Ethiopia has officially launched the national introduction of the Hepatitis B Birth Dose (HepB BD) vaccine, marking a significant advancement in newborn immunization and efforts to prevent mother-to-child transmission of the Hepatitis B virus. The initiative is supported technically and financially by the World Health Organization (WHO), Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, UNICEF, and other immunization… [Read More]
Democratic Republic of the Congo Vaccinates 62 Million Kids Against Measles and Rubella
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has launched a nationwide vaccination campaign targeting approximately 62 million children aged 6 months to 14 years against measles and rubella. This initiative precedes the introduction of the combined measles-rubella (MR) vaccine into the country’s routine immunization schedule, which will replace the single measles vaccine. The catch-up campaign… [Read More]
Civil Protection Shelter Coalition Inaugurated by Ukraine and Team Europe for Strengthened Civil Safety
The Government of Ukraine, together with Team Europe, has inaugurated the Civil Protection Shelter Coalition, a major initiative aimed at protecting civilians from Russia’s ongoing missile and drone attacks. The Coalition seeks to transition Ukraine from relying on ad-hoc shelters to establishing a nationwide modern civil protection shelter network, prioritizing frontline communities and regions most… [Read More]
Strengthening Integrity: Uzbekistan Rolls Out Anti-Corruption Training Across Regions
From 26 November to 24 December 2025, Uzbekistan is hosting a series of training sessions across all 14 regions, including the Republic of Karakalpakstan, aimed at strengthening the role of territorial anti-corruption councils. Organized by the Anti-Corruption Agency in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), funded by the European Union (EU), and supported… [Read More]
U.S. Cuts Funding for World AIDS Day Commemorations for the First Time in 37 Years
The U.S. State Department will no longer commemorate World AIDS Day with public messaging, ending a long-standing tradition of recognizing those who have died from the disease and raising awareness on December 1. According to reports, employees and grantees have been instructed not to use federal funding for World AIDS Day activities or to publicly… [Read More]
Inspiring Stories from Yemen: Humanitarian Efforts Driving Hope and Resilience
More than a decade of conflict in Yemen has pushed civilians into increasingly desperate living conditions, with communities heavily dependent on humanitarian assistance for survival. Climate shocks, mass displacement and a deepening economic crisis have further eroded access to essential services, leaving families with limited resources and few sustainable options. In response, Concern is working… [Read More]
ClieNFarms Insights: Pathways to Achieving Climate-Neutral Farming
Europe’s agricultural sector is entering a critical transition as the EU begins implementing its Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming framework. This new voluntary certification system aims to establish how soil carbon and land-based removals are recognised, yet farmers continue to operate under unstable conditions and fragmented rules. Measurement systems, financial incentives and advisory structures remain… [Read More]
The Critical Role of Education in Advancing Green Growth Across G7 Nations
The study explores how education influences green growth in G7 countries by examining its interaction with capital, trade, and foreign direct investment. It highlights that global environmental challenges have made green growth a necessity, and the G7 nations, which account for a significant share of the global economy and emissions, are central to this transition…. [Read More]
High-Level Rwanda Delegation Learns from India’s Successful Maternal Health System
A high-level Rwandan delegation comprising government officials, academic leaders, and UNFPA Rwanda representatives completed a ten-day learning visit to India focused on strengthening midwifery education and maternal health systems. The visit, organised under the AIM for Change! initiative and supported by the Government of India, highlighted India’s expanding leadership in South–South Cooperation and its commitment… [Read More]
Job and Service Gaps Drive Mass Migration Across Asia
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has highlighted that millions of people across Asia are migrating “not by choice, but out of necessity,” driven by widespread deprivation of economic, social, and cultural rights. Poverty, unemployment, inadequate public services, and climate-related stress are undermining livelihoods, leaving many with little alternative but… [Read More]
Sudan Crisis Intensifies as RSF Takeover Sparks Mass Displacement and Sexual Exploitation Risks
UN agencies have reported that conditions across North Darfur and neighbouring Kordofan are worsening, with independent human rights experts warning that the fall of El Fasher has sharply increased risks for women and children. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized control of El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, on 26 October after an 18-month… [Read More]
El Fasher Faces Deepening Crisis Amid Mass Displacement and Rising Trafficking Concerns
UN agencies report that conditions in North Darfur and neighbouring Kordofan are deteriorating, with independent human rights experts warning that the collapse of protection following the fall of El Fasher has sharply increased risks for women and children. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) captured El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, on 26 October after… [Read More]
Ontario Supports Indigenous Communities with $2M Funding for Thunder Bay Centre
The Ontario government is investing $2 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to support the Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre in creating a new, accessible community space for Indigenous people in the city. This funding aligns with Ontario’s commitment to reconciliation by enhancing community supports and services, strengthening Indigenous partnerships, and ensuring… [Read More]
Boosting Francophone Communities: Canada Welcomes Top Global Talent
The Government of Canada is advancing initiatives to strengthen Francophone and Acadian minority communities by attracting French-speaking and bilingual talent, particularly outside Quebec. As part of Budget 2025, immigration is being strategically focused to fill labour gaps, support key economic sectors, and enhance the vitality of official language minority communities. These efforts aim to increase… [Read More]
$12.6 Million Initiative Launched to Support Rural Enterprises in Atlantic Canada
In rural Atlantic Canada, small businesses play a crucial role in sustaining local economies, providing employment, and supporting essential community services, particularly during the holiday season. Many of these businesses operate in regions with limited access to banks and major employers, meaning that the closure of even a single enterprise can have widespread effects on… [Read More]
MHRA and NICE Awarded £2 Million by Wellcome to Enhance Digital Mental Health Technology Safety
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have received a £2 million funding boost from Wellcome to advance the regulation and evaluation of digital mental health technologies in the UK. This additional support, running until Autumn 2028, will enable the agencies to continue developing… [Read More]
Minister Foley Allocates €320,000+ to Enhance Child and Youth Prevention Services
The Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley T.D., has announced €329,625 in Dormant Accounts funding awarded to 13 community and voluntary organisations across Ireland under the 2025 What Works Enhancing Quality Fund. The funding aims to strengthen prevention and early intervention services for children, young people, and families, supporting initiatives that focus on… [Read More]
Apply Now: Global Ireland Young Leaders Programme Open for Applications
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee TD, has announced that applications are open for the 2026 Global Ireland Young Leaders Programme. Launched in 2023, the programme invites Transition Year students in Ireland and Year 11/Year 12 students in Northern Ireland to participate in a three-day immersive experience at the Department of Foreign… [Read More]
Jordan Launches National Initiative to Empower Women in the World of Work
Jordan is intensifying efforts to expand economic opportunities for women through strengthened labour legislation, enhanced social protection, and targeted employment programmes, highlighted during the three-day national conference “Towards a Fair and Inclusive Agenda for Women.” The event brought together government authorities, employer and worker representatives, and experts in international labour standards and women’s labour-market inclusion…. [Read More]
Support for Reintegrating Cambodian Migrant Workers Strengthened by ILO
The International Labour Organization (ILO), through its EU-funded Ship to Shore Rights South-East Asia and PROTECT programmes, has provided critical support to Cambodian migrant workers returning from Thailand amid the recent border conflict. More than 6,700 returnees, primarily women, from provinces including Banteay Meanchey, Koh Kong, Takeo, Kampong Speu, Kampong Cham, and Siem Reap received… [Read More]
Namibia Boosts Employment Impact Assessment Capacity Through Technical Training
The International Labour Organization, under the UN Global Accelerator project in Namibia, conducted a three-day technical training on Employment Impact Assessments (EmpIA) in Windhoek to support the institutionalization of EmpIA and strengthen evidence-based planning for job creation. The training targeted government officials and social partners and was delivered under the “UN Joint Programme on Agri-systems… [Read More]
Iraq’s Kurdistan Region and Ninewa Benefit from ILO Support for Job Services and Labour Links
The International Labour Organization has concluded the final round of an advanced training programme aimed at strengthening Public Employment Services (PES) and improving labour-market intermediation in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region and Ninewa province. The second workshop brought together over 45 participants, including employment counsellors from MoLSA’s PES offices, university-based Career Development Centre teams, and employer representatives… [Read More]
G20 Leaders Recognize Decent Work as Key to Inclusive Growth, Says ILO
The G20 Leaders’ Declaration adopted in Johannesburg underscores the critical link between industrialization, decent work, social protection and labour rights as essential drivers of inclusive and sustainable economic growth. Meeting under the theme of solidarity, equality and sustainability, world leaders affirmed that employment must remain central to economic policymaking and that decent work is fundamental… [Read More]
