Global migration per year has nearly tripled since 2000, new study finds

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Global migration has risen sharply from approximately 13 million people per year in 2000 to around 35 million people per year in 2023. This is according to a transformative new dataset on human migration published today (10 June 2026) in leading journal Nature by researchers from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and the University of Hong Kong (HKU).

Despite Geopolitical Headwinds and Slow Progress, Global Commitment to the SDGs Holds Strong

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June 23, 2026 By SDG Transformation Center New SDSN report calls for stronger governance and implementation as the world enters the final stretch of the 2030 Agenda

The suffering in Gaza is far from over: ICRC Regional Director

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The first thing that you see when you come into the Gaza strip is just the scale of the destruction.

Strategic Impact Through Volunteerism

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Partnerships in the humanitarian and migration sector are often measured in frameworks and agreements. Yet, the most meaningful partnerships are built through something less visible: sustained trust, shared purpose, and colleagues who choose, day after day, to work together. By Fatima Diop UNV Focal Point, IOM and Bisam Gyawali Partnerships Development Specialist, UNV

New Research Report: AI Systems as Digital Public Goods

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New UNU–ADB–UN ODET study: Openness alone isn’t enough, AI systems need to deliver public value, accountability, safeguards, and local relevance.

UN80 Initiative and the Environmental Pillar Dimension

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The UN80 initiative – the United Nations’ system-wide reform – was launched by UN Secretary-General António Guterres in March 2025.

Growing leadership and momentum on environmental action

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Speech delivered by: Inger Andersen For: 174th meeting of the Committee of Permanent Representatives Location: Nairobi, Kenya

IOM Calls for Balanced, Sustainable Delivery on Migration under Irish EU Presidency

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Brussels, 29 June 2026 – As Ireland prepares to assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) at a decisive moment for migration management, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is calling on EU Member States to translate new migration reforms into practical, evidence-driven implementation, backed by strong partnerships and sustainable investment.

Preliminary Report by Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence

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The Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence has officially released its Preliminary Report.

655 million people still living without electricity underscore urgent need to deliver on universal energy access target

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Latest data show uneven progress, highlighting the critical need to focus on affordability and vulnerable communities 24 June 2026 Joint News Release Washington, New York, Paris, Geneva, Abu Dhabi Reading time: 6 min (1575 words)

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