Sunshine, sea, and sustainable tourism: Indonesian women entrepreneurs adapt to a changing world

Sustainable tourism is proving to be a viable career option for women in the picturesque North Sulawesi region of Indonesia, where they are making the most of skills training provided by the UN. Read the full story, “Sunshine, sea, and sustainable tourism: Indonesian women entrepreneurs adapt to a changing world”, on globalissues.org → find more […]

Can the UN do a Better Job with Democracy?

KATHMANDU, Nepal, Jan 06 (IPS) – The UN Democracy Fund, also known as UNDEF, is an interesting tool but it is too small and lacking resources to mark a difference. How can the UN do a better job at promoting democracy? This is a key question that high-ranking policy makers at the UN should ask […]

Can the UN do a Better Job with Democracy?

KATHMANDU, Nepal, Jan 06 (IPS) – The UN Democracy Fund, also known as UNDEF, is an interesting tool but it is too small and lacking resources to mark a difference. How can the UN do a better job at promoting democracy? This is a key question that high-ranking policy makers at the UN should ask […]

European Energy Crisis Hits Roma Populations Hard

BRATISLAVA, Jan 05 (IPS) – As European households brace for energy shortages this winter and leaders draw up support packages to help people heat homes in the coming months, experts fear that the largest minority on the continent, the Roma, will be left behind. Read the full story, “European Energy Crisis Hits Roma Populations Hard”, […]

Call for Restraints in US Arms Transfers to Ukraine

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan 05 (IPS) – More than 10 months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the United States and its allies continue to seek the most effective military, humanitarian, political, and economic means of assisting Ukraine. Read the full story, “Call for Restraints in US Arms Transfers to Ukraine”, on globalissues.org → find more […]