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Canada is preparing to mark International Women’s Day on March 8 while reinforcing its commitment to improving safety and advancing gender equality. Gender-based violence remains a major barrier to women’s full participation in society and continues to affect families, communities, workplaces, and public services across the country. Beyond its social consequences, it also carries significant… [Read More]

The governments of Canada and Quebec have announced a new registration period for the Rétribution agroenvironnementale (Agri-Environmental Compensation) program, inviting agricultural producers to apply for financial support to adopt more sustainable farming practices. The initiative, introduced by Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Heath MacDonald, and Quebec’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Donald Martel,… [Read More]

Eastern Province in Zambia is experiencing a quiet transformation as rural communities adopt renewable energy solutions powered by the sun, water, and biomass. Through the Joint Sustainable Development Goals (JSDG) Project, communities in Chipata, Mambwe, Lundazi, and Petauke districts are using clean energy to improve livelihoods, create green jobs, and strengthen resilience to climate change…. [Read More]

Between November and December 2025, the International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership with the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), organized a series of capacity-building workshops on Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) for enterprises in Pune, Gurugram, and Chennai. The workshops brought together more than 140 Tier-1 and Tier-2 automotive suppliers, industry associations, and business… [Read More]

The European Labour Authority (ELA) launched a communication campaign on 16 February 2026 in Brussels to promote the message that declared work benefits everyone. The initiative highlights how formal employment ensures workers have access to labour rights, social protection, and safer working conditions. At the same time, it helps employers by promoting fair competition, legal… [Read More]

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is rapidly transforming the world of work, offering opportunities to increase productivity, create jobs and improve job quality. However, its impact is not gender-neutral. A new research brief by the International Labour Organization (ILO) highlights that women’s jobs are more likely to be affected by GenAI than men’s. The study explains… [Read More]

The Responsible Business Conduct Capacity-Building Workshop, jointly hosted by the International Labour Organization and the UN Global Compact Network India, was held in Noida on 24 November 2025. The event brought together industry leaders, sustainability experts, and practitioners to strengthen responsible business practices across India’s manufacturing and supply chain sectors and encourage companies to adopt… [Read More]

The Government of Japan has contributed US$67.3 million to the United Nations World Food Programme to support vulnerable populations affected by conflict, natural disasters, and economic crises in 27 countries across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. The funding will help the organization provide emergency food assistance, nutrition support, and other critical services to communities… [Read More]

The Government of Japan has contributed USD 6.7 million to the United Nations World Food Programme to support Rohingya refugees and host communities in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. The funding aims to strengthen food security, improve nutrition, and enhance the wellbeing of vulnerable populations, particularly women and children. Japan emphasized its continued commitment to assisting Rohingya… [Read More]

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the International Fund for Agricultural Development, and the United Nations World Food Programme jointly marked International Women’s Day with a global event focused on strengthening women farmers’ access to justice, rights, and economic opportunities. The event emphasized the importance of recognizing the role of women in… [Read More]

Since 2019, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Samsung have collaborated to accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by empowering young people and leveraging digital technology. Through initiatives such as the Samsung Global Goals App and Generation17, the partnership has engaged nearly 400 million users worldwide, amplified youth voices in global discussions,… [Read More]

The Kiribati Association of NGOs (KANGO) has called for stronger recognition of community leadership and traditional governance in the country’s implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and its 2026 Voluntary National Review (VNR). Speaking at the Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development side event focused on locally led action, KANGO emphasized that sustainable development in… [Read More]

Rainbow Crops, an agtech company focused on developing advanced crop genetics, has received a $7 million grant from the Gates Foundation to support research on climate-resilient crops aimed at strengthening global food security. The initiative will primarily focus on addressing agricultural challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, where climate change is increasingly affecting crop… [Read More]

The “Colourful Cultures” initiative has been launched to empower rural artists and artisans across Africa by helping them generate income, preserve cultural heritage, and actively shape their own development. The program represents a significant step for UN Tourism, as it provides direct financing and technical support to grassroots organizations for the first time. By supporting… [Read More]

The Rockefeller Foundation has announced an additional US$10 million to support Mission 300, a joint initiative by the World Bank Group and the African Development Bank aimed at connecting 300 million people in sub-Saharan Africa to electricity by 2030. The announcement was made during Mission 300 Day at the 2026 Africa Energy Indaba in Cape… [Read More]

The Government of South Africa has announced plans to engage with Gilead Sciences to pursue an agreement that would allow the local production of lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention drug. As part of this effort, the government has issued a call for expressions of interest to identify domestic pharmaceutical manufacturers capable of producing high-quality lenacapavir…. [Read More]

The crisis in the Middle East has intensified, pushing Lebanon into a severe humanitarian catastrophe. Sana Basim, Head of Programmes for Islamic Relief Lebanon, described the worsening conditions as Israeli airstrikes expand deeper into Lebanese territory, spreading fear across areas that were previously considered safe. While coordinating aid efforts remotely due to travel disruptions, she… [Read More]

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, singer and activist Annie Lennox and the NGO The Circle have launched a global appeal urging urgent financial support for grassroots women’s rights organisations addressing gender-based violence. The initiative, titled **#MakeAStandfor1in3**, highlights the alarming global reality that one in three women experiences physical or sexual violence in her… [Read More]

At the end of February 2026, the UNESCO Regional Office in Santiago and the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence (CENIA) signed a cooperation agreement to promote the responsible use of artificial intelligence in education across Chile and Latin America. The partnership establishes a framework for collaboration aimed at strengthening capacities, advancing digital competencies, and ensuring… [Read More]

The UNESCO Amman Office, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, has officially launched Jordan’s Education Strategic Plan (ESP) 2026–2030, marking a key milestone in the country’s education reform efforts. The new strategy follows the conclusion of the previous Education Sector Plan (2018–2025) and is based on a comprehensive Education Sector Analysis finalized in March… [Read More]

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) has announced the allocation of $1.5 million in Small Business Development Grants to ten community organizations across the state of Wisconsin. The funding aims to strengthen local economies by supporting small businesses and encouraging community-driven development. According to WEDC leadership, the initiative is designed to help communities create environments… [Read More]

Over the past four decades, Nepal has undergone a significant political transformation from a centralized monarchy to a federal democratic republic. This transition has created a pluralistic justice system that combines formal courts with local judicial committees and community mediation mechanisms. Key constitutional milestones shaped this transformation, including the 1990 Constitution, which established judicial independence… [Read More]

Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the world’s leading public health challenges, with an estimated 10.7 million people affected and 1.23 million deaths reported in 2024. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted TB services, causing notifications to fall from 7.1 million in 2019 to 5.8 million in 2020. These disruptions led to a surge in undiagnosed and… [Read More]