Economic development

Two women double pound grain, or dura, using a large wooden mortar and two pestles in front of a display of various types and sizes of South Sudanese pumpkins.
UN Photo/Isaac Billy

Jobs for women grow “economic pie for everyone”

5 January 2015
General News

The world economy would benefit by boosting women’s participation in the labour force and business, according to an official of the World Bank.

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Antonio de Aguiar Patriota.
UN Photo/Devra Berkowitz

UN global agenda for 2015 “on track”, says Brazil Ambassador

5 January 2015
General News

The post-2015 global agenda for sustainable development is “on track”, according to the Permanent Representative of Brazil to the UN.

Ambassador Antonio de Aguiar Patriota says he hopes Member States will adopt a series of targets this year, in addition to those approved in 2014.

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Girls learning to weave in Karachi, Pakistan.
UN Photo/John Isaac

Situation of women in Pakistan “quite alarming”

5 January 2015
General News

The situation of women in Pakistan is “quite alarming” according to the head of the United Nations development office in the country.

The UN is working to advocate for women’s rights and empowerment, saying ensuring greater equality of women will be critical for Pakistan’s development.

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Nikhil Chandavarkar.
UN Photo/Rossana Fraga

UN backed global agenda represents views of “everyday people”

1 January 2015
General News

A new global agenda aiming to end poverty, transform lives and protect the planet by 2030 represents the views of “everyday people”.

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