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Renewing the momentum for rights-based poverty reduction in Asia and the Pacific

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

Renewing the momentum for rights-based poverty reduction in Asia and the Pacific

Eradicating poverty in all its forms is one of the most pressing development challenges across Asia and the Pacific. While the region has made remarkable progress in reducing poverty over …

11 Nov 2026

1.5 billion women and girls live in climate hotspots, as UN Women urges stronger action at COP31

As world leaders gather in Antalya for the 31st UN Climate Conference, new UN Women data warns that …

Global multidimensional poverty rises for first time since 2010

UNDP-Oxford update finds progress is possible: 33 countries have at least halved multidimensional poverty in fewer than 15 …

More than 160 million people risk being trapped between crisis and recovery, UNDP warns

UNDP launches new Crisis Action Agenda calling for development investment from day one to help people recover faster …

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18 July 2026

At least one million women, girls lose access to critical support as aid cuts dismantle women’s organisations

7 July 2026

Extreme heat costing poor women workers over US$57 billion in earnings a year

11 May 2026

Development gains in reverse: High debt servicing bears disproportionate impacts on women

5 May 2026

Asia-Pacific’s economic outlook under pressure from rising tensions and prices: report

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

Asia-Pacific’s economic outlook under pressure from rising tensions and prices: report

26 April 2026

Acute food insecurity, malnutrition remain alarmingly high as crises deepen: report

12 April 2026

Military escalation threatens human, economic development gains across Iran: UNDP

8 April 2026

More children out of school for the 7th year in a row

25 March 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

24 February 2026

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

16 February 2026

Global cooperation delivered environmental gains in 2025: UNEP report

19 January 2026

How climate change is threatening human rights

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

How climate change is threatening human rights

9 January 2026

Migrant women at risk of violence and exploitation

5 January 2026

Without development action, global displacement crises will deepen

15 December 2025

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

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

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