Corruption Increasing in Asia Pacific Region: Transparency Survey
As part of a regional series for the Global Corruption Barometer, anti-corruption organization Transparency International spoke to nearly 22,000 people…
Pollution Kills 1.7 Million Children Each Year: WHO
More than 1 in 4 deaths of children under 5 years of age are attributable to unhealthy environments. Every year,…
UNESCO Invites Applications for the Creative Cities Network
Until 16 June, cities around the world can submit their application to join the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). Created…
How to End Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) by 2030
The Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the UN General Assembly in September 2015 include a target calling for the elimination…
Global Unemployment Expected to Rise in 2017: Report
The global unemployment rate is expected to rise modestly from 5.7 to 5.8 per cent in 2017 representing an increase…
Over 1 Billion Tobacco Smokers in the World: Report
Policies to control tobacco use, including tobacco tax and price increases, can generate significant government revenues for health and development…