Nearly 7,000 Languages Spoken in the World
Languages, with their complex implications for identity, communication, social integration, education and development, are of strategic importance for people and…
Female Genital Mutilation Is a Violation of Human Rights
Speaking a day ahead of the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), the United Nations youth…
No Social Protection for Over 60% People in Asia-Pacific: ILO Report
Only 29 per cent of the world population enjoy comprehensive social protection and more than 1 out of 2 people…
Global Report to Fix Accountability in Education
The 2017/8 Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report will be launched at a major event in Brasilia, Brazil on 24 October…
617 Million Students Lack Basic Reading Skills: UNESCO
According to a new report from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), about 617 million children and…
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…