Development prospects for Latin America and the Caribbean in a post-COVID-19 world
In May 2020, Latin America and the Caribbean became the epicenter of the global COVID-19 pandemic, and the number of positive cases and deaths...
Complex security, environmental crises worsen conditions for over 360,000 in western Chad
More than 360,000 internally displaced persons in Chad’s Lake province are facing a “double” crisis, exposed to security and environmental risks, the UN International...
Myanmar: Upcoming elections an opportunity to take a new inclusive democratic path
The Government of Myanmar should embrace upcoming national elections, scheduled for November, as an opportunity to take a new and fully inclusive democratic path,...
India urged to lead global push for clean energy, climate action
India has a crucial role to play in promoting clean energy and climate action as the world looks to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Video game industry to rally 250 million players to protect the planet
Some of the biggest names in mobile gaming today – with a combined active user base of 250 million players – unveiled a series...
UN again calls for full ratification of nuclear test-ban treaty
Achieving a nuclear-free world is the best way to honour lives devastated by these weapons, the UN disarmament chief told a virtual meeting held...
Hurricane Laura: Most dangerous hurricane to hit the US this season
Hurricane Laura is by far the most intense and dangerous hurricane to hit the United States this season, the UN weather agency said on...
Coronavirus: Commission signs first contract with AstraZeneca
The first contract the European Commission has negotiated on behalf of the EU Member States with a pharmaceutical company entered into force following the...
Address root causes of the Rohingya refugee crisis
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for greater attention to the Rohingya refugee crisis – which entered its fourth year – and for addressing...
Refugees at risk of hunger and malnutrition, as relief hit in Eastern Africa
UN World Food Programme (WFP) has been forced to reduce its food and cash assistance for refugees in Eastern Africa by up to 30...