The World Health Organization (WHO) has donated infection prevention and control (IPC) materials to Sierra Leone’s national health authorities to strengthen the country’s response to mpox in schools. This contribution, part of WHO’s ongoing support since Sierra Leone declared mpox a Public Health Emergency in January 2025, brings the total financial and technical assistance provided… [Read More]
Ghana Strengthens Adolescent Health with Latest Regional and Global Guidelines
Adolescents and young people make up a quarter of Ghana’s population and represent a major source of potential for the country’s growth and transformation. Despite this, many face challenges that affect their health, education, and future opportunities, including early pregnancy, limited access to family planning, mental health issues, and high exposure to violence and HIV…. [Read More]
Multilateral development banks hit record $137 billion in climate finance, driving sustainable development worldwide
In 2024, multilateral development banks (MDBs) delivered a record $137 billion in global climate finance, marking a 10% increase and highlighting the rising scale of international investment in climate action. The majority of these funds were directed to low- and middle-income economies, emphasizing support for countries most vulnerable to climate impacts. The MDBs also mobilized… [Read More]
African Development Bank and UNFPA Join Forces to Empower Women and Youth in Africa
African Development Bank President Sidi Ould Tah welcomed United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Executive Director Diene Keita to the Bank’s headquarters in Abidjan on her first official visit since her appointment in August. During the meeting, they discussed ways to strengthen collaboration and advance investments in youth and women across Africa, focusing on critical socio-development… [Read More]
EU and Qatar Launch Joint Workshop on Adapting Digital Age Regulations
H.E. Dr. Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al-Nuaimi, Attorney General of Qatar, and H.E. Mr. Cristian Tudor, Ambassador of the European Union to Qatar, inaugurated a two-day workshop on September 8 titled “Regulatory Frameworks and Practices in the Digital Age: Lessons from Qatar and the European Union.” Organized jointly by the Public Prosecution of Qatar… [Read More]
Cracking Down on Online Scam Centers in Southeast Asia: Sanctions and Enforcement
Criminal networks across Southeast Asia have increasingly exploited Americans online, resulting in significant financial losses. In 2024, U.S. citizens lost an estimated $10 billion to scam operations based in the region, highlighting the scale and severity of these fraudulent activities. In response, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed… [Read More]
CARICOM Statement on Draft UN Security Council Resolution to Boost Security Support in Haiti
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has expressed keen interest in the draft United Nations Security Council resolution tabled by the United States and Panama, which proposes further security assistance for Haiti as requested by the Haitian government and recommended by the U.N. Secretary-General. This resolution comes at a critical time as Haiti continues to face escalating… [Read More]
OECD: Global Educational Attainment Reaches Record High Amid Ongoing Access and Completion Challenges
A new OECD report reveals that educational attainment is at an all-time high, with approximately 48% of young adults in OECD countries completing tertiary education, up from 27% in 2000. Graduates tend to benefit from higher earnings, more stable employment, and better health outcomes. The report, Education at a Glance 2025, provides comparable national statistics… [Read More]
Shelter City Leipzig Launches to Protect International Journalists and Media Professionals in Saxony
The City of Leipzig, in partnership with the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF), has officially launched Shelter City Leipzig, a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening the protection and support of endangered journalists and media workers in Europe. This effort is further reinforced through a Memorandum of Understanding signed with Justice & Peace,… [Read More]
Funding Open for New Touring Exhibitions Across Australia
Round 21 of the Visions of Australia Program is now open for applications, offering arts and cultural organisations the opportunity to bring touring exhibitions to regional and remote communities across Australia. The program, which provides approximately $2.8 million in funding annually across two rounds, aims to expand access to arts and culture, helping communities engage… [Read More]
Australian Government Launches Funding for Arts at Regional and Remote Festivals
Festivals Australia provides approximately $1.4 million in funding each year through two rounds to support arts-driven projects that engage people in regional and remote Australia. The program aims to strengthen community connections, foster local talent, and ensure access to meaningful cultural experiences for audiences outside major urban centres. The initiative recognises the vital role regional… [Read More]
VACCHO Receives Funding to Boost Aboriginal Women’s Health Workforce
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) has secured $300,000 to launch a dedicated initiative aimed at developing the Aboriginal women’s health workforce. The program, created in consultation with the Victorian Government, seeks to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and girls in Victoria have access to culturally safe women’s health care… [Read More]
New HIV Prevention Jab Could End AIDS, But Secrecy and Greed Pose Risks
A new HIV prevention injection, lenacapavir, has the potential to end the AIDS epidemic, but its rollout is being hindered by secrecy, limited ambition, and profit-driven restrictions, argue leading health activists. Lenacapavir is a twice-yearly antiretroviral injection that has shown near-complete protection against HIV in vulnerable populations, including young women, men who have sex with… [Read More]
UN Experts Raise Alarm Over Exploitation of Migrant Workers on Northern Cyprus Citrus Farm
UN experts have expressed deep concern over reports of trafficking and forced labour affecting migrant workers on a citrus farm in Morphou, northern Cyprus. The abuses are described as large-scale and systematic, potentially impacting over 600 workers. According to the experts, intermediaries in the workers’ countries of origin, acting on behalf of the state-owned company… [Read More]
From the Ground Up: Innovative Climate Justice Approaches in Brazil
In August 2025, Brazil became a hub for climate philanthropy as Rio Climate Action Week coincided with a revitalised Black Philanthropy Month. Comic Relief representatives, including the Head of Climate Justice, Senior MEL Manager, and POP Fund Lead, visited São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro to engage with partner organisations and thought leaders advancing climate… [Read More]
UKRI Launches First UK-Wide Birth Cohort Study in 25 Years
The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced the launch of the Generation New Era birth cohort study, the first UK-wide longitudinal study of children in 25 years. Funded with £42.8 million through the UKRI Infrastructure Fund and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the study will follow 30,000 children born in 2026 across… [Read More]
WFP Welcomes Donor Contributions to Support Life-Saving Aid in Northeast Nigeria
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed new donor contributions, including funding from the United States, which will support emergency food and nutrition assistance for communities affected by conflict in Northeast Nigeria. The region faces severe humanitarian challenges, with over 5 million people experiencing acute hunger and more than 2.5 million children malnourished…. [Read More]
Taoiseach Announces €9 Million Shared Island Funding for Two Bioeconomy Projects
Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD, along with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon TD and Northern Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir MLA, announced €9 million in funding for two bioeconomy demonstration projects under the Shared Island Initiative. The announcement highlights the island-wide collaboration on sustainability and climate action,… [Read More]
Morocco Launches First National Strategy for Bird of Prey Conservation
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and Morocco’s Agence Nationale des Eaux et Forêts (ANEF) have launched the country’s first National Strategy for the Conservation of Birds of Prey, covering the period 2024–2034, along with an action plan to protect twelve species of migratory and resident raptors. The launch took place in Tangier… [Read More]
Finland Can Achieve 2035 Carbon Neutrality While Boosting Economic Growth, Report Finds
A new report by Professor Emeritus Markku Ollikainen and his working group, prepared for the Kone Foundation’s Metsän puolella (“For the Woods”) initiative, finds that Finland can achieve its carbon neutrality target by 2035 through cost-effective measures that strengthen forest carbon sinks and complement them with technological sinks. These measures, which include promoting incentives to… [Read More]
Four Asian Companies Rank Among World’s 20 Largest Corporate Givers
A new report by The Bridgespan Group, supported by the Institute of Philanthropy, The Rockefeller Foundation, and the Gates Foundation, highlights the world’s largest corporate givers and examines how they align social impact with business strategy. Among the top 20 global corporate donors, four Asian companies—The Hong Kong Jockey Club and its Charities Trust, Samsung,… [Read More]
Vietnam Launches Responsible Business Training with ILO to Empower Trainers and Enterprises
The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), with support from the International Labour Organization (ILO), launched a Training of Trainers (ToT) program in Hanoi on 4–5 September to promote Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and responsible business conduct. The initiative aims to equip VCCI trainers from its extensive national network with the skills… [Read More]
North Kalimantan Launches Joint Inspection Team to Improve Fishing Sector Labour Standards
The Provincial Government of North Kalimantan, Indonesia, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), launched a Joint Inspection Team for Labour Norms onboard fishing vessels on September 9, 2025, in Tarakan City. The event, presided over by Governor Zainal Arifin Paliwang and represented by his expert staff, marks a key step toward improving labour… [Read More]
