Cellphones are a staple of American life in 2024, but research shows in-class cellphone use can have a negative impact on students' grades, social skills, emotional development and mental health. Many ...

August 2016, No. 2 Vol. LIII, Sport Aims for the Goals After 15 years of progress towards the unprecedented Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the world has turned its attention to the successor ...

Peter Jackson is Chief Editor of the Yearbook Unit of the UN Department of Public Information, which annually publishes the Yearbook of the United Nations, the most authoritative reference book on the ...

Informal settlements in Africa are diverse. Across regions and even in the same city, socioeconomic and physical conditions vary. One thing is common though: upgrading them is a challenge. Among the ...

The world faces an alarming rise in conflict and violence—with more violent conflicts today than at any time in the past three decades, and the largest forced displacement crisis ever recorded. These ...

(opens in a new window) (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window) Copy From 4–6 November, HelpAge International and the HelpAge global network will be in Doha, Qatar at ...

While there are certainly benefits to the use of technology by children, there are also potential drawbacks that must be considered. One of the most significant concerns is the risk of addiction and ...

Pursuant to General Assembly Resolution 78/261 of 26 February 2024, a “Second World Summit for Social Development” (WSSD2) was launched, to be held in Doha, Qatar on 4 to 6 November 2025[1]. H.E. Mr.

Media influences and conventional beauty standards have long plagued society. This issue took on new urgency in May 2023 when the U.S. surgeon general issued a major public advisory over the links ...