UNESCO Science Report: The Race Against Time for Smarter Development

This brief report, published by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), provides data and  infographics about the disproportionate HIV burden faced by adolescent girls and young women, and describes how gender inequalities and discrimination further compound their vulnerabilities to HIV. Adolescent girls and women—particularly those who experience gender-based violence, are sexually exploited, or use drugs—are often underserved by services and underrepresented by policies and investments. The report outlines the ways in which many…

This independent report, commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO) and written by Sir Liam Donaldson, explores the WHO’s work in global health over the past decade. Focusing on the major persistent and emerging challenges during this time, the report emphasizes the role of the WHO and its ongoing commitments in the field, with goals to make the world healthier, fairer, and safer. Topics discussed include population, maternal and child health, antimicrobial resistance, climate change,…

The 2020 Global Education Monitoring Report, published by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), assesses global progress toward the Sustainable Development Goal on education (SDG4) and its 10 targets. The 2020 report specifically examines diversity and inclusion in education, noting that segregation is still prevalent in educational settings; in the case of students with disabilities, 25% of countries arrange for education in separate settings. 25% of teachers in 48 education systems report…