Corruption Eroding Fair and Democratic Governance: Transparency
According to global anti-corruption organization Transparency International, “Corruption, in increasingly complex forms, is eroding fair and democratic governance across the…
40% of the World’s People Affected by Water Scarcity: Report
A panel of 11 Heads of State and a Special Advisor has released a report: Making Every Drop Count: An…
UN Joins Call for Protection of Planet’s Big Cats
Big cats, the planet’s most majestic predators, are under increasing threat – mostly caused by human activities. On this year’s…
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…