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Plastic pollution on course to double by 2030 | UN News
WEBOct 21, 2021 · Plastic pollution in oceans and other bodies of water continues to grow sharply and could more than double by 2030, according to an assessment released on Thursday by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).
5 things you should know about the greenhouse gases warming …
WEBJan 8, 2022 · 1. What is the greenhouse effect? In a greenhouse, sunlight enters, and heat is retained. The greenhouse effect describes a similar phenomenon on a planetary scale but, instead of the glass of a greenhouse, certain gases …
For equality, respect and dignity we must ‘speak as one ... - UN News
WEBMar 18, 2022 · “Together, we are committed to making sure people of every race, ethnicity, colour, gender, religion, creed and sexual orientation, enjoy a sense of belonging and safety, and have an equal opportunity to contribute to the success of our United Nations,” he stated Action every day, at every level, in every society is demanded to achieve a world free of racism and racial discrimination.
Climate and weather related disasters surge five-fold over 50 years ...
WEBSep 1, 2021 · According to the agencies' Atlas of Mortality and Economic Losses from Weather, Climate and Water Extremes, from 1970 to 2019, these natural hazards accounted for 50 per cent of all disasters, 45 per cent of all reported deaths and 74 per cent of all reported economic losses. There were more than 11,000 reported disasters attributed to these hazards globally, with just over two million deaths ...
‘Genocide remains a very real threat’, Guterres warns | UN News
WEBDec 9, 2021 · “The international community has repeatedly failed to respond collaboratively, swiftly and decisively to prevent genocide and related atrocity crimes”, António Guterres said.. The UN chief was participating in a virtual event to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the Genocide Convention and the International Day.
28 years after the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, …
WEBApr 7, 2022 · “We honour their memory. We stand in awe of the resilience of the survivors. And we reflect on our failures as an international community,” Secretary-General António Guterres said in a video message to a virtual event commemorating the 28th International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. He reminded the participants that the genocide was “deliberate ...
Monkeypox: How it spreads, who’s at risk - UN News
WEBJul 25, 2022 · Monkeypox is not a new disease, and in some African countries it is endemic. However, the international outbreak which began in May 2022, has prompted the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare a global health emergency. Here are some of the important things to know about monkeypox.
Violence against women must stop; five stories of strength and …
WEBNov 24, 2021 · Conflicts, humanitarian crises and increasing climate-related disasters have led to higher levels of violence against women and girls (VAWG), which has only intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing into sharp focus the urgent need to …
New report details indigenous struggle for land rights - UN News
WEBMar 12, 2021 · “Ensuring the collective rights of indigenous peoples to lands, territories and resources is not only for their well-being, but also for addressing some of the most pressing global challenges such as climate change and environmental degradation”, said Elliott Harris, the UN’s Chief Economist, speaking at the virtual launch in New York.