Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
For first time, women represented in all parliaments of the world
Following the release of the IPU's latest report, this UN bulletin offers a roundup of news on gender equity progress in governments around the world.
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Forum Institutional
Jobs and pay for women haven't changed much in 20 years, says the ILO
Women not only get paid less but also have a harder time finding work than men; a new International Labour Organization report highlights this gender gap.
Financial and Monetary Systems
No more excuses: Guterres calls for ‘revolution of support’ to aid world’s least developed countries
UN Secretary-General António Guterres says the world’s least developed countries are facing many crises and wants reform of the global financial system.
Sustainable Development
5 things you need to know about the world’s least developed countries
Least developed countries are those listed by the United Nations as having the lowest indicators of socioeconomic development across a range of indexes.
Geographies in Depth
Cholera outbreaks are putting 1 billion people at risk, WHO says
22 countries worldwide are currently fighting cholera outbreaks. A lack of access to safe water and sanitation is contributing to the spread of disease.
Health and Healthcare Systems
WHO report reveals how countries managed malaria threats in 2021
The World Malaria Report shows how countries avoided setbacks to malaria prevention, testing and treatment in 2021. New treatments are also expected.
Financial and Monetary Systems
Here's why 'povertyism' should be illegal, according to the UN
It is still possible to make progress on eradicating poverty by 2030, but only if we stamp out negative attitudes towards those who are struggling, says UN.
Climate Action
COP27: $3.1 billion plan to achieve early warning systems for all by 2027
At the COP27, the UN Secretary-General unveiled a plan which calls for new targeted investments of $3.1 billion to provide early warning systems for everyone on the planet.
Climate Action
Here's how to deliver safe drinking water to all, according to the UN
Providing safe drinking water and sanitation for everyone on the planet is crucial, but a quarter of the world’s population is still being left behind, the UN warns.
Climate Action
¿Cómo están inspirando los videojuegos una nueva ola de acción climática?
Los videojuegos podrían representar una nueva forma de conectar con las personas y comprometerlas con la lucha contra el cambio climático.
Climate Action
How are video games inspiring a new wave of climate action?
Video games like Mission 1.5 are helping users learn about the climate crisis and participate in climate action, with proceeds of some games funding tree planting.
Resilience, Peace and Security
Una oculta crisis alimentaria en América Latina alienta aún más la migración en el continente
De los 2300 millones de personas que se van a dormir cada noche con hambre, el 11% se encuentra en América Latina y el Caribe. El cambio climático, la guerra de Ucrania, la pandemia de CO...
Nature and Biodiversity
Cinco cosas que debes saber de la Conferencia sobre los Océanos, la oportunidad para salvar el mayor ecosistema de la Tierra
Se espera que la Conferencia sobre los Océanos que se celebrará este año en Portugal y Kenia impulse la adopción de medidas que permitan la gestión sostenible de los océanos.
Nature and Biodiversity
5 things you should know about the UN Ocean Conference, a chance to save the planet’s largest ecosystem
There are hopes UN Ocean Conference 2022, in Portugal, co-hosted by Kenya, will find solutions to the problems of sustainably managing the ocean.
Energy Transition
Five ways to jump-start the renewable energy transition
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has set out five ways to speed up a shift to renewables, including removing intellectual property rights barriers.