“The Secretary-General has been closely following the situation in Madagascar and is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and destruction of property since the beginning of the youth-led protests on 25 September,” UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said on Wednesday in a statement. Mr. Guterres extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the […]
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That is the warning outlined in a new assessment released on Friday by the UN International Labour Organization (ILO), which urges governments, employers and labour organizations to put dignity and workers’ rights at the centre of economic decision-making. “This report brings together the voices, experiences and proposals of trade unions worldwide,” said Maria Helena André, […]
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Richard Bennett, the Special Rapporteur monitoring human rights in Afghanistan – who serves independently under a mandate of the Human Rights Council and is not a UN staff member – told the General Assembly the human rights situation in the country “continues to deteriorate with few grounds for optimism.” He warned of intensifying gender persecution, […]
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The Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region has made great strides in financial inclusion. In the past five years, many underserved customers were able to shift from access to basic financial products to tapping their phones, scanning QR codes, using voice commands for everyday transactions, or even accessing investment products so that the money in […]
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Marking Sunday’s International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, the United Nations is calling for justice for those silenced, and protection for those still speaking truth to power – whether in conflict zones or in the online spaces where abuse is spreading fast. “Media professionals around the globe face mounting perils in their […]
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Following the signing of Colombia’s 2016 Peace Agreement, more than 13,000 former FARC combatants laid down their arms within a year, surrendering nearly 9,000 weapons, 38,000 tons of explosives, and millions of rounds of ammunition. Mr. Jenča noted that despite ongoing challenges, the implementation of the agreement has significantly improved security and trust among communities. […]
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When context insights stay hidden On the same day, two women walk into branches of the same microfinance institution in different regions of Cambodia. They are the same age, have the same type of business, and are requesting the same loan amount. A year later, one has expanded her small business and enrolled her daughter […]
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In a statement issued by his Spokesperson, Secretary-General António Guterres deplored the loss of life and extended his condolences to the families of the victims. The Secretary-General called for “a thorough and impartial investigation into all allegations of excessive use of force,” urging Tanzanian authorities to uphold accountability and transparency in handling the post-election unrest. […]
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The future financial sector regulator staff is an AI engineer, a data scientist, a blockchain expert, or some other type of expert typically unseen in the couloirs of central banks and financial authorities. That was, at least, a takeaway from the literature review CGAP recently completed for a project analyzing the future of financial sector […]
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Eastern Airways has suspended all flights and filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator, marking a potential end to the UK regional airline’s 28-year operation amid mounting financial pressure. Sudden Halt to Operations On 27 October 2025, UK regional carrier Eastern Airways announced the immediate suspension of all flights, citing severe financial strain. […]
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