Rl© WWF-Papua New Guinea / Madang Fisheries DATE:July 07, 2021 AUTHOR:WWF-Asia Pacific Exposure Tweet This piece was originally published by WWF-Asia Pacific Exposure. Jack Sagumai studied marine biology and made it his life’s purpose to restore the ocean’s health. He grew up in a coastal community in Papua New Guinea and now works with WWF and...

Cataracts gradually robbed six-year-old Azaiya of his sight. A corrective operation allowed him to see a world with opportunities. By Roland Schönbauer in Adikpo, Nigeria   |  25 February 2021   |  Español   |  Français Azaiya sits in the front row of his class in Ikyogen settlement, Nigeria.  © UNHCR/Roland Schönbauer After living with impaired vision for much of his six years, Azaiya...

This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Charlie Yaxley – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. 07 July 2020   |  Español   |  Français Congolese refugee Anurith, 29, sits with her children after undergoing a health screening near the border crossing in Zombo, Uganda.   © UNHCR/Rocco...

16 February 2021 Burundian refugee Velarie Ntahonicaye and her family pose outside their home in Kigoma Refugee Camp, Tanzania, April 2019.  © UNHCR/Clemence Eliah UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, together with 33 partners, is appealing for US$222.6 million to provide much needed humanitarian assistance for over 315,000 Burundian refugees during 2021. For nearly seven years, Tanzania, Rwanda,...

Global pandemic has curtailed access to asylum and threatened refugee rights, but has also shown the value of protecting displaced people, says UNHCR’s Gillian  Triggs. By UNHCR Staff | 07 October 2020   GENEVA – While the COVID-19 pandemic has “profoundly tested” global commitment to protecting refugees and forcibly displaced people, it has also shown...

The existence of international days predates the establishment of the United Nations, but the UN has embraced them as a powerful advocacy tool. The United Nations observes designated days, weeks, years, and decades, each with a theme, or topic. By creating special observances, the United Nations promotes international awareness and action on these issues. Each...

Socially just transition towards sustainable development:  The role of digital technologies on social development and well-being of all” By adopting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Member States committed to achieving sustainable development for all nations and peoples and for all segments of society. The Agenda is based on the ideals of inclusiveness and shared...

The challenge of inequality in a rapidly changing world  The World Social Report 2020 examines the impact of four such megatrends on inequality: technological innovation, climate change, urbanization and international migration. Technological change can be an engine of economic growth, offering new possibilities in health care, education, communication and productivity. But it can also exacerbate wage inequality...

Unemployment and underemployment lies at the core of poverty. For the poor, labour is often the only asset they can use to improve their well-being. Hence the creation of productive employment opportunities is essential for achieving poverty reduction and sustainable economic and social development. It is crucial to provide decent jobs that both secure income...

Quality of life of women from families of martyred individuals in the Kurdistan region of Iraq as a conflict area in the Middle East   Abstract Background Quality of life (QOL) research develops data and insight into issues that pertain not only to the individual, but that can also apply to the population as a...