Norwegian diplomat to lead U.N.'s top economic and social forum
Mona Juul, Norway U.N. ambassador, won election as president of the 54-nation U.N. Economic and Social Council.
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Global issues are complex challenges that require international cooperation, from mitigating climate change to addressing global poverty and geopolitical conflicts. Of the U.N.'s 169 targets for sustainable development, only 35% are on track or making moderate progress toward their 2030 deadline.
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OECD chief urges leaders to heed green wave of political 'muscle'
The head of the 36-nation organization called on governments to listen to millions of people worried about climate change.
G-20 calls trade and geopolitical tensions threat to global growth
As host to the talks, Japan played peacemaker between the U.S. and nations antagonized by Trump's protectionism.
ILO adopts #MeToo treaty on workplace violence and harassment
It was the first time that a person's right to work free from violence and harassment was put into an international treaty.
Almost 71 million people globally have been forced to flee their homes
The number of displaced people, including many children, rose by 2.3 million from 2017, and doubled in two decades.
U.N. panel seeks to close 'digital divide' between rich and poor
The panel finds big digital risks from business exploitation, inadequate regulation and socioeconomic disparity.
U.N. labor agency marks its past with a look to the future of work
The centenary featured prominently at the opening of ILO's labor conference with delegates from 187 nations.
Climate services lag in most nations despite the Paris treaty's obligations
Only 30 countries appear to have taken steps to provide the accurate climate information needed to fulfill the 2015 accord.
U.N. health agency reclassifies 'gaming disorder' as an illness
WHO's decision-making body included it as a medical condition in a diagnostic manual for classifying diseases.
A record 41 million people are uprooted in their own nations
Disasters and conflicts drove nations atop a list of places adding to the 28 million people newly displaced at home.
Global court's landmark verdict in gender case shapes women's sports
The Court of Arbitration for Sport's ruling reflects the gulf between competitive sports and modern gender approaches.
U.N. Security Council waters down provisions to eliminate rape in war
Opposition from the U.S., China and Russia forced the removal of measures for investigations and health care.
New e-data shipping rules come online to standardize public data
The International Maritime Organization requires industry upgrades and streamlining electronic information exchanges.
Former Trump economic adviser begins World Bank presidency
David Malpass now oversees one of the most important international organizations set up after World War II.
Protection areas for night skies multiply with growing movement
The movement against too much artificial light at night celebrates International Dark Sky Week in April.
Climate-linked extreme weather blamed for rising impacts globally
Flooding, the worst of the impacts globally, continued to affect the largest number of people, more than 35 million.