Amy Lieberman
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Why the UN chief race might wrap sooner than expected
While several others have stepped forward to run for the U.N. secretary-general role, only incumbent António Guterres has been formally recognized as a candidate. → Read More
COVID-19 demands speed, long-term thinking from private foundations
Several foundations, including Gates and Rockefeller, have quickly increased their funding to respond to COVID-19 needs. The work cannot replace governments', but could help redefine the direction of philanthropic giving, experts say. → Read More
COVID-19 will push 130 million into poverty by 2030, UN report shows
The pandemic will cut global economic outputs by $8.5 trillion over the next two years, costing millions of jobs. But the losses also forecast an increasingly unequal future, says U.N. economist Elliott Harris. → Read More
Yemen and COVID-19: 'A perfect storm' for catastrophe, experts warn
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Yemen remains relatively low. But WHO's Yemen head and other humanitarian actors say the cases are likely to rise quickly, challenging the country's fragile health system. → Read More
Women, peace, security agenda approaches 20th year with shaky progress
Progress on the landmark U.N. Resolution 1325 is not “coming fast enough or far enough," U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said. The new resolution aims to close the gap in implementing the agenda. → Read More
Tough choices for low-income countries on road to UHC
The hard work of negotiating a universal health coverage agreement is done. But the next task — implementing plans at the country level — comes with tradeoffs, global health experts tell Devex. → Read More
Q&A: LGBTQ discrimination expert sees 'paradigm shift' at UN
Countries are starting to see the importance of having a conversation around violence and discrimination, says Victor Madrigal-Borloz, U.N. independent expert on protections for LGBTQ people. → Read More
In northeast Syria, remaining aid workers face 'highly volatile' situation
The emergency response situation in northeast Syria is changing daily for INGOs such as Save the Children, following a new wave of conflict that has displaced more than 150,000 people in one week. → Read More
Disaster risk reduction must secure a place in all budgets, UN expert says
It's not always easy to convince governments to spend money in more resilient infrastructure or safer schools. But it's key for disaster risk recovery, Mami Mizutori, the U.N. secretary-general's special representative for DRR, tells Devex. → Read More
'It is up to us to do something different' on climate, IFRC president says
Climate change is altering the nature of humanitarian response work, IFRC president Francesco Rocca tells Devex. → Read More
Q&A: How UNDP plans to become an 'employer of choice'
The global workforce is changing and UNDP has a new plan for how to keep pace, explains Human Resources Director David Bearfield. → Read More
74th UNGA: What Devex is watching
As the 74th United Nations General Assembly debates kick off next week, here are a few of the key stories we'll be following, straight from our reporting team on the ground. → Read More
Climate adaptation is expensive. Inaction will cost more, report finds
Investing in climate adaptation is worth more than $7 trillion in net benefits, according to the Global Commission on Adaptation. "If the economics are so attractive, why isn't it happening?" asks Manish Bapna, managing director of the World Resources Institute. → Read More
UNFPA Colombia response in jeopardy, country director says
UNFPA in Colombia is still operating mainly with its modest annual budget, no longer able to keep pace with the continuous arrival of Venezuelans, UNFPA Colombia country director says. → Read More
Youth advocates travel across Canada with a simple message: Learn about the SDGs
A small, youth-led NGO in Canada is working to bring the SDGs to 3% of the country's population. It admits its goals are big. But youth can still take action, it says. → Read More
UHC high-level meeting unlikely to be 'transformative moment,' CSO experts say
Governments will address the challenge of achieving universal health coverage during a high-level meeting at the U.N. in September. But so far, the agreement falls flat, civil society experts say. → Read More
With hurricane recovery still ongoing, Caribbean islands brace for more
Caribbean islands are likely to face increasingly destructive hurricanes in the future. The Clinton Foundation is one international organization that is providing support for ongoing resiliency work. → Read More
Women's risks in aid work require examination and action, OCHA deputy says
Aid worker attacks are on the rise. For women, the risks are unique — and not well enough understood, says Ursula Mueller, deputy emergency relief coordinator at OCHA. → Read More
The SDGs are big. Rockefeller Philanthropy VP offers a primer on where to begin
Many philanthropic donors still work outside of the SDGs — but engagement can happen within existing models of work, explains Heather Grady, vice president at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. → Read More
Some gender equality progress 'slipping away,' says former Global Fund for Women CEO
Musimbi Kanyoro finished her eight-year tenure as leader of the Global Fund for Women in July. Despite an increase in investments, much more work on women's leadership and social movements is needed, she tells Devex. → Read More