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The UN Development Programme just launched a pan-African incubator to help agricultural tech startups transform farming across the continent. Applications are open now through April 27, with the first cohort launching in May 2026.
The United Nations' second-in-command says international teamwork isn't dying, it's transforming into something better. Her message offers hope as world tensions rise.
The United Nations is developing a new tool that scores countries on how well they live alongside nature—not just how much they destroy it. Instead of ranking failure, the index celebrates progress with no upper limit.
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.
Kenya is teaming up with the United Nations to protect its biodiversity and fight climate change through forest restoration and community programs. The partnership includes a conservation marathon and new projects across four counties.
Young leaders from around the world gathered at the UN this week to tackle climate change, inequality, and technology challenges with fresh solutions. Their message is clear: they won't wait to inherit problems they want to solve today.
World Cup icon Zico brought his beloved club Flamengo to the United Nations this week to tackle poverty, inequality, and environmental challenges. The partnership turns millions of passionate soccer fans into a force for global good.
The United Nations voted to formally recognize the transatlantic slave trade as humanity's worst crime, with 123 countries supporting a resolution calling for apologies and reparations. The historic vote marks a turning point in global acknowledgment of slavery's lasting impact.
Ghana is turning a historic UN victory into action, strengthening efforts to secure justice for people of African descent worldwide. The country's new reparations framework could become a model for coordinated international advocacy.
Ghana's prison chief told the UN that every person deserves a second chance, announcing major reforms turning punishment-focused facilities into centers for dignity and hope. The country is proving that treating inmates humanely works better than simply locking them away.
Forty experts from around the world are working on the first UN study examining how artificial intelligence is reshaping society. Their mission: make sure humans stay at the center of every AI decision.
After years of conflict challenges, Zamfara State in Nigeria is now open for development as the United Nations commits to genuine partnership. The UN Deputy Secretary-General visited the region and saw firsthand the potential for mining, agriculture, and economic growth.
The United Nations passed a historic resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as humanity's greatest crime, with 123 nations voting in favor. Ghana led the effort to establish a day of remembrance and push for formal apologies and reparations from nations that profited from slavery.
As the 2026 World Cup approaches, UN leaders and Olympic champions gathered to celebrate how sports transform communities and break down barriers worldwide. From street kids finding hope through soccer to Morocco's first female gold medalist inspiring millions, the message is clear: sports change lives.
Representatives from 132 nations just voted to protect 40 endangered animals, from snowy owls to hammerhead sharks. The new treaty gives migrating species their strongest legal protections yet.
The United Nations just passed a groundbreaking resolution to cut through bureaucracy and make global problem-solving more effective. After 80 years and over 40,000 resolutions, the UN is streamlining how it turns decisions into real-world action.
Saudi Arabia is strengthening its water sustainability programs through a renewed partnership with the United Nations Development Programme. The collaboration aims to tackle water scarcity and climate challenges while building local expertise.
The United Nations Development Programme in Saudi Arabia now has equal numbers of men and women across all staffing levels. This real change is helping shape how the organization operates and supports women's advancement across the kingdom.
Giant otters, hammerhead sharks, and 38 other migratory animals just received international protections that will safeguard their journeys across borders. The groundbreaking conservation treaty now covers species from tiny godwit birds to massive sharks traveling the world's oceans.
Ethiopia is teaming up with the United Nations to develop nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, focusing on agriculture, healthcare, and technology. The partnership aims to provide sustainable power for the nation's rapidly growing economy while building local capacity and public trust.
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