Amid growing concern for the safety of migrants, particularly in Africa, as they undertake extreme risks in hopes of a better future or to escape violence and persecution, a high-level body established by the United Nations development arm in the … Read More
[column width=”47%” padding=”6%”] Ensuring young people in rural areas can access financing and earn decent incomes is essential to stem migration to Europe and elsewhere, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) President said on Monday. Gilbert F. Houngbo, who began … Read More
New York, US (PANA) – A new UN report on Saturday spotlighted the significant impact of young migrants on origin, transit and destination countries and communities, as well as the challenges they face, as told in their own voices. According … Read More
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon – Photo: UN PANA New York, US – UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for the implementation of measures that protect the rights of millions of migrants as well as recognise their contributions to society. Ban … Read More
PANA Tripoli, Libya – At least 82 persons, mainly Somali migrants including women and children, were reported dead when the boat they were sailing on sank Thursday off Italy, quoting the Vatican Radio. The radio said 150 other passengers survived … Read More
