Speaking to reporters at UN Headquarters ahead of his departure to Spain for the International Conference on Financing for Development, the Secretary-General said that while […]
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$1 towards a girl’s education = $3 for the global economy: That’s how development works
Every dollar invested in girls’ education yields an average return of $2.80 – translating into billions in additional GDP. Similarly, each dollar spent on water […]
Sevilla conference on development financing shows optimism for multilateralism
Today, a $4 trillion financing gap is hindering progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the end of this decade. In response, the […]
Power to the people; funding community-led development in Somalia
In the heart of Galmudug State, Somalia, the dream of two young women, Iftin and Aminaa, to attend university in Abudwaq was fraught with challenges. […]
What is financing for development?
These are part of 17 goals agreed by nearly every country, called the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The plan is to hit these targets by […]
UN ocean summit in Nice closes with wave of commitments
“We close this historic week not just with hope, but with concrete commitment, clear direction, and undeniable momentum,” Li Junhua, the UN’s Under-Secretary-General for Economic […]
UN honours peacekeepers’ service and sacrifice
The first UN peacekeeping operation was established in 1948 and today more than 68,000 civilian, military, and police personnel are posted at 11 missions in […]
Belgium Outclassed By Ukraine In UEFA Nations League As Thibaut Courtois Loses On Return
Belgium players react after losing to Ukraine in Nations League.© AFP Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois tasted defeat on his Belgium return on Thursday as […]
Raghu Ram Was “Told Off” By Director For Calling Superstar Ajith By His Name On Set
New Delhi: Raghu Ram, known as the creator of MTV Roadies, will play the role of an antagonist in Ajith’s upcoming film Good Bad Ugly. […]
Meet Colm Dalton, A Man Aiming To Visit Every Irish Pub In The World
Colm Dalton from County Kerry, Ireland has embarked on an extraordinary mission to visit every Irish pub in the world. The quest to visit Irish […]
