New research shows major life benefits from decarbonising transport
With walking and cycling funding halved in the government’s recently released National Land Transport Programme,…
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China’s investments in Africa aren’t working as well as they should for cities: this needs to change
Over the past two decades African leaders have become increasingly drawn to Chinese financing and…
Belarus is not safe for anyone critical of authorities, warns rights expert
In her final, annual report to the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Special Rapporteur on the…
Signing of the U.S.-Latvia Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement
On September 4 in Riga, Latvia, the United States and the Republic of Latvia signed…
Grenfell victims were ‘overcome by toxic gases’ – this is the deadly construction loophole that helped cause their deaths
Governments have a duty to protect their citizens. While they won’t go as far as…
How the health of your gut microbiome can affect your skin
The skin is the largest organ of the human body. Not only does it act…
EU Award for Gender Equality Champions: call for applications opens on 4 September
The call for applications to the Gender Equality Champions opens today. Interested organisations can apply…
US Department of Labor recovers $450K in wages, benefits for 250 workers of Honolulu air cargo carrier that disregarded federal regulations
HONOLULU – The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered more than $450,000 from a Honolulu…
‘Meme stock’ investors are trying to catch up with a financial system which has left them behind – new research
The US stock market took a tumble early in August 2024 as fears rose of…
Yemen: UN appeals for immediate release of staff held by de facto authorities
Issuing the appeal in Geneva on his behalf, Chief Spokesperson for his Office OHCHR, Ravina…