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Global economy a mixed bag, horizon uncertain: UNCTAD UN News – Global perspective Human stories

The global economy is at “a critical juncture”, with some economies thriving and expanding, while others falter and slow down, the UN’s trade and development body said on Wednesday.The global economy is at “a critical juncture”, with some economies thriving and expanding, while others falter and slow down, the UN’s trade and development body said

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ILO Myanmar Commission of Inquiry finds far-reaching violations of freedom of association and forced labour Conventions

The Commission of Inquiry urges the Myanmar military authorities to immediately cease all forms of violence, torture and other inhumane treatment against trade unionists, and to end all forms of forced or compulsory labour.

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World Habitat Day focuses on cities as drivers of growth UN News – Global perspective Human stories

Priming cities to become drivers of economic growth and recovery in the aftermath of crises such as conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic is the focus of World Habitat Day, observed on Monday. Priming cities to become drivers of economic growth and recovery in the aftermath of crises such as conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic is the

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World News in Brief: Sustainable tourism boost, record Antarctic sea ice melt UN News – Global perspective Human stories

As the climate crisis threatens the tourist industry and the communities who depend on it, greening the tourism sector is the only way forward.As the climate crisis threatens the tourist industry and the communities who depend on it, greening the tourism sector is the only way forward. Read MoreUN News – Global perspective Human stories

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UNODC joins regional crime fighters to tackle scams and human trafficking in SE Asia UN News – Global perspective Human stories

Nations in the southeast Asian region joined the UN crime-fighting agency in Bangkok on Tuesday to launch a new strategy tackling organised crime and human trafficking.Nations in the southeast Asian region joined the UN crime-fighting agency in Bangkok on Tuesday to launch a new strategy tackling organised crime and human trafficking. Read MoreUN News – Global

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‘World’s breadbaskets’ are sinking, General Assembly chief warns UN News – Global perspective Human stories

Although small island States are the most vulnerable to rising sea levels, the scope of those impacted is much wider, the President of the UN General Assembly warned on Thursday.Although small island States are the most vulnerable to rising sea levels, the scope of those impacted is much wider, the President of the UN General

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