United Nations Development Program
Coverage of United Nations Development Program in the Nexus archive.
- UN officials urge Western nations to engage with Afghanistan to prevent it sliding into instability
UN officials Barham Salih and Alexander De Croo urge Western nations to engage with Afghanistan to prevent instability exacerbated by crises like refugee returns, poverty, and a Taliban government restricting women's rights. The country faces compounding challenges including climate change, aid cuts, and international isolation.
- UN officials urge Western nations to engage with Afghanistan to prevent it sliding into instability
UN officials urge Western nations to engage with Afghanistan to prevent instability amid multiple crises, including returning refugees, poverty, and a Taliban government excluding women from education and jobs. The article highlights progress in security and reduced drug production, but emphasizes risks from international isolation and aid cuts.
- As her 180-day mandate expires, Venezuela’s acting leader defends quake response
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez defended the government’s response to twin earthquakes in La Guaira, which killed over 2,295 people and left more than 38,000 missing, as her 180-day interim mandate nears expiration. She claimed rescue efforts continue despite criticism over delays, attributing public outrage to 'propaganda,' while the UN estimates $6.7 billion in physical damage from the disaster.
- Venezuelan medics fear infections from quake injuries as search for untold dead continues
Venezuelan doctors warn of rising infection risks among earthquake survivors due to poor sanitation and overcrowded shelters. The U.S. military has deployed 900 personnel to assist with relief efforts, while the Trump administration has pledged $300 million in aid. The earthquakes, which killed over 1,900 people, have caused $6.7 billion in damage and left 1.2 million tons of debris.
- Danny Glover speaks about his Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Danny Glover discusses his Alzheimer’s diagnosis and ongoing efforts to reduce stigma around the disease. He has experienced speech and memory changes but remains active, attending events and advocating for honest conversations about health challenges. Glover also shares his past battle with epilepsy and his humanitarian work with organizations like UNICEF and the United Nations Development Program.
- After bombs, blackouts and bank restrictions, Gaza’s digital workers are still coding
Palestinian programmer Tarik Zaeem and others in Gaza continue to work as digital freelancers despite the challenges of war and blockade, providing a vital source of income and escape. The digital sector has grown steadily, with thousands of Palestinians registered on platforms like Freelancer.com and Upwork. This growth is seen as a key solution to the unemployment problem in Gaza.