Spare developing countries from new US tariffs: UN trade chief
© IMF/Andrew Caballero-Reynolds Workers sew fabric at a factory in West Africa (file) By Conor Lennon As governments and global markets struggle to deal with the deep concerns and disruptions caused by volatility over trade tariffs, Rebeca Grynspan, the head of the UN trade and development agency (UNCTAD), told UN News on Thursday that the poorest countries – whose activities […]
World Health Day: Focusing on women’s physical and mental health around the world
© UNICEF/Kristina Müller Twin girls born at seventh months are taken care of at a health centre in Gitega province, Burundi. Monday’s World Health Day highlights a critical issue for global health: the particular vulnerabilities faced by women and girls. Close to 300,000 women continue to die during pregnancy or childbirth each year. More than two million babies […]
Don’t miss out! Register your interest for our Study Tour to the UN in Geneva in 2025!
If you’ve had your eye on our Study Tour to the UN in Geneva, now is the chance to book your spot before they go! If you’re looking for a unique, small-group travel experience or want to diversify your professional learning opportunities, this is the tour for you. With around 20 tailored events participants are […]
Myanmar quake: More than 1,600 reported killed, as UN aid operation supports rescue efforts
© UNICEF Buildings lie in ruins in Mandalay region, in central Myanmar, following the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake. Latest news reports indicate that over 1,600 have been killed in Myanmar with thousands injured following two powerful earthquakes on Friday which have left hundreds trapped under rubble. The earthquakes of 7.7 and 6.4 magnitude struck Myanmar […]
WFF Fellows Presentation
First event of the year done with Global Voices ! Thank you to the WWF Fellows for the amazing opportunity to hear their first hand experiences and knowledge gained from the World Food Forum in 2024, and to present their findings and policy briefs. The night consisted of in-depth conversations around food policy and the […]
Gaza: ‘Dramatic escalation’ as bombardments intensify and displacement surges
© UNICEF Renewed airstrikes have reportedly killed hundreds of people in the Gaza Strip. Israeli bombardments continued across Gaza on Wednesday, killing hundreds more people – many of them women and children – and leaving widespread destruction in its wake, according to local authorities. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported […]