A 101 on the Global Gag Rule

By Kate Dodson on February 7, 2017

Editor’s Note: This post was co-authored by the UN Foundation’s Kate Dodson and Seema Jalan Ignacio On January 23, 2017, …

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4 Global Voices Share How Technology and Innovation are Transforming Governments

By Aaron Sherinian on February 6, 2017

Around the world, people are talking about how governments can better deliver for citizens. It’s a time of tight budgets, …

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4 Facts to Know about the Global Refugee Crisis

By Aaron Sherinian on February 3, 2017

The global refugee crisis, as well as America’s role in responding to it, continues to dominate the news headlines. Whenever …

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Why American Leadership Means Standing #WithRefugees

By Elizabeth Cousens on February 2, 2017

Editor’s Note: On March 6, 2017, the U.S. Administration released a revised version of the Executive Order on “Protecting the …

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How a Factory in Tanzania is Saving Lives and Boosting Economies

By Kathy Calvin on January 23, 2017

Did you know that bed nets are the most cost-effective tool in preventing malaria? It costs only $10 to purchase …

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Return on Equality: New Report Finds Investment Opportunities for Closing the Gender Gap

By Ilze Melngailis on January 19, 2017

Today, the United Nations Foundation and BNY Mellon, a company known for its investment expertise and a deep commitment to …

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5 Climate Resolutions for 2017

By Justine Sullivan on January 11, 2017

Each year brings with it the promise of fresh opportunities and resolutions for a happier, healthier you. Just a week …

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4 Global Leaders Share Why the UN Matters

By Jenni Lee on January 10, 2017

“At a time of many deep divisions in the world, why does global engagement and the UN matter?” We recently …

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New Poll: 88 Percent of Americans Support Active Engagement at the United Nations

By Peter Yeo on January 5, 2017

After a contentious national election, a new poll conducted by a bipartisan research team and released today by the Better …

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Good News Stories You May Have Missed in 2016

By Jenni Lee on December 29, 2016

The world is filled with serious challenges, yet now is not the time to give in to pessimism and walk …

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