Effective social dialogue between governments, workers and employers can improve compliance and produce better workplaces.
That’s according to the International Labour Organization (ILO), which says social dialogue includes all types of negotiation, consultation and an open exchange of information between partners.
There has been “no significant improvements over the last 15 years” in the human rights situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).
That’s according to the UN’s Special Rapporteur on human rights in the country, who has presented his findings in a report to the UN General Assembly.
Veronica Reeves spoke with Special Rapporteur Marzuki Darusman and asked him about some of the ongoing and emerging human rights concerns in DPRK.
Duration: 2'31"
A political vacuum leading to a “climate of paranoia” helps encourage religious persecution and violence.
That’s according to the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, Heiner Bielefeldt.
He has been reporting on abuses committed in the name of religion, during the past year, especially as they affect religious minorities, women and children.
May Yaacoub asked Mr Bielefeldt what kinds of human rights issues he had encountered over the past year.
Duration: 4’24”
Rural women in Afghanistan’s Bamyan province are using a traditional craft to weave a brighter future for their families.
By making rugs for which they receive a decent income, the women have been able to “lift their families from poverty” as well as change attitudes about women’s value to the community.
That’s according to Connie Duckworth, the American founder and CEO of Arzu Studio Hope which sells the women’s rugs and provides them with access to literacy programmes and health care services.
New York’s famed Harlem neighbourhood meets South Korea on Friday evening as the celebrations to mark the 70th anniversary of the United Nations get underway.
For decades, Harlem has been home to African-American culture.
In a unique collaboration, Harlem Gospel Choir is performing with the Korean Broadcasting System Traditional Orchestra.
Daniel Dickinson reports from UN headquarters.
The story of former African slaves who led a revolt over British rule in Jamaica “had to be told” according to the producer of a movie celebrating the historical event.
"Queen Nanny: Legendary Maroon Chieftainess" recounts the story of the one-time leader of the Maroons, the group that fought the British Empire for their freedom.
The movie had its world premiere at UN headquarters in New York.
Daniel Dickinson reports.
Duration: 3'00"
Although women are outpacing men in achieving higher levels of education, they are still more likely to pursue the humanities as opposed to science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
That’s according to the World’s Women 2015, a UN report which looks at how women worldwide are faring in eight critical areas such as health, education, work, power and decision-making, and poverty.
Women around the world are living longer than ever, but still face formidable challenges when it comes to issues of equality.
That’s just one of the findings of a new report on the lives of women released by the United Nations on Tuesday.
The “World’s Women 2015” report takes a comprehensive view of the state of women’s affairs globally, based on data and statistics gathered from all around the world.
Globally, 1.2 million people die each year on the roads, taking an “unacceptable toll” on communities. That’s according to a newly released report from the World Health Organization (WHO), which says that people in developing countries are disproportionately suffering from preventable deaths on the roads.
The powerful image of young children holding lanterns at a refugee settlement in Lebanon has been selected as a winning entry in a photo competition organized by the Beirut UN information centre.
The photo captioned “Hope, Life and Free Energy” was submitted by a young amateur photographer as part of activities organized around the 70th anniversary of the founding of the UN.
