The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) convened a high-level roundtable in Lagos on March 25, 2026, bringing together business and philanthropic leaders in what was described as a landmark effort to deepen collaboration between government and the private sector on education financing and delivery. The event marked an important… [Read More]
Rural Youth in Zimbabwe Tackle Period Poverty
Across Zimbabwe, period poverty continues to disrupt the education of thousands of girls, particularly in rural communities where access to menstrual products, clean water, and safe sanitation remains limited. Many girls miss school every month simply because they cannot manage their periods safely and with dignity. In response, a grassroots youth-led movement supported by Education… [Read More]
Financial Support for Clean Cooking in 100 Access-Deficit Countries
ENA’s analysis of financial support for clean cooking across the world’s 100 clean cooking access-deficit countries shows that investment between 2022 and 2024 remains far below what is needed. The report estimates that public financing ranged from a confirmed minimum of USD 400 million to a possible maximum of USD 2.8 billion, with a more… [Read More]
Networking for Climate Policy, Finance and Peace
This capacity gap assessment is presented as a pioneering effort to better understand the rapidly evolving field of climate, peace and security. Conducted under the Climate, Peace and Security Experts Academy, a joint initiative of the Cairo International Center for Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding and the United Nations Development Programme, the assessment is based… [Read More]
Czech Public Media Funding Reform Faces International Criticism
International media and journalism organisations, led by the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom and the European Broadcasting Union, have expressed serious concern over the direction of public service media funding reform in Czechia. They warn that the current proposals could weaken the financial stability and independence of Czech public broadcasters at a time… [Read More]
US Global Health Funding Cuts Called International Public Health Emergency
A group of public health and legal experts has argued in The BMJ that the rapid withdrawal of international health aid by the United States should be treated as a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). They contend that the scale and speed of the funding cuts create a serious global health risk that… [Read More]
Compass Adds R&D Funding Data for Women’s Health and Emerging Diseases
Compass was developed in response to the surge of COVID-19 research funding announcements in 2020, when the creators began tracking funding commitments in real time for the first time. By the end of that year, they had recorded US$9.1 billion in announced commitments. However, when those figures were later compared with verified investments captured through… [Read More]
Affordable Finance Key to Scaling Clean Cooking Solutions
Lack of access to clean cooking remains a major global development challenge, with around 2.1 billion people still relying on traditional cooking fuels. Of these, about 900 million live in Sub-Saharan Africa. This dependence has serious health and social consequences, especially for women and children, who are disproportionately exposed to harmful household air pollution linked… [Read More]
Nigeria Maiduguri Bombings Highlight New Threat to Civilians
Deadly bombings in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State in northeastern Nigeria, have raised fresh concerns about a possible resurgence of Boko Haram attacks and the continued vulnerability of civilians in the region. Human Rights Watch said the attacks highlight the urgent need for Nigerian authorities to strengthen civilian protection in an area that has… [Read More]
Middle East Conflict: Violations of the Laws of War Intensify
One month into the escalating Middle East conflict, Human Rights Watch has warned that the scale, speed, and geographic spread of the violence are placing severe strain on the international legal framework meant to protect civilians during war. The organization says that the conduct and rhetoric of the United States, Israel, and Iran reveal a… [Read More]
India’s Transgender Rights Bill Called a Huge Setback
India’s parliament has passed the 2026 Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, a move widely criticized as a serious setback for transgender rights in the country. If signed into law, the bill would reverse key protections previously secured by transgender communities, particularly by changing how transgender people are legally recognized and removing the right… [Read More]
European Parliament Approves New EU Deportation Plans
The European Parliament has voted in favour of a new negotiating position on the EU Return Regulation, a move Amnesty International says significantly expands the bloc’s punitive detention and deportation framework. According to Amnesty, the agreement was pushed through quickly by political groups supporting tougher anti-migration policies, without sufficient scrutiny or meaningful assessment of its… [Read More]
Landmark US Ruling Pressures YouTube and Meta on Online Safety
A US jury has delivered a landmark verdict finding Meta and YouTube liable for designing social media platforms in ways that harm children and young people. Amnesty International described the ruling as a major turning point in acknowledging the dangers posed by platform designs that prioritize user engagement over wellbeing. The case focused on how… [Read More]
Minister Anand Announces New Canada Sanctions Against Iran
Canada has announced a new round of sanctions against Iran, with Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand confirming additional measures under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations. The sanctions target five individuals and four entities linked to Iranian procurement networks involved in producing and supplying advanced technology that supports the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). According… [Read More]
Canada Announces $738.9M for First Nations Health and Governance
The Government of Canada has announced $738.9 million in new investments over five years to strengthen health services, governance, and emergency management for First Nations communities across the country. The funding was announced by Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty at the Spring Chiefs Assembly of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation and is intended to improve access… [Read More]
Canada Supports Black Entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) has announced $780,000 in funding for the Saskatoon Black Business Network Inc. (SBBN) to support Black entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan through a new Black entrepreneurship advancement program. Announced on March 26, 2026, in Saskatoon, the investment aims to address systemic barriers that Black entrepreneurs often face in accessing financing, mentorship, and… [Read More]
Canada Boosts Housing Supply to Improve Affordability
Canada’s government has announced new measures aimed at increasing housing supply and making homes more affordable, as part of a broader effort to strengthen the economy amid global uncertainty. With housing affordability worsening and new home sales in major cities falling below historical levels, the government says urgent action is needed to reduce costs, cut… [Read More]
Nutrition North Canada Strengthens Northern Food Security
Nutrition North Canada is a key Government of Canada program designed to strengthen food security and food sovereignty in isolated northern communities by making nutritious food and essential goods more affordable and accessible. Working with Northerners, Indigenous Peoples, and partner organizations, the program supports a broad range of initiatives that not only lower food costs… [Read More]
Canada Funds 9 Indigenous Projects to Boost Northern Food Security
The Government of Canada has announced more than $2 million in funding for nine Indigenous-led projects under the second phase of Nutrition North Canada’s Food Security Research Grant. Announced on March 26, 2026, by Minister Rebecca Chartrand, the funding will support research focused on food security and food access inequality in isolated northern communities. The… [Read More]
UK Launches £70M Fund to Tackle Building Safety Skills Shortage
The UK government has announced £70 million in new funding to address shortages in building safety professions, with the aim of strengthening the workforce needed to deliver 1.5 million new homes safely. The investment is designed to expand capacity in building control and fire engineering, two sectors facing significant shortages of qualified professionals. These workforce… [Read More]
Ireland Launches €25 Million Community Centre Fund
Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary, has announced a fourth round of funding under Ireland’s Community Centre Investment Fund (CCIF), with the 2026 round focused on refurbishment and upgrade works for existing community centres across the country. The new €25 million fund builds on earlier CCIF rounds in 2022 and… [Read More]
World News Brief: Cuba, Haiti, Djibouti Tragedies
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Cuban hospitals are struggling to maintain emergency and intensive care services, with thousands of surgeries postponed due to power shortages affecting medical equipment. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized that health must be protected from geopolitical pressures, energy blockades, and outages. The crisis follows Hurricane Melissa… [Read More]
UN Warns Ukraine Conflict Intensifying as Risks Grow
During the first two months of 2026, 60 per cent of all civilian casualties in Ukraine occurred in frontline regions, with nearly half of those killed being older adults, according to Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, Nada Al-Nashif. She reported to the Human Rights Council in Geneva that the primary cause of death and… [Read More]
