The war in Sudan is entering a deadlier phase, the United Nations has warned, as intensified fighting in the Kordofan region, mounting civilian casualties from drone strikes and growing risks …
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Governance & Politics
UN celebrates 10 years of progress in youth, peace and security agenda
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauIn 2021, after the Taliban takeover, Nila Ibrahimi and her family fled Afghanistan. Having been a vocal rights advocate since the age of thirteen, when she led a viral campaign …
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Planet & Sustainability
Launch of the International Climate and Democracy Coalition at COP30
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauAt the UN Climate Conference in Brazil (COP30), International IDEA delivered a clear message: Democracy is essential to any effective response to the climate crisis. On 18 November, the Institute …
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Economy & Development
Stronger statistics to measure e-commerce and the digital economy
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauUN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) recently launched a new global database on e‑commerce value, the first of its kind to consolidate available national estimates to reveal new insights as well …
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Disability inclusion refers to the meaningful participation and integration of individuals with disabilities into all aspects of society, ensuring that they have equal access to opportunities, resources, and services. According …
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On 25 February 2025, the Government of Fiji officially launched its National E-commerce Strategy (NECS) 2025–2029. The strategy has been developed in collaboration with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and …
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On March 7, 2025, the African Union Commission (AUC), the United Nations (UN), and the European Union (EU) took a bold step toward advancing gender equality and eliminating violence against …
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Vietnam has made significant progress in gender equality demonstrating the political will and drive towards gender equality. The country has improved global ranking on gender equality from 83rd to 72nd …
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The Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) …
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India and Singapore share strong and robust relations. The two countries are committed to multilateralism, rule of law and a world based on mutual peace. The two countries have cooperated …