‘The extraordinary power of ordinary people’: World leaders spotlight youth as agents of progress
Annalena Baerbock, President of the General Assembly and one of the youngest persons to ever hold the office,…
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Fragile progress in Syria, at risk from exclusion and foreign interference, UN warns
They warned that foreign military action, political exclusion and dwindling resources threaten to undo fragile gains. UN Special…
DR Congo: Rising insecurity in the east impedes diplomatic progress, Security Council hears
Despite diplomatic progress in recent months, with the United States brokering a peace agreement between the DRC and…
‘Africa is poised for progress’ Guterres tells development conference in Japan
“With the world’s youngest population, abundant natural resources, and a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit, Africa is poised for progress,”…
UN chief reports progress in Cyprus talks, urges swift implementation of trust measures
Mr. Guterres was speaking to reporters after hosting Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin…
‘A compass towards progress’ – but key development goals remain way off track
The UN’s key Sustainable Development Goals Report released Monday by Secretary-General António Guterres, chronicles both progress and setbacks…
Human rights can be a ‘strong lever for progress’ in climate change, says UN rights chief
Speaking at the Human Rights Council in Geneva, High Commissioner Volker Türk asked Member States whether enough was…
Global action needed as progress stalls on disability-inclusive development goals
“The message is stark: persons with disabilities face higher poverty, greater unemployment, deeper food and health insecurity and…
AIDS still killing one person every minute as funding cuts stall progress
More than 30 million people are receiving lifesaving treatment worldwide however, making the UN’s AIDS response a “clear…
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva calls on President Murmu
Ms Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) called on the President of India, Droupadi…