Population data sheet 2023
The Population Data Sheet, published annually by ESCAP, features a range of key indicators on population and development. The focus is on population size, structure and growth rates, as well as fertility,
People
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Mountain women of the world: challenges, resilience and collective power
Women play a key role in environmental protection and social and economic development in mountain areas. They are often the primary managers of mountain resources, guardians of biodiversity and keepers
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Turning the tide on internal displacement: a development approach to solutions
Internal displacement is a major challenge to sustainable development. By the end of the 2021, more than 59 million people remained displaced in their own countries – the highest ever global figure and
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50,000 lives lost during migration: Analysis of Missing Migrants Project Data 2014-2022
More than 50,000 people worldwide have lost their lives during their migratory journeys since IOM's Missing Migrants Project began documenting deaths in 2014, according to a new IOM report published. Despite
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Kerala Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2022
The Labour and Skills (E) Department vide notification dated 18th November, 2022 has issued the Kerala Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2022. They shall come into force at once.
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From darkness to blue skies: listening to Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and Afro-descendant Peoples about their journey to a better future
Over the course of 2022, one hundred leaders of grassroots networks in 22 countries*—men, women, and youth among Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and Afro-descendant Peoples—were interviewed about
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A statistical update on birth registration in Africa
Of the 164 million unregistered children under 5 worldwide, more than half (around 91 million) live in Africa, according to this new statistical update on birth registration in Africa, published by UNICEF
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African women’s report 2021: digital finance ecosystems- pathways to women’s economic empowerment in Africa
This report contains a systematic analysis that sheds light on each component of digital finance and on how the components are linked with gender equality and women’s economic empowerment. It addresses
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Asia-Pacific report on population ageing 2022: trends, policies and good practices regarding older persons and population ageing
This report provides an overview of levels and trends in population ageing and the situation of older persons in Asia and the Pacific. It also provides an overview of policies and good practices on population
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Supreme Court directs states and UTs to furnish information on schemes for the welfare of the elderly, 27/09/2022
<p>Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Ashwani Kumar Vs Union of India & Others dated 27/09/2022.</p> <p>The Supreme Court directed the states and Union Territories to furnish information
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Frame schemes for appointment of para-legal volunteers for children in police stations: SC
<p>Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Bachpan Bachao Andolan Vs Union of India & Others dated 19/09/2022.</p><a href="http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/file/para-legal-volunteers-children-SC_Order_19-Sep-2022.pdf"