2019: A deadly year for migrants crossing the Americas
More than 800 people died last year crossing deserts, rivers and remote
lands while migrating across the Americas, making 2019 one of deadliest years
on record,...
Tax challenges from digitalisation of the economy
The
international community reaffirmed its commitment to reach a consensus-based
long-term solution to the tax challenges arising from the digitalisation of the
economy, and will continue working...
IEA contribution to Brazilian government report deepens insights on energy efficiency
The
International Energy Agency has made a notable contribution to a new energy
efficiency report by the Brazilian government’s energy policy research office,
highlighting the cooperation between...
Coronavirus spread now a global emergency declares World Health Organization
The rise in new coronavirus cases
outside China, now constitutes a global health emergency, the World Health
Organization’s Emergency Committee declared on Thursday, calling on all
countries...
Iraq: UN human rights report voices concern over conduct of ISIL fighter trials
A new UN report published on Tuesday shows that while considerable effort
has been made by Iraqi authorities to bring former ISIL
terrorist fighters to justice, there are “serious concerns” about
the fairness of the proceedings.
The joint report by the UN Assistance...
“Wetlands and Biodiversity” is the theme for World Wetlands Day 2020
World Wetlands Day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971 in the Iranian city of Ramsar...
Expanding Middle Class Key for Indonesia’s Future
Expanding the middle class can help Indonesia grow faster and share
prosperity more broadly across the population, according to a report released
today by the World...
Secure 5G networks: Commission endorses EU toolbox and sets out next steps
The Commission is today endorsing the joint toolbox of
mitigating measures agreed by EU Member States to address security risks
related to the rollout of 5G,...
Accelerating economic recovery in the Central African Republic
A conference on “Strengthening capacity building in periods of economic
recovery through South-South and triangular cooperation”, has been organized by
the government of the Central African...
Ambitious measures needed to ensure equal pay for women
EU MEPs urge the Commission to present an ambitious Gender Equality
Strategy, including measures to reduce the gender pay gap.
In the resolution adopted on Thursday...