Current events offer teachers opportunities to bring classroom topics to life. Using real-world examples helps students make connections between lessons and their own experiences. Currently, the world faces several major challenges. COVID-19 remains a global health concern, as do the effects of climate change and child labor. The United Nations and its specialized agencies are working on numerous issues from disaster relief to education, gender equality, and peaceful uses of atomic energy. This article outlines some of these efforts.
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