More than 90 per cent of the region’s 2.5 billion people breathe air that is considered unsafe. Expert say it's not too late to come together to reduce air pollution. Measures such as renewable energy, embracing electric vehicles, improving waste management and cleaner cooking fuels can all make a tangible difference.
The pervasive issue of hate speech, particularly its online manifestation, poses a significant threat to peace, stability, and human rights across regions. The United Nations' efforts to combat hate speech in South and Southeast Asia have yielded valuable insights that can inform future initiatives in the region and beyond.
Digital entrepreneurship has the tremendous potential to create jobs, bridge inequalities and unlock new opportunities for a sustainable future. The Joint SDG Fund is directing investments towards digital solutions for enterprises to flourish and boost economies.
In Jordan, young people are taking the lead in the digital world. Through UN-supported initiatives, they're developing essential digital skills, combating misinformation, and becoming agents of change.
UN Deputy Secretary-General calls on African leaders to boost intra-African trade and reform the global financial system to unlock Africa's potential for sustainable economic growth. She highlights the critical role of trade facilitation, payment infrastructure, and energy access in driving development and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
Seeing. Hearing. Communicating. Moving freely. Many of us take these for granted. But what if you are a child who experiences difficulties in one, or more, of these areas? In a fairer world, you would have the support of assistive technology to reach your full potential, helping you function, be independent, participate in society and guarantee your overall well-being.
For years, female students and health workers in Kyrgyzstan's medical institutions have endured the injustice of sexual harassment quietly, fearing the consequences of speaking out. A UN Women partnership, through the Spotlight Initiative is helping change that.
“We won’t solve our problems with the same thinking that created them,” warned UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed at a special event on the sidelines of the High-Level Political Forum 2024, urging Member States and partners alike to embrace collaboration and invest in key green and digital transition areas that can catapult the world to achieve the SDGs by 2030.
