World Drug Report 2019: 35 million people worldwide suffer from drug use disorders while only 1 in 7 people receive treatment

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Globally, some 35 million people are estimated to suffer from drug use disorders and who require treatment services, according to the latest World Drug Report, released today by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

Modernization of world nuclear forces continues despite overall decrease in number of warheads

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The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) today launches the findings of SIPRI Yearbook 2019, which assesses the current state of armaments, disarmament and international security.

ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS FORUM 2019: Global Goals, Local Opportunities

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UN ESCAP is collaborating with the Government of Papua New Guinea and the Papua New Guinea Investment and Promotion Authority to jointly organize the APBF 2019 in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on 20-21 June, 2019.

Creating Opportunities for Rural Youth 2019 Rural Development Report

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Youth is the period of life -- from age 15 to 24 -- when we cease to depend on others and take charge of our own future. If the transition goes well, everyone benefits. But a failed transition can result in life-long poverty, and a negative impact on society and the economy.This report focuses on rural youth, who make up around half of all young people in developing countries.

New international labour standard to combat violence, harassment, at work agreed

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The Centenary International Labour Conference has adopted a new Convention and Recommendation to combat violence and harassment in the workplace.

PARTNERSHIPS FOR AND WITH CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES

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Learning with Fun, an incredible example on how volunteers can make the difference. Learning with Fun is the ENGAGE pilot program to harness the social emotional learning of children with disabilities.

World Day Against Child Labour 12 June

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The International Labour Organization (ILO) launched the World Day Against Child Labour in 2002 to focus attention on the global extent of child labour and the action and efforts needed to eliminate it. Each year on 12 June, the World Day brings together governments, employers and workers organizations, civil society.

World Day Against Child Labour: Statement of ILO Director-General Guy Ryde

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n a statement released for World Day Against Child Labour, ILO Director-General Guy Ryder urges Governments, workers and employers to make a final push to end child labour.

Quotes of Heads of State/Government at Centenary International Labour Conference

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Dozens more dignitaries are scheduled to address the Centenary session of the ILC. Nearly 6,000 delegates – representing governments, workers and employers – will discuss how to address the transformative changes in the world of work, and will consider the adoption of a landmark ILO Centenary Declaration focusing on the future of work.

The future of work ‘with social justice for all’ tops agenda of centenary UN Labour conference

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The Centenary International Labour Conference got underway on Monday at the UN in Geneva, with ILO chief Guy Ryder, calling on hundreds of delegates from around the world to help “construct a future of work, with social justice for all”.

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