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21 September 2022, 08:15

On Wednesday, the UN announced the 2022 cohort of Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals, recognizing their efforts to bring about a fairer future for people and the planet.

Read the full story, “Influential young changemakers recognized by UN”, on globalissues.org

21 September 2022, 08:15

United Nations, Sep 20 (IPS) - Refugee youth advocate, Mary Maker, called on UN member states to honor their commitments to transform education from the foundation up to the top, starting with those living in the direst and fraught circumstances.

Read the full story, “UN Agencies Call to Commit to Transforming Education in Crises”, on globalissues.org

21 September 2022, 08:15

President Emmanuel Macron of France on Tuesday called Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a return to “imperialism” and said that those who remained silent or were “secretly complicit” were engaging in a “new cynicism” that was eroding the global order.

Read the full story, “Macron condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as a ‘return to imperialism’, calls on UN to support path to peace”, on globalissues.org

21 September 2022, 08:15

The UN chief on Tuesday strongly condemned attacks by Government troops in Myanmar on a northern rebel stronghold which targeted a school, leaving at least 13 dead, including 11 children.

Read the full story, “Myanmar: Guterres strongly condemns army attacks which left 11 children dead”, on globalissues.org

21 September 2022, 08:15

Human rights violations committed by mercenaries and private security companies create grave challenges for victims seeking justice and redress, UN-appointed independent human rights experts warned on Tuesday.

Read the full story, “Rise in mercenary forces trigger ‘rampant’ human rights violations”, on globalissues.org

21 September 2022, 08:15

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 21 (IPS) - Representatives from UN agencies and several countries called for more substantive action to support refugees and internally displaced people amid the ongoing global food crisis.

Read the full story, “Refugees Most Vulnerable in Ongoing Food Insecurity Crisis - UN”, on globalissues.org

21 September 2022, 08:15

STOCKHOLM, Sep 21 (IPS) - As world leaders gather in New York for the opening of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly this week, the security horizon is undoubtedly dark.

Read the full story, “Towards a More Secure Future Through Effective Multilateralism”, on globalissues.org

21 September 2022, 08:15
The two main websites of the Iranian government and several media websites have been targeted by hackers.
21 September 2022, 08:15
A growing number of people are enduring forced labour and forced marriage, UN agencies and anti-slavery NGO say.
21 September 2022, 08:15
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 210th day, we take a look at the main developments.