News headlines for “Sustainable Development”, page 1081
‘The Brutal Death of a Child’s Dream’
- Inter Press Service
MADRID, Nov 19 (IPS) - Kailash Satyarthi,? an Indian social reformer and co-recipient of the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize, along with Malala Yousafzai, spoke in a recent international forum about the devastating impacts of child labour.
Spotlight Initiative combats gender-based violence during COVID-19 pandemic
- UN News
Despite COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, some 650,000 women and girls were provided with gender-based violence services through a joint UN and European Union (EU) programme working to stamp out what is arguably one of the most prevalent human rights violations.
Worsening drought affects 2.3 million people in Somalia
- UN News
With about 2.3 million people already suffering with serious water, food and pasture shortages in Somalia, a rapidly worsening drought could lead to an “extreme situation” by April next year.
Afghanistan’s farmers, herders desperate for seed, food and cash
- UN News
“Catastrophic and famine-like conditions” hang over Afghanistan’s farmers and herders, whose needs continue to worsen with the onset of winter, UN humanitarians said on Friday.
Safe sanitation for all benefits people and the planet: UN chief
- UN News
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged countries to keep their promise to leave no one behind and deliver health and sanitation to all.
Glossing Over in Glasgow - Some Thoughts on COP26
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, Nov 19 (IPS) - A week has gone by since COP 26 with 197 Parties ended in the Scottish city of Glasgow on extended time last Saturday. Climate change which covers wide array of issues affecting all living beings engaged the people around the world for COP 26 in a way never experienced since COP1 was held in Berlin in 1995.
Interview: On brink of humanitarian crisis, there's 'no childhood' in Afghanistan
- UN News
For over 70 years, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has had a presence across Afghanistan – even as the Taliban secured power over the summer.
Madagascar: ‘World cannot look away’ as 1.3 million face severe hunger
- UN News
The international community must step up support to Madagascar, where more than one million people in the south are facing severe hunger, the top UN aid official there said on Thursday in a renewed appeal for solidarity and funding.
Hunger, Desperation in Lebanon as Food Prices Rocket
- Inter Press Service
Beirut, Nov 18 (IPS) - On the streets of Beirut, Hadi Hassoun begs for a few pounds to feed his five children. He has little hope of a job, especially now that the economic crisis in Lebanon has destroyed wealth.
Don't be afraid to be the change, fearless youngsters tell UN Youth Summit
- UN News
Young entrepreneurs have been swapping inspiring stories at a UN-partnered youth summit on Thursday about how they’ve driven positive change for their communities and the environment – and how everyone can do the same.
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