The World Bank and the Government of Japan, together with global policymakers, today (10 October) called for greater efforts to integrate disaster risk management into national development planning and international development assistance. WORLD BANK
The United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights today said that what was needed inMaliwas "for the government to take control over rebel controlled area and an organization of a credible election." UNTV
On World Mental Health Day (10 October), the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for an end to the stigmatization of depression and other mental disorders and for better access to treatment for all people who need it. WHO
Risks to global financial stability have increased and financial markets have been volatile as European policymakers grapple with the ongoing crisis, the IMF said in its latest assessment of the global financial sector. IMF
Millions of Haitian children are heading to the classroom this school year and UNICEF is supporting the Haitian government to provide children a free and quality education, in particular vulnerable children and those in difficult-to-access areas. UNICEF