Tobacco Control

Impact of the UK’s smokefree generation policy on tobacco-related equity in England: a simulation study

Background Modelling studies find the smokefree generation (SFG) policy could help achieve the tobacco endgame. The UK is on ...

Ram Gopal Varma Says Banning Social Media For Minors Will Do More Harm After Ghaziabad Sisters’ Death

The Ghaziabad suicide of three sisters sparks debate on social media bans for minors. Ram Gopal Varma warns such bans may ...
Opinion

Ram Gopal Varma slams calls to ban social media for minors after Ghaziabad sisters’ suicide tragedy

Following the suicide of three sisters, the issue of social media access for minors has resurfaced. Ram Gopal Varma has criticised proposed bans in a new post. | Bollywood ...
Phys.org

Subnational income inequality revealed: Regional successes may hold key to addressing widening gap globally

Income inequality is one of the most important measures of economic health, social justice and quality of life. More reliably trackable than wealth inequality, which was recently given a gloomy report ...
The Conversation

Global inequality is as urgent as climate change: the world needs a panel of experts to steer solutions

Joseph E. Stiglitz is chair of the G20 Extraordinary Committee of Independent Experts on Global Inequality. Imraan Valodia does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company ...
Phys.org

Climate change and inequality are connected. Policies need to reflect this

An increasingly strong case is being made to bring inequality into discussions about climate change. The logic behind this has been set out by leading international institutions such as the ...
The Washington Post

At the G-20, the U.S. plays spoiler as global inequality spikes

In Johannesburg this weekend, the world’s major economies are gathering to grapple with the most crucial global challenges of the day. All the big powers except the United States, that is. Not only ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Stiglitz Declares an ‘Inequality Emergency’ in G-20 Report

The Group of 20’s first report on inequality called for the creation of a panel to help governments confront a deepening crisis that is undermining democracy. The report by a group of experts led by ...
Reuters

G20 taskforce calls for global panel to tackle 'inequality emergency'

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 4 (Reuters) - A G20 taskforce established by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the creation of an international panel to tackle inequality, warning that extreme ...
webtv.un.org

New UN report warns of global social crisis driven by insecurity, inequality, and distrust

24 April 2025 - Economic insecurity, staggering levels of inequality, declining social trust and social fragmentation are destabilizing societies worldwide. The World Social Report 2025, released ...
bianet

Turkey ranks first in Europe for income inequality

According to the “Income Inequality and Poverty Report in Turkey” prepared by the the Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions of Turkey and General Services Workers’ Union (DİSK/Genel-İş) Research ...