Mpox or monkeypox: what you need to know
On 14 August, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the simian smallpox epidemic, known as Mpox, to be an “international health emergency” following an...
Child trafficking in Belgium claims around hundred victims per year
“Since 2019, Belgium reports around 100 underage victims of teenage pimping annually. By July 2024, 73 victims of teenage pimps and minors forced into...
International justice: the ICJ demands “the end of Israel’s presence” in...
“The sustained abuse by Israel of its position as an occupying Power, through annexation and an assertion of permanent control over the Occupied Palestinian...
Checkmate Inequality: How Chess and Art Champion Gender Equality
In the vibrant neighbourhood of Zambujal, in Lisbon, Portugal, a mural stands as a testament to SDG 5 – Gender Equality. Created by artist...
The Queen´s Gambit and the popularity of chess
If anything good came out of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was arguably the increased popularity of chess. Many specialists credit the Netflix series The...
How technology can make the fashion industry more sustainable
The fashion industry is estimated to be responsible for up to 8 % of global greenhouse gas emissions, with clothing production doubling in the past 15...
Climate: 8 major risks to anticipate
From the resurgence of ancient microbes to the end of property insurance, from solar radiation modification techniques to youthful eco-anxiety, a new report published...
Migration: twice as many migrants die crossing the Sahara than the...
“On this journey, no-one cares if you live or die”. This is the title of a new report released on 5 July 2024 by...
A Beautiful Game of Diversity: The Migrant Stories Behind Euro 2024
What do the German Ilkay Gündoğan, Frenchman Eduardo Camavinga and Spaniard Nico Williams have in common? Yes, they are among the star players of...
Zambujal 360: an innovative project on the SDGs in Portugal
It is an innovative and bold project that aims to make Bairro do Zambujal, located in the municipality of Amadora, Lisbon, the first social...
UNRIC and Rock in Rio united promoting the SDGs
UNRIC and Rock in Rio Lisboa Festival once again joined forces and created an immersive experience on the festival grounds: the All Experience.
Marwa Zamir, Afghan refugee in Ireland: ‘United, we can make a...
World Refugee Day is celebrated each year on 20 June. This year’s theme focuses on solidarity with refugees. Marwa Zamir’s message emphasises refugees’ resilience...
Women and girls are disproportionately affected by conflict-related sexual violence
"The world is facing the highest number of conflicts since World War II" from Ukraine to Sudan to Gaza and Afghanistan, where sexual violence...
Ukraine Recovery Conference in Germany: “Broad UN Commitment should sustain Ukrainian...
Germany and Ukraine are co-hosting this year’s Ukraine Recovery Conference on 11 and 12 June. More than 2000 participants from more than 60 countries...
Can artificial intelligence (AI) influence elections?
2024 is a landmark election year, with over 60 countries—encompassing nearly half of the global population—heading to the polls. Technology has long been used...