Why lower fertility does not have to mean economic decline
There’s no getting away from the fact that in many countries around the world, populations are ageing and fertility is…
Tag: Inequality
Strength in numbers: Developing countries band together as Iran war batters global economy
The economic shockwaves of the Middle East conflict are reaching far beyond the region, from import-reliant Caribbean nations to Island States…
Tech gaps and budget cuts threaten global efforts to track and help the vulnerable
But as nations gather at the UN this week to discuss the future of our population growth, two major hurdles…
From misdiagnosis to medical bias: Why women are living longer but not better
Across the world, UN data shows, women are still less likely to be taken seriously, accurately diagnosed, or appropriately treated.…
Women leaders unite to advance gender equality, defend multilateralism amid growing global pushback
The Deputy Secretary General Amina Mohammed recently convened women leaders who met in Manhasset, Long Island, for the fifth year,…
UN resolution urges reparations for slavery’s ‘historical wrongs’
The resolution spearheaded by Ghana received 123 votes in favour. Three countries – Argentina, Israel and the United States – voted against and 52 abstained. “Today, we come together in solemn…
Middle East war shockwaves ripple through Asia-Pacific fuel and supply chains
The immediate impact is visible in sharp increases in transport costs, energy and fertilizer prices, alongside currency pressures and financial…
World News in Brief: West Bank displacement, Cuba fuel crisis, Sexual abuse safeguards, New ‘humancentric’ AI Advocate
According to the UN human rights office, UNHCR, more than 36,000 Palestinians were displaced in the year to October 2025…
UN commission opens with focus on justice for women and girls
Taking place from 9 to 19 March, the Commission’s 70th session (CSW70) focuses on the priority theme ‘ensuring and strengthening…
At UN, Malala, Anne Hathaway call for action on women’s rights
The event blended reflection, celebration and urgency, highlighting both the progress made in advancing women’s rights and the growing challenges…