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Lifting 100 million out of poverty by 2025 still possible, despite recession threat
A flagship UN poverty study released on Monday, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, finds that significant poverty reduction is possible, and new…
New EU strategy to protect and empower children in the online world
On Wednesday, the Commission has adopted a new European strategy for a Better Internet for Kids (BIK+), to improve age-appropriate digital services and to ensure…
World’s top banks show minimal clear commitments to shift financing away from fossil fuels, finds revelational study
Big banking is saying little on how they will combat climate change through their financing, shows a new study which finds minimal, clear commitments to…
In an anxious world, time to redefine progress: new UN report
People’s sense of safety and security is at a low in almost every country, with six in seven worldwide plagued by feelings of insecurity, according…
EU and US officials discuss efforts to donate and deliver 1.7 billion vaccine doses around the world by mid-2022
Senior European Commission officials met yesterday with senior White House and other U.S. government officials on progress and next steps towards achieving the US-EU Agenda…
In a world of choices, ‘let us choose peace’, urges UN chief
Secretary-General António Guterres received the Lamp of Peace award on Saturday, a major honour from the Catholic Church, which he said recognizes the work of…
Global Gateway: up to €300 billion for the European Union’s strategy to boost sustainable links around the world
Today, the European Commission and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy launch the Global Gateway, the new European Strategy to boost…
Youth embody ‘spirit’ of 21st century more than parents, new survey shows
Even in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and other global challenges, children and youth are nearly 50 per cent more likely than…
Giant eco-friendly artwork set to inspire world leaders during the UN General Assembly
The 11,000 square meters ‘ephemeral fresco’ was created by Swiss artist Saype. It shows two children building the world of the future in using origami…
Statement by the High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and Commissioner Janez Lenarčič on World Humanitarian Day 2021
Ahead of the World Humanitarian Day 2021, we honour all humanitarian workers who are saving lives and helping the most vulnerable in crises worldwide. The…
Liverpool’s historic waterfront removed from World Heritage List
Historic docklands and buildings in the UK city of Liverpool have been removed from the UN cultural body UNESCO’s list of World Heritage sites, it…
UN blasts world leaders for failing to seal £72bn-a-year deal on climate
Financial aid ‘critical’ to help developing countries limit fossil fuels – and make Cop26 a success, says UN. The head of climate change at the…
Use COVID-19 recovery to make inclusion ‘a reality’, UN chief says on World Day
Building a more inclusive and accessible world that recognizes the contributions of all people, including persons with disabilities must be a “key goal” as countries…
FAO: World food prices rise for seventh month in a row in December
World food prices rose for the seventh consecutive month in December, led by dairy products and vegetable oils, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the…
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