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A new WHO report highlights the severe global impact of alcohol and drug use, attributing over three million deaths per year to these substances. The report underscores the urgent need for effective treatment and preventive measures.

UN Report 2024: Rise in drug use disorders, synthetic opioids, and environmental impact amid global drug crisis.

Description Internally displaced people hit a record 76 million, driven by conflict and natural disasters, says UN advisor.

Nearly 6,000 attacks on education recorded in 2022-2023, with over 10,000 victims globally.

UN calls on G7 to leverage political and financial resources to prevent starvation in Sudan and Gaza. Millions of people are on the brink of starvation as conflicts rage across many regions of the world, with Sudan and Gaza being the most affected. UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths highlighted the urgent need for immediate action to prevent widespread famine.

Discover the alarming rise in global forced displacement as detailed in the 2024 UNHCR Global Trends Report, with 120 million people uprooted due to conflict, climate change, and human rights violations. Historic Surge in Forced Displacement Reaches 120 Million Amid Global Crises

75% of youth believe gender equality can be achieved in their lifetime if powerholders act now.

Nearly 400 million children under 5 endure abuse at home, according to UNICEF. Discover the impacts and necessary actions to protect and nurture young children globally.

World fisheries and aquaculture production has reached an all-time high, with aquaculture surpassing capture fisheries in the production of aquatic animals for the first time, according to the latest report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The 2024 edition of "The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture" (SOFIA) provides a comprehensive analysis of global trends, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices to meet rising demands and address food security challenges.

The world saw the highest number of state-based conflicts in 2023 since 1946, marking it as one of the most violent years since the end of the Cold War.