Boko Haram attacks, human trafficking threaten progress in West Africa and Sahel
The security situation in West Africa and the Sahel remains of grave concern, the United Nations envoy for the region said Thursday, warning that...
Global Economy to Edge Up to 3.1 percent in 2018 but Future Potential Growth a Concern
The World Bank forecasts global economic growth to edge up to 3.1 percent in 2018 after a much stronger-than-expected 2017, as the recovery in...
UN urges Comprehensive Approach to Sexuality Education
Close to 10 years after its first edition, a fully updated International Technical Guidance on Sexuality Education published today by UNESCO advocates quality comprehensive...
2018 Crystal Award: Leading artists who are bridge-builders and role models for all leaders of society
Actor Cate Blanchett, musician Elton John and actor Shah Rukh Khan are the recipients of the 24th Annual Crystal Award, the World Economic Forum...
Afghanistan: Girls’ Enrollment in Schools Increases with New Facilities
KHOST CITY – It is early morning and girls in their black dresses and white scarves are lined up neatly in the school yard...
Interview with Björn Lyrvall, Senior Arctic Official for Sweden
The Arctic Council recently welcomed Ambassador Björn Lyrvall as the new Senior Arctic Official for Sweden. In this interview, get to know Ambassador Lyrvall's...
Road Deaths and Injuries Hold Back Economic Growth in Developing Countries
A new World Bank study, funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies, finds that reducing road traffic deaths and injuries could result in substantial long-term income gains...
Kenyan peacebuilders join forces to boost positive interfaith relations
Participants of the first ever Faith in the Commonwealth training workshop have pledged to lead the charge in building strong, positive interfaith and intercultural...
Italian 2018 OSCE Chairmanship: Dialogue, Ownership, Responsibility
“Strengthening multilateralism as an instrument to relaunch the "spirit of Helsinki" and to further promote peace, security, stability and co-operation is Italy’s key priority...
Buckle up for the new passenger economy
A hundred years ago, few thought that the clunky automobile that broke down so often would ever replace a horse. In the 1970s, people...