The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is actively engaging with both parties in the Ukraine conflict to restore external power to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), Europe’s largest nuclear facility. The plant has been operating on emergency diesel generators since 23 September, after losing offsite power due to nearby military activity—the 10th such power… [Read More]
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Philippines Earthquake: UN Pledges Support as Cebu Death Toll Rises to 72
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck northern Cebu, Philippines, on 30 September, killing at least 72 people and displacing more than 20,000 residents, officials and humanitarian agencies report. The tremor, with a shallow depth of approximately 10 kilometers, hit off the coast of Bogo City at 9:59 PM, sending residents fleeing into the streets. A brief… [Read More]
UN Rights Chief Warns of Imminent Civilian Atrocities in El Fasher, Sudan
The UN human rights chief, Volker Türk, has issued a stark warning over the escalating violence in El Fasher, North Darfur, where civilians face the imminent risk of large-scale atrocities amid intensifying clashes around the besieged regional capital. The city has been under siege by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia for more than 500… [Read More]
Rising Violence and Funding Cuts Threaten Millions Amid Haiti’s Deepening Hunger Crisis
Haiti is facing an escalating humanitarian crisis as gang violence in the capital, Port-au-Prince, continues to block aid access and drive families deeper into hunger, according to the UN World Food Programme (WFP). Funding shortfalls are compounding the crisis, forcing the WFP to slash food rations and suspend hot meals for newly displaced families. Armed… [Read More]
Sixth Year of Flooding Worsens Hunger Crisis in South Sudan, Millions at Risk
South Sudan is facing its sixth consecutive year of flooding, worsening one of the world’s most severe hunger crises, according to Save the Children. This year, an estimated 1.4 million people—about one-sixth of the population—are threatened by floods, with above-average rainfall forecast for October and November. Floods have destroyed farmland, homes, schools, and health facilities,… [Read More]
Somalia Becomes 52nd African Country to Ratify Child Rights Charter, Boosting Legal Protections
Somalia has become the 52nd African country to ratify the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, marking a historic step toward strengthening legal protections for children across the country. The ratification obliges Somalia’s government to align national laws and policies with the charter, which was established 35 years ago, and to… [Read More]
WHO Donation Strengthens Sierra Leone’s Health System with Essential Equipment and Digital Tools
Health workers across Sierra Leone are now better equipped to detect, monitor, and respond to health threats thanks to a major donation from the World Health Organization (WHO). Supplies and equipment valued at USD 456,483.20 were handed over to the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the National Public Health Agency (NPHA), enhancing disease surveillance, antimicrobial… [Read More]
Ebola Response Efforts Show Early Success in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Response efforts to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are beginning to slow the virus’s spread, with cases over the past three weeks showing early signs of decline. While maintaining and strengthening control measures remains critical, authorities are cautiously optimistic. In the week ending 28 September 2025, seven cases—six confirmed… [Read More]
UNCDF and Global Flagship Initiative Partner to Unlock Innovative Financing for Africa’s Food Systems
The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the Global Flagship Initiative for Food Security (GFIFS) have signed a Statement of Intent to collaborate on innovative financing solutions aimed at building equitable and sustainable food systems across Africa. The partnership will leverage public capital to mobilize private investment, breaking barriers to financing in high-risk regions… [Read More]
IOM Launches First Pan-African Youth Hackathon to Drive Safe Migration Solutions
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has launched the first-ever WakaWell Youth Hackathon, a Pan-African initiative empowering young innovators to co-design digital solutions that help youth make safe and informed migration decisions. “Migration is the defining reality of our time, especially for young people,” said Ugochi Daniels, IOM Deputy Director General for Operations. “The WakaWell… [Read More]
Cambodia Strengthens Workforce Skills and Productivity Through Public-Private Collaboration
The Cambodian Federation of Employers and Business Associations (CAMFEBA), with support from the International Labour Organization (ILO), hosted a high-level workshop on skills and productivity, emphasizing the critical role of public–private partnerships in building a competitive, future-ready workforce. The Validation Workshop on Skills and Productivity brought together industry leaders, employer associations, training institutions, trade unions,… [Read More]
ILO Project Marketplace in Türkiye Unites Social Partners and Civil Society for Inclusive, Rights-Based Work
Over 50 organizations supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO) gathered at the ILO Project Marketplace in Ankara, Türkiye, showcasing innovative projects and exploring collaboration opportunities. Financed by the European Union Delegation to Türkiye, the event highlighted how partnerships can advance fundamental principles and rights at work in a rapidly changing labor landscape. Organized under… [Read More]
UN Task Force Urges Sustained Support for Social and Solidarity Economy Amid Global Recognition
The UN Inter-Agency Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy (UNTFSSE) has called for continued commitment to safeguard recent progress as the sector gains international recognition. During its 54th Regular Meeting, held virtually, members and observers welcomed references to cooperatives and the social and solidarity economy (SSE) in the Doha Political Declaration, set to be… [Read More]
ILO Integrates AI into SME Training through SCORE Programme in the Philippines
The International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership with the UN Joint Programme Inclusive, Competitive, and Responsible Digital Philippines (Digital-PINAS), has introduced Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises (SCORE) Programme, marking a major step in empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the Philippines. This digital innovation equips enterprises with practical, low-cost… [Read More]
ILO and Senegal Partner to Strengthen Cooperative Development
From 29 September to 1 October 2025, Senegal’s Ministry of Microfinance and Social and Solidarity Economy (MMESS), in partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO), held a training workshop in Dakar aimed at building ministry staff capacity in cooperative development. The initiative focused on applying the ILO’s tools to structure and professionalize Solidarity-Based Production Cooperatives… [Read More]
ILO and Brazil Mark Milestone in Fight Against Forced Labour at American Regional Meeting
The International Labour Organization (ILO) Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo and Brazil’s Minister of Labour and Employment Luiz Marinho commemorated Brazil’s ratification of the 2014 Protocol to the Forced Labour Convention (No. 29) during the ILO’s 20th American Regional Meeting on 1 October in the Dominican Republic. This meeting provided the first high-level acknowledgment of Brazil’s… [Read More]
WFP Responds to Earthquakes in Afghanistan Amid Rising Humanitarian Needs
One month after a powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on 31 August, followed by a series of aftershocks, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) continues to provide rapid food assistance and logistical support to affected communities. The earthquakes have compounded an already severe food security and nutrition crisis, leaving more than nine million… [Read More]
Haiti on the Brink: Violence and Funding Shortfalls Push Families Toward Starvation
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that escalating violence in Haiti’s capital is cutting off humanitarian access and worsening hunger, as extreme funding shortfalls force the agency to slash rations and suspend key programmes. Armed groups now control nearly 90 percent of Port-au-Prince, leaving farmers isolated from markets and driving up food… [Read More]
WFP and South Korea Rebuild Schools in Remote Tajikistan to Support Education and Food Security
The Governments of Tajikistan and the Republic of Korea, together with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), have completed the reconstruction of two schools in Rasht and Tojikobod districts, which were damaged by an earthquake earlier this year. The inauguration ceremony was attended by local officials, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic… [Read More]
ZE-Gen and CLASP Announce $100,000 Global LEAP Solar Generator Competition to Drive Innovation in Clean Energy
ZE-Gen (Zero Emissions Generators Initiative) and international NGO CLASP have announced the launch of the Global LEAP Solar Generator Competition, a major international challenge to accelerate the transition from polluting fossil fuel generators to sustainable solar-powered solutions. Launching on 8 October 2025, the competition will award $100,000 in innovation prizes to showcase high-performing, efficient solar… [Read More]
Bhutan Can Harness Benefits of Migration Through Strategic Reforms, Says World Bank
Migration of Bhutan’s educated youth and skilled professionals has become a growing concern for the Royal Government of Bhutan and international partners, according to a new World Bank report released today. Titled Migration Dynamics in Bhutan: Recent Trends, Drivers, and Implications, the report builds on discussions from the South Asia Mobility Conference held in Thimphu… [Read More]
Sarawak Partners with World Bank to Boost Governance and Long-Term Economic Growth
In a landmark initiative to future-proof its economy, Sarawak has signed a strategic agreement with the World Bank and Malaysia’s Federal Government, marking the start of major reforms in State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) governance and public financial management. The three-year partnership aims to enhance the management of public resources by improving SOE governance and aligning budget… [Read More]
World Bank: Digital Transformation Key to Boosting Public Sector Productivity
Malaysia is leveraging GovTech to deliver faster, more trusted public services—a digital transformation the World Bank highlights as central to enabling private sector growth and creating high-quality jobs, accelerating the country’s path toward high-income status. The World Bank’s new report, From Bytes to Benefits: Digital Transformation as a Catalyst for Public Sector Productivity, credits Malaysia’s… [Read More]
