Malnutrition in Pakistan Persists
Four out of ten children under age five in Pakistan are stunted. What does it take to tackle malnutrition in Pakistan?... Read more
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South Korea’s Coal Transition: Progress, Strategies, and Recommendations
Coal phase-out is critical for countries to curb carbon emissions and keep the world from warming. The recent report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) reveals recommendations for South Korea’s coal transition strategies.... Read more
Press Freedom is Human Rights
Journalists carry the responsibility to distribute accurate and honest information to the public. Therefore, protecting press freedom remains an important work that needs participation from all stakeholders.... Read more
How Social Inequalities Affect Urban Water Crisis
Urban water crisis is one of the leading issues nowadays. A recent study found that social inequalities across different groups or individuals significantly affect water accessibility and drought resilience in urban areas.... Read more
Global Implementation of Occupational Safety and Health at Work
Safety and health at work is a worker's right. An ILO report reveals how well nations worldwide address occupational safety and health.
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Climate Change Brings More Frequent Flash Droughts
A study by Xing Yuan et al. discovered that climate change contributes to the increasing frequency of flash droughts happening across the globe.... Read more
Meaningful Youth Engagement in Decision-Making Processes
Recent policy brief by the UN Secretary-General seeks to strengthen meaningful youth engagement by actively involving young people’s ideas, expertise, experiences, and perspectives in decision-making processes.... Read more
Halting Biodiversity Loss with the Global Biodiversity Framework
The UN Convention on Biological Diversity adopted the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) to implement actions and transform our relationship with biodiversity by 2030.... Read more
Strengthening Legal Protection for Indigenous Peoples in Indonesia
Indigenous Peoples in Indonesia need robust legal protection to achieve a safe, healthy, and decent life.... Read more
Access to Quality Books to Improve Quality Education
Books have a critical role in children’s early literacy development. Therefore, supporting quality education worldwide requires increasing access to quality books for all children.... Read more