Today (4 February) marks World Cancer Day. But treatment needs serious improvement, especially in terms of the inequalities that have an impact on cancer care.
Peace and human rights are being comprised, as civilians and civilian infrastructure are under attack in Iblib, Syria.
The Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs is working under the radar to tackle tensions and sustain peace between nations.
This week (27 – 2 January), progress was made within the financial sector in the form of a new panel, which aims to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
UN Secretary-General explains the shocking extent to which antisemitic hatred still exists, and condemns all kinds of prejudice.
There have been no new cases of cholera in Haiti for a whole year, demonstrating a serious improvement in healthcare, adequate sanitation and clean water.
Following World Leprosy Day (26 January), the extremely unjust treatment of people suffering with leprosy has been brought into questioning.
The ongoing genocide case against Myanmar, which threatens peace, justice and human rights, has been the subject of a court ruling this week.
It’s yet to be decided whether a Public Health Emergency will be declared following the recent outbreak of a virus in China.
Quality healthcare should be accessible to everyone, despite economic inequalities. This is an issue being raised at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.