May 30, 2019, at 08:53 am
New York, May 30 (IBNS): The top United Nations body in the Asia-Pacific region opened its annual session this week, calling for greater empowerment of disadvantaged and marginalized groups if the region is to achieve the ambitious 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and fulfill its promise to leave no one behind.
Key UN forum in Asia-Pacific sets its sights on combatting inequality
May 15, 2018, at 02:51 pm
New York, May 15 (IBNS): With concern growing that the divide between rich and poor is continuing to widen – especially in the Asia-Pacific region – top United Nations officials are calling for greater emphasis on growth that leads to fairer societies and a healthier planet.
May 08, 2018, at 01:46 pm
New York, May 8 (IBNS): Economies in the Asia-Pacific region registered robust growth in 2017 and prospects for this year look promising, the United Nations development arm in the region said, urging countries to take advantage of positive conditions and address underlying vulnerabilities.
ESCAP: 70 years of UN efforts to advance socio-economic development in Asia and the Pacific
May 13, 2017, at 02:32 pm
New York, May 13(Just Earth News): Notwithstanding the challenges faced by countries in Asia and Pacific, the region has witnessed economic and social achievements beyond expectations over the past 70 years, according to the head of the United Nations body assisting with development efforts.
UN Asia-Pacific forum opens meeting to advance gender equality
Nov 20, 2014, at 10:08 pm
New York, Nov 20 (IBNS): More than 700 representatives from governments, inter-governmental organizations, UN bodies and civil society in Asia and the Pacific began meeting Wednesday to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment with the keynote speaker highlighting the urgency of eliminating violence against women and girls.