Amid a global backlash against women’s rights, women are committed to championing rights and representation. Survey results from 185 countries show that 86 per cent cite climate change, and more than 50 per cent identify conflict as primary concerns for the next decade. Mental health and family responsibilities are seen as barriers to reaching full potential. Access the full report and the We the Women campaign.
Using better data to improve climate change and green economy
As the world struggles with global challenges such as climate change, health crises, food insecurity and human displacement, knowledge integration has become crucial. The statistical, data science, geospatial, and modeling sectors are tasked with providing integrated knowledge to shed light on these problems. The aim of the 8th International Conference on Big Data (Bilbao, Spain; 10 -14 June) is to address these emerging issues and share knowledge by collaborating with partners across sectors to inform climate change and sustainable development policies with integrated data.
Gaza: Deaths and devastation during hostage rescue operation show ‘seismic trauma’ of ongoing war
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Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: 5 fast facts
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Amid Gaza war, children now work so families can survive: ILO
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