World remains a ‘violent, highly discriminatory place’ for girls
Twenty-five years after the historic Beijing women’s conference in China
– a milestone in advancing equal rights – violence against women and girls is
not only...
Explainer: The European Climate Law and Climate Pact
Why do we need a European Climate Law?
The atmosphere is warming, with serious
consequences already now for our environment and societies. The
Intergovernmental Panel on...
Turkey: Common interest to end conflict in Syria and cooperate on the refugee crisis
High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič concluded their two-day visit to Ankara on Wednesday, where they discussed with Turkish partners the situation in North-West...
Are you ready to invest in cryptocurrency?
You might be
amazed at the high returns the crypto-world has to offer or just fascinated
with this new talk-of-the-investment-town. The reason can be anything; the
purpose...
Myanmar doing too little to ensure displaced Rohingya return
UN agencies together with the Bangladesh authorities have appealed for
$877 million to support hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees from
Myanmar, where conditions are still...
‘Critical’ window of opportunity closing fast in Iraq
Political leaders in Iraq will have to “step up to the plate” and
prioritize national interests if the country is to realize
a more just and prosperous future, the...
The importance of sustainable use of wildlife in “biodiversity super year”
Joining the global celebration of the United Nations World Wildlife Day,
representatives of UN Member States, UN System organizations, international and
non-governmental organizations, rural communities and...
European Commission launches global coalition for biodiversity
On the occasion of the World Wildlife Day, the European Commission launched today in Monaco a new global coalition for biodiversity. With this communication...
Burundi to Improve Access to Services and Opportunities for the Poor in Rural Areas
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors
approved today two grants for a total of $160 million from the International
Development Association (IDA) to help improve...
Commission presents Action Plan for immediate measures to support Greece
As a contribution to the extraordinary Justice and Home Affairs Council called for today, the Commission is presenting an Action Plan of measures to...