Food systems contribute to solving ‘world’s most important challenges’ — Global Issues

Food systems contribute to solving ‘world’s most important challenges’ — Global Issues

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Corinna Hawkes the Director of the FAO Division of Food Systems and Food Safety says a holistic and sustainable approach is needed that considers economic, social, and environmental factors, and that brings people together, to ensure nutritious food and sustainable livelihoods for all. She was speaking ahead of the UN…

Food systems contribute to solving ‘world’s most important challenges’ — Global Issues

UN strongly condemns Russian strikes in Odesa, Ukraine — Global Issues

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Over the past week, Russia has carried out aerial attacks on Odesa and two other port cities, Chornomorsk and Mykolaiv, since terminating the landmark Black Sea Initiative on grain and fertilizer exports. International media reported that at least one person was killed and more than 20 wounded in Sunday’s attack,…

Food systems contribute to solving ‘world’s most important challenges’ — Global Issues

Killing of veteran WFP staff member ‘an unacceptable tragedy’ — Global Issues

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In a statement, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator David Gressly said he was “shocked and deeply saddened by the appalling attack”, which occurred on Friday when unknown gunmen fired on the aid workers in the town of Turbah, located in Taiz governorate in southwestern Yemen. Never a target Mr. Gressley…

Food systems contribute to solving ‘world’s most important challenges’ — Global Issues

HIV a ‘critical health concern’ amongst people who use drugs in Thailand — Global Issues

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The Thai authorities are working alongside UN agencies to not just improve the availability of services following the change in the way people are sentenced for drugs crimes, but also reduce the stigmatization of people who use drugs and ensure they have access to services where they feel comfortable. UN…

Pharma Giant’s TB Drug Decision Welcomed, But Not All Developing Countries Benefit — Global Issues

Pharma Giant’s TB Drug Decision Welcomed, But Not All Developing Countries Benefit — Global Issues

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Dr Abhijit Bhattacharya, MS, Central Hospital Kalla, Eastern Coalfields Ltd., assesses an x-ray of a TB patient. Credit: ILO by Ed Holt (bratislava) Friday, July 21, 2023 Inter Press Service BRATISLAVA, Jul 21 (IPS) – In a surprise move, pharma giant Johnson and Johnson (J&J) has agreed not to enforce some…

‘It’s Time UN Turned Ideas to UNMute Civil Society into Action’ — Global Issues

‘It’s Time UN Turned Ideas to UNMute Civil Society into Action’ — Global Issues

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Activists, CSOs and faith-based leaders this week pondered how you get a seat at the table when they couldn’t even get access to the UN building. by Abigail Van Neely (new york) Friday, July 21, 2023 Inter Press Service NEW YORK, Jul 21 (IPS) – How do you get a seat…

Election with No Democracy on the Horizon — Global Issues

Election with No Democracy on the Horizon — Global Issues

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Credit: Eswatini Government/Twitter Opinion by Andrew Firmin (london) Friday, July 21, 2023 Inter Press Service LONDON, Jul 21 (IPS) – Eswatini heads to the polls soon, with elections scheduled for September. But there’s nothing remotely democratic in prospect. The country remains ruled by King Mswati III, Africa’s last absolute monarch, who…

Food systems contribute to solving ‘world’s most important challenges’ — Global Issues

Spike in dengue cases due to global warming, warns WHO — Global Issues

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“About half of the world’s population is at risk of dengue, and dengue affects approximately 129 countries,” said Dr Raman Velayudhan, WHO’s Head of the Global Programme on control of Neglected Tropical Diseases. “We estimate that about 100 to 400 million cases are reported every year. This is basically an…