Government moving online despite the digital divide
In many countries the COVID-19 pandemic is pushing government activity online, despite the persistence of a significant “digital divide”.
Peace, justice & strong institutions
All individuals deserve to live free from fear, violence and injustice. Strong institutions need to be worked towards across the world.
Peace and justice are also priorities in being able to achieve the Sustainable Development goals.
Three easy actions that the UK government can take to promote sustainability
Fine words butter no parsnips. The UK government needs to clarify the actions they will take to promote the SDGs
United Nations launches global initiative to combat misinformation
On 21 May 2020, the United Nations launched ‘Verified’, an initiative to combat the growing scourge of COVID-19 misinformation by increasing the volume and reach of trusted, accurate information.
View from the Snowline…Making the case for strong governance
17GlobalGoals guest blogger, Andy Ashworth, makes a convincing case that promoting strong governance and civil society is just as important as any other element of developmental aid.
Syria: ‘Massive waves of civilian displacement and loss of life must stop now’: UN Special Envoy
Military action in northwest Syria is causing “humanitarian catastrophe”, triggering an immediate appeal to end this stark injustice.
Resolving Israel-Palestinian conflict, ‘key to sustainable peace’ in the Middle East
UN Secretary-General António Guterres stresses the importance of restoring peace and security between Israel and Palestine, through a two-state solution.
A question of trust: the UN political chief working behind the scenes to prevent tomorrow’s wars
The Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs is working under the radar to tackle tensions and sustain peace between nations.
UN moves to tackle ‘hidden abuse’ and violence against Europe’s children
The UN is committed to doing more to confront child abuse, highlighting the hidden extent of this problem, through INSPIRE initiative.
Iran-US attack in Iraq: Guterres pledges ‘active engagement’ in further de-escalation efforts
UN Secretary-General appeals for peace amdist extreme tensions between America and Iran.
UNICEF chief hopes 2020 will be ‘a year of peace’ for Syria’s children
Children are facing the devastating consequences of war and unrest in Syria, urging UNICEF to wish for peace this year (2020).