Human development is all about human freedoms: freedom to realize the full potential of every human life, not just of a few, nor of most, but of all lives in... read more →
Physical injuries are some of the more visible, and at times most deadly, consequences of gender-based violence (GBV). But the long-term mental health consequences are often invisible and left untreated.... read more →
A new report shows that the refugee crisis hasn't slowed down — and people don't always end up where you think. The flow of refugees is steadily increasing, according to... read more →
The global development landscape is rapidly shifting. New actors, new technologies and recent political changes are impacting how we do development and the kinds of professionals needed to lead us... read more →
by Andrew Hudson, Head of UNDP Water and Ocean Governance Programme The Ocean Conference taking place this June at UN headquarters is a unique opportunity to promote and accelerate action, partnerships, commitment... read more →
By Erik Solheim, Head of UN Environment, and Gary Lewis, UN Resident Coordinator in the Islamic Republic of Iran Lake Urmia was once the second largest saltwater lake in the... read more →
The United Nations health agency has published its first-ever catalog of antibiotic-resistant bacteria that pose the greatest threat to human health. The list of priority pathogens consisting of 12 families of bacteria... read more →
Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, the United Nations health agency reported, estimating that it affects more than 300 million people worldwide – the majority of them women,... read more →
Last year, Thinkers & Doers – an organization dedicated to promoting change and influence – initiated a survey spanning the Arab region to assess the main trends of philanthropy. The... read more →
By Johan Norberg* If someone had told you in 1990 that over the next 25 years world hunger would decline by 40%, child mortality would halve, and extreme poverty... read more →