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Youth leaders call for transformative justice reforms at CSW70

Young people from around the world joined Member States and United Nations leaders for an interactive dialogue on ensuring and strengthening access to justice for all women and girls.

25 Mar 2026

Housing as climate resilience in Asia-Pacific cities

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)

Housing as climate resilience in Asia-Pacific cities

Access to adequate housing is a foundation of resilient cities. Safe and affordable homes provide stability, allow residents …

Guiding light: How solar power is providing a lifeline to blackout-prone Asian villages

Like many in the central Philippines village of Tabon, Analyn Fedelis makes a living fishing at night. That’s …

Satellite imagery guides faster recovery in crisis zones

When crises hit, the first 48 hours can determine how quickly communities recover. Which areas get help first, …

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11 March 2026

Women’s economic opportunity laws only half-enforced globally: study

24 February 2026

Asia-Pacific leaders meet to fast-track action on water, energy, cities and development partnerships

22 January 2026

New report calls for stronger transparency to unlock investment in women’s health

19 January 2026

From crisis response to resilience: How multilateral funds are collectively protecting women and girls

How climate change is threatening human rights

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

How climate change is threatening human rights

5 January 2026

Without development action, global displacement crises will deepen

15 December 2025

Seven in ten women human rights defenders, activists and journalists report online violence

Investing in planetary health would deliver higher GDP, fewer deaths, less poverty: report

8 December 2025

AI risks spark new era of divergence as development gaps widen: UNDP report

3 December 2025

UN Women welcomes the adoption of the Belém Gender Action Plan, urges its effective implementation

19 November 2025

Poorest nations will see sharp drop in crop yields, impacting human development: UNDP

15 November 2025

Amid rising heat, sustainable cooling can slash emissions and save trillions of dollars

Food Waste Breakthrough launches to help cities halve food waste, cut methane emissions and reduce hunger

20 October 2025

Nearly 80% of the world's poor live in regions exposed to climate hazards: report

6 October 2025

Environmental damage in Gaza harming human health, threatening long-term food, water security: UNEP

Myanmar’s youth 'on hold' as education and employment crisis deepens

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