UN working to address slavery, abuses against African migrants and refugees, Security Council told
The United Nations is stepping up its work to stop the grave abuses perpetrated against refugees and migrants along the Central Mediterranean routes, including alleged slave trade in Libya, two UN agency chiefs told the Security Council Tuesday.
Family members linked to nearly half of child trafficking cases, new UN-backed data reveals
Antalya: South-South cooperation offers major opportunities to support vulnerable countries – UN official
UNESCO chief calls for investigation into killing of Nigerian photographer
Violence drives more Rohingyas to Bangladesh; in Myanmar, Pope appeals for tolerance – UN
Ensuring family farmers’ access to food key to tackling global hunger – UN agency
Family farmers need more support and access to food, the head of the United Nations agriculture agency has said, urging lawmakers to consider legislation that improves productivity and boosts social protections to tackle the global hunger challenge which, he warned, is at an “inflection point.”
Antalya: UN launches new initiative to empower and train young leaders in Global South
Antalya: UN-backed fund combatting poverty and hunger across Global South launches annual report
Three countries at the forefront of South-South cooperation and some $33 million in contributions are helping 15 of the world’s least developed countries advance towards achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).