Gang violence has ravaged Haiti, causing thousands of civilian deaths, displacements, and violations of international ...

Of the 25 most vulnerable districts in India, 15 districts from Assam have been highlighted as highly vulnerable to the the ...

UNEP's Head of Impact Assessment and Adaptation, Henry Neufeldt, has called for increased climate adaptation funding, ...

Climate change continues to pose an existential threat to humanity. Recent science estimates that we may have less than six ...

The Amazon is at a critical juncture. Despite its abundant biodiversity, cultural richness, and immeasurable environmental value, it faces serious threats that endanger its future and the communities ...

On the day following the US election, UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres issued a brief statement commending the people ...

The Arab region is among the most water-scarce regions, as nearly 392 million people live in countries facing water scarcity ...

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 8 2024 (IPS) - When the United Nations imposes sanctions or penalizes a member state – be it the General Assembly or the Human Rights Council – the resolutions are “non-binding” ...

CHIMANIMANI, Zimbabwe, Nov 6 2024 (IPS) - Linet Makwera (28) has a baby strapped on her back as she totters barefoot, picking tiny pieces of wood on both sides of a dusty and narrow road, peering ...

The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, adopted in 1995 during the Fourth World Conference on Women, remains a cornerstone in the global pursuit of gender equality and women's empowerment.

BANGKOK, Thailand, Nov 7 2024 (IPS) - The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, adopted in 1995 during the Fourth World Conference on Women, remains a cornerstone in the global pursuit of ...