UN Names Football Stars as Champions for Sustainable Development Goals
Sixteen prominent football players and coaches have been named UN Football for the Goals Champions to advocate for sustainability, inclusion, and gender equality.
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Afghanistan's Crisis Deepens as Returnees, Drought, and Aid Cuts Strain Nation
The exacerbation of poverty, drought, and decreased international aid in Afghanistan is straining the economy and worsening living conditions for millions.
Afghanistan Faces Loss of Thousands of Women Teachers and Health Workers Amid Girls’ Education Ban
UNICEF analysis warns that the exclusion of girls from secondary education may lead to the loss of up to 25,000 women professionals essential for education and healthcare in…
Conflict Drives Two-Thirds of Global Hunger, UN Report Reveals
The 2026 Global Report on Food Crises reveals 266 million people faced acute food insecurity in 2025, with conflict identified as the main driver behind rising hunger levels.