World population projected to reach 9.8 billion in 2050, and 11.2 billion in 2100
The current world population of 7.6 billion is expected to reach 8.6 billion in 2030, 9.8 billion in 2050 and 11.2 billion in 2100, according to a new United Nations report being launched today.
Putting a spotlight on the role of migrant remittances in achieving the SDGs
In 2016, international migrants from low- and middle-income countries sent home an estimated $445 billion in remittances, according to the recently published report Sending Money Home.
The 2017 Global Forum on Remittances, Investment and Development (GFRID), which was held in New York on 15 and 16 June 2017, brought together representatives from government, civil society, the United Nations, the private sector and academia, offering a unique opportunity to highlight the role of migrant remittances and diaspora investment in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The 2017 Global Forum on Remittances, Investment and Development (GFRID), which was held in New York on 15 and 16 June 2017, brought together representatives from government, civil society, the United Nations, the private sector and academia, offering a unique opportunity to highlight the role of migrant remittances and diaspora investment in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Commission on Population and Development: Changing population age structures
Changing population age structures and sustainable development was at the center of the debate at the 50th session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) last week in New York.
Speakers at the event emphasized that the world’s population had substantially increased in size and had seen dramatic shifts in its distribution by age and by place of residence since the first session of the CPD 70 years ago.
“When the Economic and Social Council created this Commission in 1946, the world’s population looked very different from what we know today,” said Mari
Speakers at the event emphasized that the world’s population had substantially increased in size and had seen dramatic shifts in its distribution by age and by place of residence since the first session of the CPD 70 years ago.
“When the Economic and Social Council created this Commission in 1946, the world’s population looked very different from what we know today,” said Mari
Timely investment key to economic growth in countries with ageing citizens, youth surge
Timely investment could turn the challenge of dealing with an ageing population in developed countries and a youth surge in Africa into unprecedented opportunity for growth, the Commission on Population and Development heard on 4 April as it continued its annual session.
Population ageing and decline ‘key focus’ as UN Commission opens 50th annual session
The United Nations advisory body on issues related to population and development today kicked off its annual session, with a focus on changing population age structures and sustainable development.
Bringing about positive change for people on the move
Today, there are around 244 million people who have crossed international borders in search of a better life.
“Diversity of humanity is our greatest strength”
Around the world today, there are some 244 million international migrants - people living outside their country of birth. That means more than 3 per cent of the global population left their homes, most of whom in search of a better life abroad.
The UN Summit for Refugees and Migrants, convened by the General Assembly this September, reaffirmed the migration-related commitments made by Member States in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and resulted in the adoption of the New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants.
The UN Summit for Refugees and Migrants, convened by the General Assembly this September, reaffirmed the migration-related commitments made by Member States in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and resulted in the adoption of the New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants.
World leaders commit to respect, safety and dignity for refugees and migrants
On 19 September 2016, Member States adopted the New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants during the General Assembly’s high-level plenary meeting on addressing large movements of refugees and migrants, also called the United Nations Summit for Refugees and Migrants.
World leaders at UN summit adopt 'bold' plan to enhance protections for refugees and migrants
With more people forced to flee their homes than at any time since World War II, world leaders came together at the United Nations today to adopt the New York Declaration, which expresses their political will to protect the rights of refugees and migrants, to save lives and share responsibility for large movements on a global scale.
At the opening of the UN General Assembly's first-ever Summit for Refugees and Migrants, delegations adopted the landmark
At the opening of the UN General Assembly's first-ever Summit for Refugees and Migrants, delegations adopted the landmark
At summit for refugees and migrants, senior UN officials underline the importance of collective action
Speaking at the opening of the United Nations Summit for Refugees and Migrants, a number of senior UN officials stressed on the importance of the Summit and called on world leaders for collective action to address the global crisis.
In his address at the opening session, William Lacy Swing, the Director-General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the newest related organization of the United Nations system, said three elements had made the landmark agreement possible: global trends, trust and timing.
In his address at the opening session, William Lacy Swing, the Director-General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the newest related organization of the United Nations system, said three elements had made the landmark agreement possible: global trends, trust and timing.