Billions of People Breathe Unhealthy Air: WHO
Almost the entire global population (99%) breathes air that exceeds WHO air quality limits, and threatens their health. A record number of over 6000 cities in 117 countries are now…
INTERPOL Centre to Tackle Financial Crime and Corruption
According to a recent INTERPOL assessment, member countries reported that financial crime and corruption were among the top three threats they currently face. The world police body has launched the…
UN Chief Forms Expert Group to Tackle Climate Crisis
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has launched his Expert Group to develop stronger and clearer standards for net-zero emissions pledges by non-State entities – including businesses, investors, cities and regions –…
UNODC Takes Steps to Counter Corruption in South America and Mexico
Specific activities have leveraged technology to advance transparency in public procurement and whistle-blower protection. Integrity systems, legal liability, corporate compliance, whistle-blower protection and international cooperation were high on the agenda…
New Video: How Amnesty Tech Uncovered Pegasus Spyware Scandal
New Video: How Amnesty Tech Uncovered Pegasus Spyware Scandal Amnesty International released on March 23 a new video which reveals how the organization helped to uncover the Pegasus Project spyware…
Nominations Invited for Champions of the Earth Award
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has launched a call for nominations for its annual Champions of the Earth award – the UN’s highest environmental honor – to recognize outstanding leaders…