Since September 2023, some three million Afghans have returned – many having been forcibly deported from neighbouring Pakistan and Iran. Often, they arrive exhausted, disoriented, […]
Tag: Economic growth
Free societies are good for business says UN rights chief, wrapping up visit to Kyrgyzstan
Speaking in the capital Bishkek, Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights acknowledged the country’s recent economic growth but cautioned that narrowing space for […]
UN deputy chief: Strong food systems can deliver progress for everyone, everywhere
Ms. Mohammed’ s high-level meetings, which took place between 22 and 25 February, aimed at addressing one of the most pressing issues of our time: […]
At G20 finance meetings in South Africa, UN deputy chief calls for reforms that back growth, curb debt
During two-days in Johannesburg, Ms. Mohammed attended the G20 Finance Ministers meeting and the ‘Finance in Common’ Summit of National Development Banks. She also spent […]
Why You Should Eat Makhanas Every Day – These Benefits Are Not To Be Ignored
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently revealed that he eats makhana (foxnuts) almost every day, calling it a superfood that should be promoted globally. At a […]
Three Years Into Russia-Ukraine War, A Look At Where Their Economies Stand
New Delhi: Ukraine is entering the fourth year of all-out war with Russia on Monday, unsure it can rely any longer on its staunchest ally […]
India To Bid For Commonwealth Games 2030 – Everything You Need To Know
Representative image© X (Twitter) Following the submission of a Letter of Intent to host the 2036 Olympics, India will bid to host the […]
UNDP calls for long-term investment to support recovery in Syria
Fourteen years of conflict have unravelled nearly four decades of economic, social and development progress. Today, nine out of 10 Syrians are living in poverty, […]
What is social justice and how is the UN helping make it a reality?
The United Nations supports the principle in multiple ways, from addressing economic inequality to access to education, healthcare, and the protection of human rights, with […]
Asia-Pacific falling behind on sustainable development and climate targets
The 2025 SDG Progress Report from the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) launched on Tuesday, also revealed persistent data […]
