With financial support from the European Union, UNDP is assisting Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Emergency Situations in strengthening its capacity to prepare for and respond to disasters. Key initiatives include the establishment of the Institute of Civil Protection, the opening of the Museum of the Tashkent Earthquake, and the creation of the largest earthquake simulation center… [Read More]
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Marc and Lynne Benioff Drive Over $1B in Lifetime Philanthropy with New Bay Area Healthcare and Education Initiatives
Marc and Lynne Benioff today announced a $100 million gift to UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals to expand state-of-the-art pediatric care, alongside Salesforce’s $39 million in new support for public schools, education nonprofits, and local children’s hospitals. These contributions bring the combined lifetime support of the Benioffs and Salesforce to the Bay Area to over $1… [Read More]
Over 100 Honduran Municipalities Recognized for Excellence in Education
The Ministry of Education and the Association of Municipalities of Honduras (AMHON) have recognized more than 100 municipalities with the Champions for Education awards for their outstanding efforts in improving educational indicators. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Education, AMHON, and the Ministry of Governance, Justice and Decentralization, received technical and financial support from… [Read More]
Driving Farmer Productivity: UK Supports Agro-Industrialisation in Uganda
The first UK-Uganda Agro-Industrialisation Forum took place on 27 August 2025, bringing together representatives from the UK and Ugandan governments, farmers, businesses, and development partners to discuss strategies for boosting farm productivity, increasing exports to the UK, enhancing regional food trade, and improving climate resilience. The forum provided a platform to explore collaborative approaches to… [Read More]
Sustainability Breakthroughs from Uganda’s Leading Socio-Champions
British High Commissioner to Uganda, Her Excellency Lisa Chesney, hosted a networking reception at her residence in Nakasero to celebrate Ugandan innovators and socio-champions recognised by the United Kingdom for their contributions to social impact, sustainability, and innovative solutions to global challenges. During the event, 19-year-old Ugandan climate activist Pascal Ahaisibwe was awarded the King’s… [Read More]
Apply Now: Irish Aid 2026 Global Citizenship Education Grants
Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond TD, has officially launched the Irish Aid Global Citizenship Education (GCE) grant application process for 2026. The GCE grants are designed to support organisations in Ireland that aim to increase awareness and understanding of global interdependence, inequality, and development challenges, while encouraging individual and collective… [Read More]
23 Romanian Nationals Returned from Ireland Under EU Freedom of Movement Rules
The Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan, announced the completion of a removal operation involving 23 Romanian nationals on grounds of criminality. All individuals, aged between 22 and 49, had received custodial sentences for various offences and were removed from Ireland by charter flight in accordance with the Free Movement Directive (Directive… [Read More]
Ireland Commits Substantial Aid for Gaza as Humanitarian Crisis Intensifies
Tánaiste Simon Harris has announced that Ireland will provide an additional €6 million in humanitarian aid for people in Gaza as UN and humanitarian agencies prepare to scale up relief efforts following the ceasefire. The funding will be distributed among Ireland’s UN partners, with €2 million each going to UNICEF and OCHA, €1 million to… [Read More]
South Sudan’s Political Crisis and Corruption Escalate Human Rights Violations, UN Says
The Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan issued a warning after concluding a mission to the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, highlighting the country’s escalating political crisis and violence. Since gaining independence in July 2011, South Sudan has faced recurring conflict, most notably the outbreak of deadly fighting in late 2013 between forces… [Read More]
Guterres Highlights Global $2 Trillion Price of Indirect Disaster Impacts
On this year’s International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, observed under the theme Fund Resilience, Not Disasters, global leaders highlighted that most of the enormous costs caused by disasters are preventable through proper funding and planning. Amy Pope, chief of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), emphasized that every dollar invested in resilience saves far… [Read More]
Gaza Aid: UN Releases $11 Million as Fragile Hope Emerges After Ceasefire
The United Nations has announced an $11 million allocation to support immediate humanitarian aid across the Gaza Strip, covering essential needs such as food, water, healthcare, and shelter for civilians affected by two years of conflict. This follows a $9 million allocation last week for fuel supplies for hospitals and critical services, bringing total recent… [Read More]
Global-Hub at WFF 2025 Showcases Indigenous Peoples’ Role in Shaping Food Systems
Indigenous Peoples’ leaders, Ministers, and high-level delegates gathered at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for the 2025 Global-Hub on Indigenous Peoples’ Food Systems. Hosted in two Sami Nomadic tents to create an Indigenous Peoples’ territory in the heart of Rome, this third edition of the annual in-person… [Read More]
World Food Forum 2025 Opens in Rome with Youth Driving Global Food Dialogue
The 2025 World Food Forum (WFF) officially commenced in Rome with the Global Youth Forum Opening Ceremony at the FAO headquarters, bringing together thousands of young changemakers, government officials, scientists, and partners dedicated to shaping a better food future. FAO Director-General QU Dongyu highlighted the pivotal role of youth in leading change, urging them to… [Read More]
WHO Strengthens Disease Detection and Response Through Advanced Health Intelligence Platform
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched version 2.0 of its Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS) system, a global platform for early detection of public health threats. Since its creation in 2017, EIOS has expanded to over 110 Member States and nearly 30 partner organizations worldwide. The upgraded system incorporates new data sources and… [Read More]
Maldives First Country to Eliminate Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially validated the Maldives for eliminating mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of hepatitis B, complementing its 2019 validation for HIV and syphilis. This makes the Maldives the first country globally to achieve ‘triple elimination’ of these diseases, a milestone underscoring strong political will and sustained investment in maternal and child health…. [Read More]
Pandemic Fund Empowers Ethiopia with ICT and Laboratory Upgrades for Health Security
Addis Ababa, 24 September 2025 — The World Health Organization (WHO) has delivered 315 computers, including 165 laptops and 150 desktops, to the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) through the Pandemic Fund: Ethiopia Multi-Sectoral Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Project (EPPR). This initiative marks a significant step in strengthening Ethiopia’s capacity for pandemic preparedness, early detection,… [Read More]
Global Media Awards 2025: Save the Children Announces Finalists
Save the Children International has announced the finalists for its Global Media Awards 2025, celebrating excellence in journalism that highlights critical child rights issues worldwide. The awards recognize the vital role of journalists in uncovering stories that drive awareness, inspire action, and create positive change for children. The 2025 awards continue the tradition established in… [Read More]
Global Disasters Displace Millions: IOM Head Calls for Urgent Investment in Resilience
Geneva, 13 October 2025 – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is calling for a significant increase in investment for disaster risk reduction and resilience-building, warning that intensifying disasters and climate impacts are driving record levels of displacement. This year’s International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) emphasizes the theme Fund Resilience, Not Disasters, advocating… [Read More]
IOM and EU Partner to Enhance Inclusive Disaster Preparedness in Latin America
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the European Union have launched Prepárate+, a regional initiative designed to place inclusion at the center of disaster preparedness in Latin America. Targeting Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Chile, the initiative ensures that women, migrants, displaced persons, and other marginalized groups are actively involved in planning and decision-making processes… [Read More]
National Thematic Forum Highlights Skills and Mobility in Morocco’s Tourism Sector
A national forum held in Rabat, supported by the ILO through the THAMM Plus project and the European Union, focused on identifying skills needs in Morocco’s tourism sector and outlining a roadmap for attractive and decent professional mobility pathways between Morocco and the European Union. This forum, the culmination of two preparatory webinars held in… [Read More]
Just Transition at the Core: Bangladesh Strengthens Climate Action Commitments
Bangladesh has set a global precedent by embedding just transition principles at the core of its climate strategy in the third Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0) under the Paris Agreement. Submitted to the UNFCCC on 30 September, the NDC 3.0 marks the first time the country has explicitly integrated just transition to ensure that the… [Read More]
Philippines Faces Productivity Challenge Amid Growth and Job Struggles
The Philippines has made steady progress in recent years, but its economic growth continues to lag behind regional peers. Between 2010 and 2024, the country’s GDP grew at an average of 5.3 percent—slower than Korea and Malaysia’s 7–10 percent growth during similar development phases. Most new jobs are concentrated in low-productivity, low-wage service sectors, and… [Read More]
Haiti’s Deepening Crisis Hits the Most Vulnerable, WFP Alerts
Women, children, and displaced families are bearing the brunt of Haiti’s worsening crisis, which is fueling a sharp rise in hunger and malnutrition, according to the UN World Food Programme (WFP). The warning follows the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis, revealing that a record 5.7 million Haitians—more than half of the country’s… [Read More]
