Cancer cases could nearly double by 2050 without urgent action, WHO warns
The number of new cancer cases worldwide could rise to almost 35 million a year by 2050 unless countries take urgent action to strengthen prevention, early diagnosis and treatment, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned [...]
Restoring dignity: Senegalese surgeon and Burundian foundation win reproductive health awards
A Senegalese surgeon who has dedicated his career to restoring the health and dignity of women living with obstetric fistula, and a Burundian foundation supporting vulnerable women and children, have been named the winners of [...]
Press Release | For over a decade, the SDGs have delivered results – now the world must urgently scale up what works, UN report finds
PRESS RELEASE For over a decade, the Sustainable Development Goals have delivered results — now the world must urgently scale up what works, UN report finds With fewer than five years to 2030, a decisive [...]
Southwest Pacific’s last tropical glacier could vanish within months
The Southwest Pacific is facing mounting climate risks as its vast ocean expanse becomes hotter, more acidic and more dangerous for coastal communities, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said in a report published on Tuesday. [...]
Young people value partnership and parenthood but barriers block their dreams
Fertility rates are falling worldwide not because young people are rejecting marriage, children or family life but because many are facing economic and housing constraints.
When AI hurts people, who’s to blame? Global experts grapple with accountability
Who is legally responsible when Artificial Intelligence causes harm? The issue took centre stage on Tuesday – day two of the first ever UN summit on AI governance, where leading experts warned of mounting evidence of human rights violations linked to the revolutionary technology.