Author: Abraham Mutazu

Introduction In 2015, the United Nations General Assembly implemented the 2030 Agenda of Sustainable Development, a transformative international framework, which is aimed to enhance peace, prosperity and environmental sustainability by applying 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets. These targets, including the elimination of poverty and hunger, gender equality and climate action, were a radical international outlook on the overall development of humanity. However, the world as it approaches the mid-way point to 2030 is being given the darkest perspective on a global basis. The UN Sustainable Development Report (2024) finds that 15 per cent of SDG targets have…

Specialized UN Agencies: ILO, FAO, UNESCO (Improved Readability) Introduction Globalization has created a world where labour rights, agricultural productivity, and education are no longer confined to domestic policy; they are global challenges that demand coordinated responses. The United Nations (UN), through its specialized agencies, plays a critical role in shaping international frameworks that translate into tangible local benefits. Among these agencies, the International Labour Organization (ILO), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) stand out as key actors in advancing human welfare. While the ILO safeguards workers, the FAO combats hunger and fosters…