On International Day, UN agency urges 'hope, healing, dignity' for fistula sufferers
May 24, 2017, at 04:59 am
New York, May 23(Just Earth News): Obstetric fistula has largely been eliminated in developed countries, but more than two million women and girls still live with the condition, the head of the United Nations women's health agency on Tuesday said, calling for investment and support to eliminate the debilitating and stigmatizing condition.
UN report calls for synergies between universal 2030 Agenda and goals for least developed countries
Sep 14, 2016, at 12:58 pm
New York, Sept 14 (Just Earth News): The world’s 48 least developed countries (LDCs) have experienced some positive developments, yet challenges remain with new risks and uncertainties threatening development gains, according to a new United Nations report released on Tuesday.