2030 Sustainable Development Goals

“Improvements are astonishing” in “very poor” region of Tajikistan

“Astonishing” improvements came about when five UN agencies joined forces in an integrated manner to help transform one impoverished valley in the Central Asian country of Tajikistan.

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“Digital giants” leading a “cautious” trade recovery: UNCTAD

The “digital giants” of the world economy are having a major impact but global flows of foreign direct investment remain well below their 2007 peak, before the global markets crashed.

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Populations of migratory birds are “collapsing”: UN avian expert

The population of migratory birds worldwide is in danger of collapsing unless their habitats are taken better care of and climate change is addressed.

That’s the view of Borja Heredia, head of the avian unit at the UN Convention on Migratory Species.

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UN Gender Focus: Indigenous women and girls, fighting gender-based violence and Syrian refugees in Portugal

“Triple discrimination” holds back Indigenous women and girls: FAO

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“Alarmingly high” deforestation rate in Africa and Asia: FAO

The rate of deforestation in Africa and Asia is “alarmingly high” although many developed countries are increasing their forest cover.

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“Triple discrimination” holds back indigenous women and girls: FAO

Indigenous women and girls suffer from “triple discrimination” when it comes to their rights and well-being, according to an Advocacy Officer from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

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'100 million' African children out of school: former Tanzania President

There are around 100 million African children out of school which is endangering the global push towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal

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Must “act now” to tackle education crisis with new financing: Gordon Brown

A ground-breaking International Finance Facility for education is vital to ensure that half of the world’s children don’t miss out on the basic schooling needed to meet the 2030

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“Better future” likely for countryside with private cash boost

More private investment alongside public funding will provide a “better future” for rural people.

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