As war displaces millions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, new schools offer children hope beyond the violence

As war displaces millions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, new schools offer children hope beyond the violence

For another student, Jérémie, dreams are shaped by loss. Displaced by the conflict and grieving for family members killed in the fighting, he shares a different ambition: “I want to be a general so I can advocate for peace in the country.” In eastern DRC, where violence increased sharply in 2025, those aspirations are fragile….

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UN calls for an end to attacks on media workers

UN calls for an end to attacks on media workers

Volker Türk highlighted the growing threats to the media in a message ahead of World Press Freedom Day, celebrated annually on May 3. “When attacks on the media become normal, freedom itself begins to declineand with it, the foundations of peace, security and sustainable development,” he warned. A dangerous job The High Commissioner paid tribute…

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As the start of the World Cup approaches, a reminder of the power of sport to build bridges and break barriers

As the start of the World Cup approaches, a reminder of the power of sport to build bridges and break barriers

Elite footballers will hit the headlines this summer, but sport can have a transformative effect on all societies, connecting communities across borders and generations, and creating spaces for dialogue, solidarity and mutual respect. In just over two months, the world’s largest sports tournament will begin in Mexico City and, as usual, billions of people around…

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An ‘alarming’ two-thirds of children say cyberbullying has increased

An ‘alarming’ two-thirds of children say cyberbullying has increased

The report highlights “alarming trends” and “the urgent need for the entire online ecosystem to act faster and together to protect children,” said UN Secretary-General Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric. The findings come amid growing threats to children with rising conflict, displacement, poverty and levels of violence. “We find ourselves today once again in a challenging world,…

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How AI is already transforming working conditions

How AI is already transforming working conditions

Experts from around the world shared a range of concerns about how AI is impacting work and presented new ways to leverage new technologies that protect rights and foster prosperity during a recent webinar hosted by the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). “The key question is not whether AI will…

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