How Education Crisis Threatens Economic Development
World leaders pledged Wednesday to tackle the education crisis that is holding back millions of children and threatening economic development.…
Health Benefits of Breastfeeding for Infants and Mothers
No country in the world fully meets recommended standards for breastfeeding, according to a new report by UNICEF and WHO…
Japanese YouTube Star Piko Taro Promotes Global Goals
Japanese entertainer Piko Taro, famous for his “Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen” (PPAP) viral music video, has joined the ranks of celebrities who promote…
Leveraging Technology to Achieve the Global Goals
Underscoring the importance of information and communication technologies (ICT) in today’s world, the heads of over 20 United Nations agencies…
2.1 Billion People Lack Safe Drinking Water at Home
Some 3 in 10 people worldwide, or 2.1 billion, lack access to safe, readily available water at home, and 6…
UN Chief Highlights the Importance of Sustainable Energy
In order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres expects everyone to have access to…