Thailand is reforming its seafood industry to better protect migrant fishers and processing workers from exploitation, including forced labour and unpaid wages. Through stronger laws, inspections and worker support systems, migrant workers are becoming more informed, organized and able to claim their rights and access justice.
With the High Seas Treaty now in effect, the UN is building on existing support to ensure that high seas and international seabeds are managed for the benefit of all humanity, offsetting the ecological destruction wrought by unsustainable economic interests.
After national reforms disrupted Lesotho's agriculture network, the UN supported the Government in parlaying its strong wool and mohair industries to the world of ethical fashion through localised training in fibre processing, quality control and design.
A Sri Lankan eyecare entrepreneur learned how to protect her startup's AI system, datasets and brand with support from the World Intellectual Property Organization, positioning her venture to reach even more people with critical health services.
The International Organization for Migration and the Ministry of Communities and Return are implementing the Community Stabilisation Programme to empower communities with key resources that elevate their skills into sustainable livelihoods.
With 86 per cent of Viet Nam’s population online last year, the Resident Coordinator's Office is collaborating with the Government and partners to manage cybercrime through joint programmes, care services and safety training.
The Resident Coordinator's Office leveraged its multilateral partnerships to support Timor-Leste's path towards the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Now a member, Timor-Leste has new opportunities for growth and a sustainable future.
A new multilateral programme in Albania addresses critical socio-economic challenges for the most vulnerable communities, including high youth unemployment, poverty, and inadequate access to quality care services. As the world partakes in the World Social Summit, investing in similar social protection programmes is key to securing a sustainable future for all.
The UN in Eswatini is supporting small enterprises to upskill and comply with regulations, meet international standards and expand their business beyond Eswatini’s borders.
In 2025, the urgency of climate action is undeniable. Spotlighting ten solutions that prove that scaling action now can drive justice, jobs, resilience and still bend the curve towards the 1.5-degree limit.
