What Does “Zero Tolerance” of FGM Mean on the Ground?

By Alaka Basu on February 5, 2016

February 6 has been designated by the United Nations as the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation …

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How You Can Support Syrians in Need

By Jenni Lee on February 4, 2016

Today the United Nations and the governments of the United Kingdom, Kuwait, Germany, and Norway are hosting a conference to …

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Zika Virus: What is the Global Community Doing to Respond?

By Kate Dodson on February 3, 2016

(Photo credit: PAHO) Zika virus is all over the news, and rightly so. A disease with no easy and fool-proof …

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Why Hosting the UN is Like Hosting 5 Super Bowls

By Micah Spangler on February 3, 2016

This weekend, Santa Clara, California will have the honor of hosting Super Bowl 50. In its bid to host the …

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Zika, Poverty, and Reproductive Health

By Alaka Basu on January 29, 2016

If the spread of the Zika virus does indeed reach epidemic levels, its impact will underscore once more the lethal …

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4 Good News Stories You May Have Missed in January

By Jenni Lee on January 29, 2016

Our news feeds are often filled with stories of serious global challenges, which rightly deserve our attention, yet it is …

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6 Reports that Drove the Conversation at the World Economic Forum

By Kathy Calvin on January 28, 2016

The World Economic Forum – which brought together leaders from business, government, civil society, and the United Nations – just …

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The Economic Opportunity of Climate Action

By Ryan Hobert on January 27, 2016

Last month in Paris, nearly 200 countries reached a new global agreement on climate change. Today, 500 investors have gathered …

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Hans Vestberg, World Food Programme Hunger Hero

By Kathy Calvin on January 22, 2016

On Thursday, the World Food Programme (WFP) recognized Hans Vestberg, the Chief Executive Officer of Ericsson and a United Nations …

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What do Shakira, Jack Ma, and Lionel Messi Have in Common?

By Jenni Lee on January 20, 2016

On Tuesday, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced 17 advocates for the Sustainable Development Goals. This group, co-chaired by Ghanaian …

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