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The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Lesotho, Amanda Khozi Mukwashi, reflects on how a coordinated national response to gender-based violence (GBV) is strengthening protection systems and expanding support for survivors across the country. Drawing on the establishment of Lesotho’s first integrated multipurpose centre for survivors, she highlights how decisive leadership, strong partnerships and effective coordination… [Read More]

In February 2026, the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) will launch a new US$10 million investment to support biodiversity conservation in the Indo-Burma Biodiversity Hotspot. Spanning five years, the initiative will focus on selected conservation corridors across Cambodia, China, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam, with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) serving… [Read More]

Despite more than four decades of intensive research, an effective and widely available HIV vaccine remains out of reach. One of the central challenges lies in the virus’s extreme genetic diversity and its ability to evade immune responses, even when vaccines are precisely designed to hit known targets. HIV vaccine development focuses on the virus’s… [Read More]

The Global Health Studies group at Northwestern University is hosting a public talk titled Global Health Politics in the Post-USAID Era: Lessons from the US’s Global Gag Rule and its Impact on NGOs in Kenya on Friday, January 23, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM CT. The event will take place at 555 Clark… [Read More]

Over the past five years, Sol Systems has significantly expanded its investment in community impact, increasing funding and growing its network to more than 30 community-based organizations working to strengthen resilience across the United States. This approach is grounded in the belief that meaningful and sustainable community impact can only be achieved by working in… [Read More]

In an era where data-driven governance is central to sustainable development and effective public policymaking, national statistical systems face growing complexity. Rapid societal change, economic integration, and digital transformation demand new approaches to how data is collected, managed, and used. Against this backdrop, the Republic of Moldova has embarked on an ambitious transition toward a… [Read More]

From Crisis to Resilience: Climate Solutions for Positive Peacebuilding, brings together real-world case studies that demonstrate how climate action can strengthen peace, security and social cohesion in fragile and conflict-affected settings. Spanning diverse regions and contexts, the studies highlight practical, conflict-sensitive solutions that integrate environmental sustainability with inclusive development and peacebuilding. In Iraq’s marshlands, clean… [Read More]

Not long ago, the idea of using almond shells, forestry residues or sewage sludge to permanently remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere sounded futuristic. Today, it is becoming a reality as a growing number of companies develop innovative ways to transform waste into climate solutions. A new wave of startups is advancing biomass carbon removal… [Read More]

The Arts Council has announced more than €3 million in funding for arts organisations in County Limerick under its 2026 development programme, reinforcing continued investment in Ireland’s cultural sector. The funding forms part of a wider national allocation of €72.3 million awarded to 148 arts organisations, arts centres, local authorities, and creative initiatives across the… [Read More]

Between September and December 2025, UNFPA Moldova, with the support of the Government of the United Kingdom, piloted three innovative micro-qualification programs aimed at empowering women in vulnerable situations. Implemented in collaboration with AO Prodidactica, the initiative brought together 45 women—39 refugees from Ukraine and 6 from the local community—creating a supportive space for learning,… [Read More]

For over ten years, the United Nations in Ethiopia has been committed to ensuring that the children of its personnel not only navigate adolescence but thrive through it. Central to this mission is the UN CARES initiative, a dynamic program that goes beyond standard education to equip young people with essential life skills, preparing them… [Read More]

Palau is strengthening its capacities on climate mobility through a regional training program hosted by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in collaboration with the Palauan Government’s Office of Climate Change. The Pacific Climate Mobility Training, held from January 13 to 15, brought together over twenty national institutions to enhance knowledge and skills on climate… [Read More]

Early Warning Systems (EWS) are among the most effective tools for reducing disaster risk and saving lives, but their impact depends on whether communities can translate warnings into timely protective action. To maximize effectiveness, early warning systems must be inclusive, addressing the specific vulnerabilities and needs of marginalized populations, who often face the highest risks… [Read More]

During the 2023–2024 school year, from March to June 2024, UNICEF, in coordination with Lebanon’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE), the Center for Education Research and Development (CERD), and with support from Teach for Lebanon (TFL), piloted a digital learning program in 14 public schools across the country. Funded by the European Union… [Read More]

Just days ahead of Uganda’s national elections on January 15, 2026, the National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organizations ordered at least ten organizations to halt operations indefinitely. The suspended groups include human rights organizations, media outlets, and election monitoring bodies. The bureau cited “intelligence information” suggesting that the organizations were “engaged in activities that are prejudicial… [Read More]

As Bangladesh prepares for its first general elections since the Monsoon Revolution of August 2024, attacks on women, girls, and religious minorities are rising, exposing serious gaps in the interim government’s protection of fundamental rights. Between January and June 2025, police data indicates an increase in gender-based violence compared to the same period in 2024…. [Read More]

A new United Nations report has revealed that sexual violence during Sri Lanka’s civil war was widespread, systematic, and often carried out by state security forces, potentially amounting to war crimes and crimes against humanity, Human Rights Watch stated. Issued on 13 January 2025, the report underscores that both women and men were victims, with… [Read More]

Ahead of the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, scheduled to open on 19 January, Amnesty International’s Secretary General Agnès Callamard has issued a sharp warning that the “spirit of dialogue” — the official theme of this year’s Forum — has been largely absent from global affairs amid rising unilateralism and abuses of power…. [Read More]

Amnesty International has documented unprecedented mass killings of protesters across Iran amid an ongoing internet shutdown, highlighting a systematic and escalating pattern of lethal repression. Since 8 January 2026, security forces have used firearms, shotguns, and prohibited weapons against largely peaceful demonstrators, resulting in a rapidly rising death toll officially reaching 2,000. The internet blackout,… [Read More]

In Myanmar’s rural Sagaing region, civilians are paying the price as internet disruptions worsen the dangers of ongoing conflict. Last November, Bee Kyal, a local resistance fighter, sent a warning to villagers about a Russian-made Yak-130 fighter jet taking off from a military base. Using a walkie-talkie connected to village speakers—since internet access was unavailable—he… [Read More]

Amnesty International has called on Ugandan authorities to immediately lift internet and mobile phone restrictions imposed ahead of tomorrow’s general election. The Uganda Communication Commission (UCC) ordered an indefinite suspension of internet services, along with restrictions on mobile networks, citing the need to prevent misinformation, electoral fraud, and protect national security. Tigere Chagutah, Amnesty International’s… [Read More]

The European Commission has presented a comprehensive financial support package to ensure continuous backing for Ukraine throughout 2026 and 2027, reinforcing the EU’s commitment to the country’s defence against Russia’s war of aggression. The package includes a new proposal for a €90 billion support loan to Ukraine, an amendment to the Ukraine Facility to implement… [Read More]

From over a thousand applications across roughly 100 countries, L’Oréal has chosen 13 pioneering organisations to join its sustainable innovation initiative, L’Accelerator, backed by €5 million over five years. These “agents of change” reflect L’Oréal’s commitment to circularity, low-carbon solutions, and bio-based ingredients in cosmetics. Among the selected companies, six focus on packaging and materials…. [Read More]