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In 2004, there were 218 million children trapped in child labour, of whom 126 million were in hazardous work. More
Global issues
There are many global challenges facing our world today. These can not be solved by any one sector of society alone. Corporations and UN organisations can partner effectively to advance awareness of issues.
If you are interested in a specific global issue, use the drop down menu to select an issue from the list. You can then search relevant UN-business partnership stories, UN needs, videos, and further information.
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UN organisations bring:
- global reach
- local presence
- local knowledge
- years of experience
- a vast network of relevant organisations including non-profits, academic institutions, interested businesses and more.
Companies bring:
- their networks
- financial, technical and human resources
- expertise
- strategic engagement, whether philanthropic or for-profit in nature.
If you are interested in a specific global issue, use the drop down menu to select an issue from the list. You can then search relevant UN-business partnership stories, UN needs, videos, and further information.
New to this site? You might like to see a 3 minute cartoon overview or read a quick guide for business users.