The increased use reflects a major health success that has allowed millions of young people to avoid unintended pregnancy and exercise choice over their futures, but UNFPA said that “for far too many, the basic human right to choose whether to have children continues to be undermined.” ‘Contraceptives save lives’ The unavailability of contraception leads […]
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The Commission has adopted the 2025 enlargement reports, which offer a detailed assessment of the state of play and the progress made by those that applied for EU membership. The reports also provide guidance on key reforms for each enlargement partner to meet on the path towards the EU. The reports cover Montenegro Albania Ukraine the Republic […]
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Dublin, 4 November 2025 — The Irish government has announced sweeping reforms to the rental market aimed at strengthening tenant protections. From 1 March 2026, all new rental agreements will include Tenancies of Minimum Duration (TMDs), designed to provide greater security of tenure and limit landlords’ ability to terminate leases without cause. Key Features of […]
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — A police operation in Rio de Janeiro has left at least 120 people dead, the highest death toll ever recorded in a single raid in Brazil. The unprecedented scale of violence has prompted United Nations human rights experts and civil society groups to call for an independent investigation into what […]
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Head of the World Health Organization (WHO) Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced that first responders from the UN agency were already “on the ground” to support care for the injured. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) also highlighted its support for affected communities and the emergency response as needs appraisals began. Reports indicate that the earthquake […]
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According to the latest Global Findex Data, account ownership among adults in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) rose from 39% in 2011 to over 75% in 2025. The uptake is driven by the rise of digital-first financial service providers and expanded government transfers, but also by innovations making the value proposition stronger – such […]
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The finding comes in the latest State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA) report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), released on Monday in Rome. “The report delivers a clear message: land degradation is not just an environmental issue – it impacts agricultural productivity, rural livelihoods and food security,” the UN agency said. Human activity driving degradation Land is the core of agrifood systems, supporting […]
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According to the latest IPC food security report, more than 21 million people across Sudan are facing high levels of acute food insecurity – the largest such crisis in the world. Famine takes root The analysis found that famine conditions are ongoing in El Fasher, North Darfur, and in Kadugli, South Kordofan, where families are […]
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Mercury is a toxic metal that can harm the brain, lungs, kidneys and immune system. It is especially dangerous for children and pregnant women. Mercury pollution often results from industrial activities, including small-scale gold mining, and can travel long distances through air and water. The citizens of Minamata in Japan suffered for decades from mercury […]
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The discussions took place at the Doha Solutions Forum for Social Development and the first leaders’ meeting of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, held on the margins of the Second World Summit for Social Development. Learn from each other Opening the Solutions Forum, President of the UN General Assembly Annalena Baerbock said the […]
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