United Nations Report
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Wildfires to scorch large parts of the world in coming decades, UN warnsThe likelihood of catastrophic wildfires globally could increase by more than 50 per cent by the turn of the century, according to a report from the United Nations.WorldFeb 23, 2022
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More than 12,000 children killed, injured in armed conflict in 2018: UN reportThe deaths and injuries were among more than 24,000 "grave violations" against children verified by the United Nations.WorldJul 29, 2019
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Climate change is undermining efforts to end extreme poverty: UN reportA U.N. report says hunger is growing and the world is not on track to end extreme poverty by 2030 and meet other U.N. goals.WorldJul 9, 2019
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464,000 people killed in homicides around the world in 2017: UN reportThe Global Study on Homicide 2919 published Monday said the region with highest number of homicide victims was the Americas.WorldJul 8, 2019
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Queen’s professor reacts to the U.N.’s plant and animal extinction reportMore than one million species of plants and animals are facing extinction, the report says.CanadaMay 8, 2019
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