is in everyone's interest to ensure lasting peace and security in Colombia,” Miroslav Jenča said during his quarterly briefing. He…
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Keeping people warm despite hostilities and harsh winters in Ukraine
Russian forces continue to attack Ukraine's energy grid, leaving families without electricity or heat as temperatures plummet to -20° Celsius. Since 2022, the government has established "invincibility points" – located…
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UN warns of increasing internet shutdowns as digital outages spread around the world
In a statement released this week, UNESCO said governments are increasingly cutting off internet access during protests, elections and in times of crisis, despite the central role online connectivity plays…
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Trump’s subliminal message in Davos “I am the UN, the new UN in action”
HISTORY is opening a new page to be dominated by private businesses with more power than a number of UN member states. What will be the place of human rights?…
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‘Dangerous nostalgia’ poses threat to multilateralism, deputy UN chief tells Danish MPs
The founding document of the UN “is our moral compass,” she said, calling for a renewed commitment to multilateralism anchored in solidarity, international law and human dignity. She highlighted the…
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Gaza: War Crimes Investigation Pledges to Continue Work for Justice and Accountability
“The Peace Council was established in accordance with a draft that was submitted to the Security Council that was voted on and accepted,” said Srinivasan Muralidhar, chairman of the commission…
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The world is entering the era of “global water bankruptcy”
For decades, scientists, policymakers and the media have warned of a “global water crisis,” implying a temporary shock – followed by a recovery. However, what is emerging in many areas…