17 Goals to Transform Our World
The Sustainable Development Goals are a call for action by all countries – poor, rich and middle-income – to promote prosperity while protecting the planet. They recognize that ending poverty must go hand-in-hand with strategies that build economic growth and address a range of social needs including education, health, social protection, and job opportunities, while tackling climate change and environmental protection.
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GOAL OF THE MONTH – Goal 15: Life on Land
Earth’s ecosystems are vital for sustaining human life. This October, the UN Biodiversity Conference, COP17, will bring countries together in Yerevan, Armenia, for the first global review of progress on Goal 15. Read more from the Goal of the Month editorial
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Myanmar: Poverty deepens as families face multiple shocks with limited resources
Years of conflict, displacement, economic disruption and climate shocks in Myanmar have led to the “simultaneous collapse” of shelter, healthcare, schooling and livelihoods affecting millions of people, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) said in a report issued on Thursday.
Kenya races to trace all contacts after first Ebola death, WHO official says
Kenya’s first Ebola death has triggered a race to trace everyone the victim came into contact with, as the United Nations and partners provide full support, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) top official in the [...]
Critical funding gap threatens health response in Yemen
The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that significantly more resources are required to scale up its response in Yemen amid escalating conflict and rising needs. Read Full Story on UN News