Tag: asia

UNDP's latest report unveils the drastic decline of Myanmar's middle class post-coup, with three-quarters of the population facing poverty or nearing it. Learn about the urgent need for interventions to stem the crisis.

Explore the latest report from ESCAP highlighting the uneven progress and persistent inequalities in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across Asia-Pacific. Delve into the challenges faced by marginalized groups and the urgent need for targeted interventions to ensure inclusive development.

Embark on a transformative journey with UNICEF as we challenge the norms of institutional care, advocating for a brighter future for over 450,000 children in Europe and Central Asia

Discover the profound impacts of the climate crisis in the Asia-Pacific region, from extreme weather to rising sea levels. Explore the urgent need for sustainable policies to safeguard human development and secure a better future.

Explore the alarming projections from the IOM GDI - up to 2.8 billion people at risk of heat waves by 2090. Dive into the interactive Climate Mobility Impacts dashboard, revealing hotspots and providing insights for proactive measures in the face of climate-related displacement.

Same-sex marriage is a dynamic legal and social issue resonating across South, Southeast, and East Asia, with a median of 49% of adults expressing at least some level of support for legalizing same-sex marriage, while 43% opposing it.

Dive into the world of the Moringa tree, hailed as the 'miracle tree,' originating from Asia and Africa. This botanical wonder is not just a tree but a comprehensive solution for maintaining physical and mental well-being. From leaves to flowers, pods to barks, sap to roots, the Moringa tree encompasses a treasure trove of benefits waiting to be explored.

The Asia-Pacific region has achieved rapid poverty reduction, with over 1.5 billion people lifted out of extreme poverty over the past few generations. While this is a remarkable achievement, challenges persist, including entrenched inequalities and disruptive forces, said The 2024 Asia-Pacific Human Development Report Making our Future: New Directions for Human Development in Asia and the Pacific.

The bedrocks of democracy are under threat worldwide, as a recent report from the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) reveals. This comprehensive study highlights alarming trends of declining democracy in many nations. From compromised elections to infringements on fundamental rights like freedom of expression and assembly, democracy is facing serious challenges, said the report--The Global State of Democracy 2023: The New Checks and Balances.

In the world of international migration, India has emerged as a prominent player, holding its position as the primary source of new migrants to OECD countries in 2020, 2021, and, if current trends persist, in 2022. The surge in migration in India increased to 172%, according to year’s OECD Outlook. These numbers have catapulted these nations into the spotlight, making them key sources of migration, just behind Ukraine.