Employment and social protection in the new demographic context was one of the topics discussed at the 2-week International Labour Conference that wrapped up on 20 June in Geneva.

Delegates from around the world met to report on the situation in their particular countries.

Bombings, killings, constant pain and misery – these are just some of the things that Syrians have to contend with for well over two years now.

Locals in Tebikenikora, a village in Kiribati. [UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe][/caption]The impact of climate change and degradation in one particular area of the world was highlighted during the observance of World Oceans Day.