The European Commission has launched the 2026 call for the European Solidarity Corps, marking a double milestone: 30 years of EU volunteering and 10 years since the establishment of the Corps. With an increased budget of €175.3 million, the programme aims to continue empowering thousands of young people to engage in solidarity actions across Europe… [Read More]
EU4CSOs Ukraine: €17 Million Call for Proposals Now Open
The European Union (EU) has announced the 2025 Call for Proposals under the EU4CSOs in Ukraine programme, supported through the Ukraine Facility. This initiative provides a total budget of €17 million to support civil society organisations (CSOs) across Ukraine in implementing projects that strengthen societal resilience and promote democratic values. The call invites proposals under… [Read More]
How Antimicrobial Resistance is Undermining a Century of Global Health Progress
Almost a century ago, the discovery of antimicrobials revolutionized medicine, transforming once-fatal infections such as pneumonia, sepsis, and tuberculosis into treatable conditions and making surgeries safer. These breakthroughs have saved millions of lives. However, misuse and overuse of antimicrobials have led to the rapid emergence of drug-resistant bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Today, one in… [Read More]
One Health AMR Conference Comes to Zimbabwe During Global Antimicrobial Awareness Week
Harare will host the One Health AMR Conference 2025 from 19–20 November, coinciding with World Antimicrobial Awareness Week. The flagship event will convene over 150 in-person participants alongside a wider virtual audience, bringing together national, regional, and international experts to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a growing global public health and development challenge. AMR undermines the… [Read More]
Spotlight on COPD: Engaging Media Workshops to Educate and Inform
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death worldwide, claiming over 3.5 million lives each year. Despite its significant impact, COPD remains relatively unknown, underprioritized, and underfunded. The condition causes symptoms such as cough, difficulty breathing, wheezing, and fatigue, which profoundly affect the quality of life of those living with it…. [Read More]
Multi-Million Pound Funding Boosts UK Research and Innovation
The UK government has announced significant new funding to support pioneering life sciences projects, aiming to transform healthcare, enhance economic growth, and strengthen national renewal. This investment will back bold initiatives ranging from the use of robots in medicine production to turning spent nuclear fuel into innovative cancer therapies. It forms a key part of… [Read More]
New Measures Protect Children in Care from Entering the Justice System
The UK government has announced a review of the National Protocol to prevent the criminalisation of children in care, aiming to ensure vulnerable young people receive support rather than face unnecessary criminal sanctions. Care leavers are disproportionately affected, being four times more likely to receive a conviction and ten times more likely to end up… [Read More]
New Strategy to Enhance Energy Infrastructure Resilience and Reliability
The UK government has announced plans to introduce its first comprehensive Energy Resilience Strategy following the North Hyde substation fire in March, which caused widespread disruption at Heathrow Airport. The incident prompted immediate action, including commissioning the National Energy System Operator (NESO) to investigate the fire and assess Britain’s energy resilience. NESO’s investigation, concluded in… [Read More]
Ireland Commits Over €50 Million to Boost 10 Shared Island Programmes
Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris have announced over €50 million in funding from the Shared Island Fund for 10 new programmes to be implemented between 2026 and 2030, aimed at strengthening connections and cooperation across the island of Ireland. The investment spans media, emergency management, cultural engagement, creative arts, transport, environmental initiatives, agriculture,… [Read More]
Nigeria School Massacre: UNICEF Demands Immediate Measures to Safeguard Children
UNICEF condemned the recent attack on a school in Nigeria, emphasizing that no child should face danger while pursuing an education and that classrooms must remain safe spaces. Reports indicate that one of the abducted schoolgirls managed to escape and is now safe, while another student who was not taken also fled during the incident…. [Read More]
Global Urbanization Surge: Cities Host Almost 50% of the World’s Population
In 1950, the global population was 2.5 billion, with only 20 per cent living in cities. By 2050, two-thirds of population growth is expected to occur in urban areas, while rural populations decline, except in sub-Saharan Africa. Metropolitan regions known as “megacities,” with over 10 million inhabitants, are projected to expand further, reflecting the accelerating… [Read More]
How Less Than 1% of Military Budgets Could Eradicate World Hunger
By 2026, an estimated 318 million people are projected to face crisis levels of hunger or worse, more than twice the number recorded in 2019, according to the World Food Programme’s (WFP) 2026 Global Outlook. International support for the world’s most vulnerable populations remains slow, fragmented, and underfunded, leaving many unable to access the assistance… [Read More]
Ending World Hunger: A Global Investment That’s Under 1% of Military Spending
By 2026, an estimated 318 million people are projected to face crisis levels of hunger or worse, more than twice the number recorded in 2019, according to the World Food Programme’s (WFP) 2026 Global Outlook. International support for the world’s most vulnerable populations remains slow, fragmented, and underfunded, leaving many unable to access the assistance… [Read More]
From Talks to Action: Addressing Gaza’s Immediate Humanitarian Needs
Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq emphasized the urgent need to turn recent diplomatic progress into tangible actions on the ground in Gaza. While the UN does not play a formal role in finalizing the Board of Peace, chaired by President Trump, or in the planned stabilization force, it remains committed to fulfilling the responsibilities assigned to… [Read More]
Ministry of Energy and UNDP Launch Inclusive Just Energy Transition Framework in Mongolia
In Ulaanbaatar on 3 November 2025, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Mongolia, in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and supported by the Joint SDG Fund, officially launched the Just Energy Transition Framework (JETF). This national roadmap sets out Mongolia’s strategy for moving toward a clean, inclusive, and socially just energy future, emphasizing… [Read More]
Strengthening Migration Efforts: Ecuador Leads Global Compact Champion Nations Initiative
The Government of Ecuador hosted a regional Dialogue of Champion Countries of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM), bringing together governments from across the Americas to review progress and build on discussions from Geneva, where Ecuador presented its National Implementation Plan (2025–2029). The forum provided an opportunity for countries to strengthen… [Read More]
New ASEAN Initiative Strengthens Child Labour Prevention Strategies
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), with support from the International Labour Organization (ILO), has launched the ASEAN Roadmap for the Prevention of Child Labour Including the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour by 2035. Endorsed at the 47th ASEAN Summit, this Roadmap reinforces the region’s commitment to collective action to end… [Read More]
Thailand Construction Sector: Enhancing Protection and Accountability for Migrant Workers
The International Labour Organization (ILO), through the EU-funded PROTECT Project, is collaborating with civil society and private sector partners to promote fair recruitment and decent work for migrant workers in Thailand’s construction industry. The sector depends heavily on migrant labour, with approximately 600,000 migrant workers employed in 2022, around one-third of whom are women. Many… [Read More]
$50 Million in Fraudulent Commonwealth Claims Seized During AFP Operation
The Australian Government Fraud Fusion Taskforce (FFT), in collaboration with the Financial Crime and Money Laundering Working Group (FCML), has executed 33 search warrants across Australia as part of a nationwide crackdown on Commonwealth fraud. This operation involved over 75 investigators from multiple agencies, including the AFP, Services Australia, NDIA, NDIS Commission, and the Department… [Read More]
Sustainable Financing Solutions for Africa’s Food Security: Risks, Barriers, and Opportunities
Food security remains a critical and growing challenge in Africa, with the proportion of undernourished people rising even as global hunger shows modest improvements elsewhere. In 2022, nearly 19.7 percent of the African population was undernourished, marking a 4.6 percentage point increase since 2010. This chronic food insecurity affects hundreds of millions across the continent,… [Read More]
Africa’s Food Security Crisis: Financing Gaps, Emerging Risks and the Way Forward
Africa continues to face a deepening food security crisis, with nearly one in five people undernourished in 2022—a steady increase over the past decade. This challenge is intensifying as the continent’s population is projected to nearly double by 2050, raising urgent questions about sustainably expanding food production amid environmental pressures. Despite abundant arable land, natural… [Read More]
Caribbean Hurricane Disaster: New Emergency Grant for Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti
Japan has announced an Emergency Grant of USD 4 million to support Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti following the severe destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa. The funding aims to help communities recover quickly from the widespread damage inflicted across the Caribbean region. Through this grant, Japan will provide humanitarian assistance in critical sectors, including food supplies,… [Read More]
New Reef-Positive Finance Pilot Set to Protect Solomon Islands’ Marine Ecosystems
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR), co-led by UNCDF, UNDP, and UNEP, have launched a new partnership to invest in reef-positive enterprises in the Solomon Islands. As global attention turns to COP30, the initiative aims to support local businesses that protect coral ecosystems, strengthen community livelihoods, and build… [Read More]
