The majority of the world’s population – about 65 percent – lives in countries where inequality in income is growing. UN report: Many people in the world balance […]
The group of independent experts of the UN in Belarus submitted its first report
group of independent UN experts in the field of human rights in Belarus in their new report warned that the authorities of Belarus committed large -scale human rights […]
343 million people in 74 countries worldwide are experiencing acute food shortages
1.9 million people in the world today are on the brink of starvation. Severe food insecurity affects 343 million people in 74 countries Humanitarian aid The World Food […]
FAO: Unhealthy diets impose huge costs on agri-food systems
Unhealthy diets contribute to rise in noncommunicable diseases such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes. FAO: Unhealthy diets impose huge costs on agri-food systems Economic Development A study […]
UN: In 2023, every 11th person in the world would go hungry, in Africa – every fifth
The number of hungry people in the world has not decreased for three years in a row. UN: In 2023, every 11th person in the world would go […]
FAO: World’s fish stocks would plummet under high-emissions scenario
In 2022, global fisheries and aquaculture production reached a new high of 223.2 million tonnes. FAO: World’s fish stocks would plummet under high-emissions scenario Climate and Environment Updated […]
UN agencies: Twice as many migrants die in the desert as at sea
An IOM vehicle picks up migrants lost in the desert in Djibouti. UN agencies: Twice as many migrants die in the desert as at sea Refugees and Migrants […]
In a “big election” year, only 26 countries are headed by women
More people will go to the polls in 2024 than at any time in history. In a “big election” year, only 26 countries are headed by women Women […]
Air pollution has become the second leading risk factor for death in the world
Many millions of people on Earth already live with chronic diseases caused by bad air. Air pollution has become the second leading risk factor for death in the […]
‘Holiday circumcision’ undermines fight against female genital mutilation
Most often, girls under the age of 15 are circumcised, although such operations are also performed on adult women. ‘Holiday circumcision’ undermines fight against female genital mutilation Health […]