UNHCR has warned that many of the world’s stateless people may miss out on vaccinations as a result of their lack of citizenship or proof of identity. In its latest report on The Impact of Covid-19 on Stateless Populations, the agency notes that the majority of national immunization plans do not provide clarity on their coverage of stateless people. UNHCR’s International Protection chief, Gillian Triggs said, “There are millions known to be stateless around the world, without the nationality … [Read more...] about UNHCR: Several world’s stateless people in risk due to vaccine gap
Gaza: UNRWA launches $164 million humanitarian and early recovery appeal
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is launching a $164 million humanitarian and early recovery appeal following the hostilities in Gaza in May 2021. This updated appeal incorporates the immediate emergency response actions implemented by UNRWA in Gaza and the West Bank between 10 and 31 May, as well as early recovery needs of Palestine refugees in Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, until 31 December 2021. It supersedes the … [Read more...] about Gaza: UNRWA launches $164 million humanitarian and early recovery appeal
EIB grants €100 million as support for SMEs and mid-caps in North Macedonia
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing €100 million to the Development Bank of North Macedonia JSC Skopje (DBNM). These funds will be available under more favourable conditions as immediate support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-caps. The financing is part of the Team Europe initiative and the EIB’s financial package to help the Western Balkans as the region recovers from COVID-19. The scheme supports small businesses in North Macedonia that operate in … [Read more...] about EIB grants €100 million as support for SMEs and mid-caps in North Macedonia
Brazil continues to support Suriname during the pandemic
Brazil continues to support Suriname during the pandemic, strengthening the relationship between the countries. The donated PPE items were procured and handed over by PAHO on behalf of the Brazilian government, and include: 13.636 KN95 respirators, 19.800 medical masks and 450 pairs of medical gloves. Dr. Karen Lewis-Bell, PAHO/WHO Representative in Suriname said, “The protection of health workers will continue to be one of the key interventions in the COVID-19 Response and we need to ensure … [Read more...] about Brazil continues to support Suriname during the pandemic
John Templeton Foundation commits $11 million in support of research
The John Templeton Foundation has announced an $11 million commitment in support of research into whether people's religious or spiritual beliefs and practices contribute to health, happiness, or long-term flourishing. The grant is part of the foundation's five-year, $21.5 million effort to collect new data from the original Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC), a study of children born between April 1991 and December of 1992 in the Avon region in the west of England that … [Read more...] about John Templeton Foundation commits $11 million in support of research
Save the Children stands upright to protect children’s lives in Yemen
Despite killing and maiming at least 194 childrenin Yemen in 2020 according to UN verified data, the Saudi and Emirati led coalition gets a green light to continue destroying children’s lives in Yemen, warned Save the Children In a disheartening decision, the UN Secretary General António Guterres again failed to include the coalition in this year’s ‘list of shame’. It was taken off the list last year, with a commitment by the Secretary General to relist them unless there was a ‘sustained … [Read more...] about Save the Children stands upright to protect children’s lives in Yemen
European national associations helping refugees in rebuilding their lives
UEFA, European football’s governing body and UNHCR teamed up to recognise six European national football associations for their success in using the game’s unifying power to help refugees rebuild their lives. At the start of a week when the international community marks World Refugee Day, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, joined the Director of UEFA’s Football Social Responsibility programme, Michele Uva, for an online event announcing the winners of UEFA’s annual … [Read more...] about European national associations helping refugees in rebuilding their lives
Nepal receives 982 oxygen concentrators towards a stronger COVID-19 response
Nepal received 982 units of 10-liter oxygen concentrators, financed by the World Bank. The concentrators are part of a long-term solution for augmenting Nepal’s capacities to supply therapeutic oxygen to public health facilities towards a stronger response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sher Bahadur Tamang, Minister of Health and Population, said: “I am very pleased that we have been able to quickly bring in the oxygen concentrators, which will be dispatched to health facilities of greatest need … [Read more...] about Nepal receives 982 oxygen concentrators towards a stronger COVID-19 response
Lebanon’s education system ‘under threat,’ says Report
According to a new World Bank report, Lebanon needs to urgently embark on a comprehensive reform agenda that puts students at the center of the education sector and prioritizes quality of education for all. Low levels of learning and skills mismatch in the job market have put the future of generations of Lebanese children at risk and imply a critical need for more and better targeted investments in the sector. The report, titled “Foundations for Building Forward Better: An Education Reform … [Read more...] about Lebanon’s education system ‘under threat,’ says Report
$30M World Bank Support for Malawi’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout
To assist Malawi in the acquisition and deployment of safe, affordable and effective COVID-19 (coronavirus) vaccines, the World Bank approved $30 million in additional financing. This is an additional financing for the existing Malawi’s COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness project bringing the World Bank contributions to the country’s health sector COVID-19 response and vaccination efforts to a total of $37 million. The additional financing will mostly go towards the … [Read more...] about $30M World Bank Support for Malawi’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout
