On average, women globally are paid about 20 per cent less than men, the International Labour (ILO) Organization said on Saturday, International Equal Pay Day.
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A fund set up by the United Nations to build peace, prevent violence, reinforce justice, strengthen the rule of law and security institutions, and boost resilience amongst Haiti’s most vulnerable people, is supporting government efforts to restore security and stability in the country.
Education systems around the world need “more, not less money” the UN chief told journalists on Saturday during a joint press stakeout on the Transforming Education Summit and the International Finance Facility for Education.
Venezuelans desperate to leave the economic crisis in their country are risking their lives in the hope of a better future, braving extreme weather, border crossing, and bandits along the way.
Twitter, Facebook and other social media giants don’t have a right to censor disfavored views, a US appellate court ruled Read Full Article at RT.com
A draft law envisions prison sentences of five to 15 years for individuals who help Ukrainians obtain Russian citizenship Read Full Article at RT.com
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged Washington not to “punish” African nations by pressuring them to cut ties with Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com