Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, Darragh O’Brien, launched a new Sustainable Sports Programme aimed at helping National Governing Bodies (NGBs) adopt environmentally sustainable practices across their organisations. The initiative builds on the success of the GAA’s Green Clubs Programme and seeks to empower sports clubs at the grassroots level to take action in… [Read More]
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New eLearning Program Launched to Involve Young People in Policy Decisions
Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley TD has launched a new, free online eLearning course designed to support meaningful involvement of young people in decision-making. The self-paced course offers checklists, videos, and quizzes to help ensure that children and young people’s voices are considered in decisions that affect their lives. It is aimed… [Read More]
Ireland Bids for Human Rights Council Seat with Official Campaign Launch
On 20 November 2025, Ireland officially launched its campaign for membership of the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2027–2029 term. The launch event took place at the United Nations in New York and included an exhibition titled “Drawing Hope: Children’s Art for Peace,” showcasing artwork by children from eight countries, including Ireland. The… [Read More]
UN Report: Explosive Weapons Causing Unseen Child Death Toll Worldwide
Explosive weapons are causing unprecedented harm to children, particularly as conflicts increasingly take place in urban areas. A recent Save the Children report, Children and Blast Injuries: The devastating impact of explosive weapons on children, reveals that in 2024, nearly 12,000 children were killed or injured in conflict zones, with over 70% of casualties resulting… [Read More]
Global Media Awards 2025: Celebrating Journalism That Champions Children’s Rights
Save the Children has announced the winners of its second annual Global Media Awards 2025 on World Children’s Day, celebrating outstanding journalism that highlights child rights issues and drives meaningful change for children worldwide. The awards recognize reporting that brings children’s experiences to the forefront, amplifying their voices and exposing critical challenges they face every… [Read More]
Child Marriage Banned in Balochistan: Pakistan’s Latest Milestone
Children in Balochistan, southwest Pakistan, are now legally protected from early marriage after the province passed a law raising the legal age for marriage to 18. The legislation follows advocacy and campaigning by Save the Children and other child rights organisations, aiming to curb widespread child marriage and its harmful consequences. A 2024 Save the… [Read More]
Global Child Poverty Crisis: UNICEF Finds 1 in 5 Children in Extreme Poverty
UNICEF reports that one in five children worldwide, or 20%, still live in extreme poverty, with nearly 90% of these children residing in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Even in high-income countries, 23% of children experience substantially lower income compared with their peers. UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell emphasized that effective government policies could unlock… [Read More]
Understanding What’s at Stake in COP30 Climate Talks
At COP30, countries are grappling with the urgent need to ramp up climate action as the planet continues to heat at record rates and climate-related disasters intensify. Delegates are focusing on key tools to accelerate progress, including Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), which are national climate plans updated every five years. Discussions aim to find ways… [Read More]
New Report Analyzes Wage Protection Mechanisms Across GCC Nations
A new joint report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Executive Bureau of the Council of Ministers of Labour and Social Affairs in GCC states (EB-GCC) highlights significant progress made by Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in ensuring timely and full payment of wages in the private sector. The report, Wage Protection Systems… [Read More]
New ILO Digital Tool Enhances Labour Inspections Across Industries and Supply Chains
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has launched the Labour Inspectorates and the Future of Technology (LIFT) tool, a cloud-based electronic case management system that digitizes planning, monitoring, and reporting for labour inspectorates. Designed to replace traditional paper-based workflows, LIFT enables full digital oversight of inspection activities, linking related enterprises across supply chains and allowing inspectorates… [Read More]
Neuquén’s Economic Growth Set to Soar with World Bank-Backed Infrastructure and Tourism Projects
The World Bank has approved a US$150 million project in Neuquén province aimed at improving infrastructure, promoting sustainable tourism, and strengthening regional economic development. The initiative, titled “Resilient Infrastructure for Regional Economic Development and Job Creation,” is expected to benefit around one million residents and visitors, particularly nearly 300,000 people in Pehuén, Southern Lakes, and… [Read More]
Climate-Smart Growth: A Pathway to Sri Lanka’s Economic Recovery
In April 2024, Sri Lanka experienced a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring into the mid-30s °C, affecting daily life for residents like Malani in Colombo. Working two part-time jobs and navigating the city on foot, she faced the physical strain of extreme heat, highlighting how climate change is already shaping livelihoods and routines across the… [Read More]
Syria Recovery Boost: World Bank Group Confirms Continued Support
A World Bank Group delegation led by Dr. Ousmane Dione, Vice President for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAAP) region, visited Damascus on November 19, 2025, to advance discussions on supporting Syria’s development priorities and recovery efforts. The delegation met with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa, Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani, and Finance Minister… [Read More]
Historic Ruling: Dominican Republic Lifts Ban on Same-Sex Relations in Security Forces
The Dominican Republic’s Constitutional Court has struck down provisions in the Codes of Justice of the National Police and the Armed Forces that criminalized consensual same-sex conduct by officers, marking a landmark victory for LGBT equality. The ruling, announced on November 18, 2025, ends a long-standing regime of state-sanctioned discrimination and affirms the human rights… [Read More]
Germany and African Union Deepen Collaboration to Drive Agenda 2063 Implementation
The African Union (AU) and the Federal Republic of Germany reaffirmed their enduring partnership for sustainable development, peace, and prosperity in Africa during the AU–Germany Negotiations on Development Cooperation, held on 6–7 November 2025 at the African Union Commission Headquarters in Addis Ababa. Germany committed an additional €88 million in funding to support AU-led priorities… [Read More]
Africa CDC Strengthens Continent’s Readiness with New Pandemic Fund Support
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) took part in the Pandemic Fund Board Meeting held in Kigali, Rwanda, from 17–19 November 2025. The Pandemic Fund is the world’s primary financing mechanism dedicated to strengthening Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (PPPR), with roughly half of its global investments focused on building core… [Read More]
Mongolia Strengthens Anti-Corruption and Crypto Risk Measures with OSCE Support
A two-day OSCE workshop held on 13–14 November in Ulaanbaatar convened 27 representatives from Mongolia’s Independent Authority Against Corruption (IAAC), the Financial Regulatory Commission, law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, and other relevant bodies to strengthen national capacities in addressing money-laundering risks linked to virtual assets and blockchain-based finance. The workshop emphasized practical aspects of compliance,… [Read More]
Leveraging Pacific Insights to Advance Integrated Climate Action
For generations, the Pacific Ocean has connected islands rather than separated them, guided by the knowledge and skills of ancient Polynesian wayfinders who navigated using stars, currents, winds, and wildlife. Today, Pacific peoples continue this legacy by leading climate responses across their region, demonstrating resilience and stewardship over vast ocean territories that span nearly a… [Read More]
Sudan Receives mUSD 4 Million from Kuwait Fund for New Infrastructure and Developent Initiatives
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) have launched two new development projects in Sudan, totaling USD 4 million in financing from the Kuwait Fund, with an additional USD 4.2 million from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) for one initiative. The projects aim to… [Read More]
Human Rights at Risk: EU’s Omnibus Simplification Plan Criticized
For years, the European Union has played a leading role in establishing regulations that safeguard human rights online, but recent moves under the guise of “simplification” threaten to weaken these protections. Digital and human rights advocates, including Amnesty International, have highlighted that emerging technologies increasingly impact individuals and communities, underscoring the need for stronger rights… [Read More]
Environmental Groups Appeal Denial of Injunction Against $4.7B Fossil Fuel Handout
Friends of the Earth US (FOE-US) and Justiça Ambiental (JA) have filed an appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, seeking to halt nearly $5 billion in financing by the U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM) for the Mozambique LNG project. This follows a lower court’s October 10 decision denying their request for… [Read More]
High Sugar in Baby Foods: Nestlé Faces NGO Criticism Across Africa
Swiss NGO Public Eye has accused Nestlé of maintaining a double standard regarding the sugar content in its infant cereals sold in Africa compared to those in more developed markets. The critique, which has drawn concern from health advocates, underscores ongoing debates over nutrition and marketing practices in the global food industry. In collaboration with… [Read More]
Apply Soon: CEPF Caribbean Small Grants to Support Local Conservation Projects
The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) will open its 11th Call for Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, focusing exclusively on small grants for biodiversity conservation in the Caribbean Islands Biodiversity Hotspot. This round will make a total of US$200,000 available, with individual grants ranging from US$5,000 to US$50,000 to support civil… [Read More]
