Human rights
The Malaysian Palm Oil Association (MPOA) has taken a significant step towards upholding labor rights and responsible recruitment practices in the industry. The association has launched a Responsible Employment Charter, which commits its members to respect labor rights, adopt ethical recruitment practices, and provide decent working and living conditions for
Human rights
Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) has proposed an amendment to the House legislation for a State Department Special Envoy to monitor and combat Islamophobia, with the goal of preventing this envoy from disparaging America's key ally Israel. Gottheimer's amendment aims to prohibit the Special Envoy from working
Climate change
Ministers from The Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Mauritania, and Senegal have signed a declaration in Geneva to establish a permanent mechanism for the concerted management of the Senegal-Mauritanian Aquifer Basin (SMAB). This shared groundwater resource is vital for the region's adaptation to climate change, with 80% of the population
Climate change
Namibian President Hage Geingob met with Belgium's Prime Minister, Alexander De Croo, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral trade and investment relations between the two countries. The meeting took place on the margins of the 76th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in New York. The
United Nations
The International Day of Peace was commemorated on 21 September in South Sudan's capital, Juba, with a focus on building equitable and sustainable peace. This year's theme is particularly significant as the country begins to recover from internecine strife and the COVID-19 pandemic. The United Nations
United Nations
As four migrants were found dead at the Belarus-Poland border, the International Organization for Migration and the U.N. Refugee Agency have called for access to stranded asylum-seekers, citing the need for lifesaving medical help, food, water, and shelter. The agencies urged the governments of Poland and Lithuania to prioritize
Youth
As the world celebrates International Youth Day 2021, five companies have come together under the Global Alliance for Youth to address the pressing issue of youth unemployment in Nigeria. With a staggering 62% of the population under the age of 25, Nigeria boasts one of the highest youth populations in
Youth
The United Nations World Health Organization has published a series of country profiles to address the diverse challenges faced by adolescents worldwide, particularly in relation to their sexual and reproductive health and rights. These resources aim to provide disaggregated data on key issues affecting young people, facilitating informed decision-making and
Sustainable development
As the United Nations General Assembly continued its high-level political forum on sustainable development, world leaders, including Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan and President Joko Widodo of Indonesia, emphasized the need for global cooperation to address the Covid-19 pandemic, economic reversal, and climate change. The leaders stressed that achieving
Sustainable development
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote economic cooperation, cohesion, and support countries in implementing the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The collaboration aims to leverage the organizations' strengths and expertise to
Sustainable development
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has taken a significant step towards reducing its environmental footprint by launching a new Corporate Environmental Responsibility Strategy. The strategy aims to reduce the Organization's total Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) by 45 percent by 2030. This ambitious goal
Sustainable development
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has launched a new Corporate Environmental Responsibility Strategy, aiming to reduce its total Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) by 45 percent by 2030. The strategy focuses on improving the sustainability of daily operations, including energy efficiency measures, updated travel policies, and
