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Artificial intelligence has predicted the structures of over 200 million proteins and is revolutionizing disease detection and drug development worldwide. A new UN report shows AI is helping doctors catch breast cancer earlier and enabling health workers in developing countries to provide better care in local languages.
A new UN report reveals how Asia-Pacific cities can transform slums into thriving communities by 2050. The roadmap targets affordable housing, secure jobs, and cleaner air for over 2 billion urban residents.
Billions lack adequate housing, but new UN research reveals what's working. From Brazil's upgraded favelas to Thailand's community-led projects, countries are solving housing crises without displacing residents.
A new UN report reveals we're spending $7.3 trillion destroying nature while investing just $220 billion to protect it. But there's a clear roadmap to flip this trend and unlock massive economic benefits.
A new United Nations report reveals how shifting the narrative around aging could unlock trillion-dollar economic opportunities and improve wellbeing for millions. The way we talk about getting older shapes everything from public policy to how people view their own futures.
For the first time since 2016, a UN accountability mechanism has gained direct access to Syrian detention facilities and government ministries, marking a breakthrough in documenting human rights violations. The cooperation signals new hope for justice after years of limited access.
A new United Nations report shows that opening legal migration routes makes everyone safer and economies stronger. The findings challenge the idea that restricting movement protects communities.
Despite global tensions, countries worked together in 2025 to achieve major environmental victories that will improve health and boost economies. From stopping massive methane leaks to protecting ocean areas larger than New York state, international teamwork proved it still works.
At a townhall meeting during the UN's women's rights conference, Secretary-General António Guterres praised civil society groups fighting for gender equality and pledged his unwavering support against growing global backlash. His message was clear: never give up.
Professional footballers who fled war and persecution as children have united to form a symbolic UN team, proving what's possible when displaced people find safety and opportunity. Led by Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies, the squad features Real Madrid players and other pros whose families escaped conflict.
After navigating a dangerous detour around conflict zones, UN trucks loaded with food, medicine, and supplies finally reached two isolated cities in Sudan. More than 130,000 people who've been largely cut off from help for over two years are now receiving lifesaving aid.
Barham Salih, who fled Iraq as a teenager, now serves as UN High Commissioner for Refugees overseeing protection for 117 million displaced people. He's launching an ambitious plan to cut long-term displacement by half within a decade.
India celebrates its 75-year legacy of UN peacekeeping as Major Abhilasha Barak becomes the third Indian woman to win the prestigious Military Gender Advocate Award. The country continues to lead global peace efforts with over 4,200 personnel currently serving in conflict zones worldwide.
Despite deadly attacks and constant danger, 10,000 UN peacekeepers are staying in southern Lebanon to deliver food, medicine, and hope to 2,000 villagers who refuse to leave their homes. Their commitment shows how compassion persists even in the world's most dangerous places.
The UN confirms that reducing methane from fossil fuels requires little to no cost while delivering immediate climate benefits. Officials are calling for rapid implementation of proven solutions, especially in top-emitting countries.
Mongabay Latam has spent a decade building a regional network that combines satellite technology with on-the-ground reporting to expose illegal mining, deforestation, and wildlife trafficking across Latin America. Managing editor Alexa Vélez reveals how environmental journalism evolved from eyewitness accounts to high-tech investigations that cross borders and hold criminals accountable.
Ethiopia is teaming up with UN-Habitat to deliver affordable homes and build sustainable cities as the nation experiences rapid urban growth. The partnership brings global expertise and innovative financing to address housing needs while creating jobs.
The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly approved a resolution declaring climate action a legal obligation, not a choice. Led by tiny Vanuatu, this historic vote transforms how the world views climate responsibility.
Over 1,000 leaders gathered at the UN to tackle healthcare gaps facing Indigenous communities globally. The forum marks 25 years of placing Indigenous voices at the center of international action.
A Ukrainian contractor and a Uruguayan sergeant will receive the UN's highest peacekeeping honor for extraordinary courage under fire. Both men risked their lives to save others during violent conflicts in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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