Geneva and Kyiv, 16 February 2026 – As Ukraine approaches the fifth anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion on 24 February, attacks on energy infrastructure continue to severely affect living conditions for millions. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reports that approximately 325,000 Ukrainian returnees could face displacement again in the coming months, with over… [Read More]

New Zealand has officially signed the global Call-to-Action on Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U), demonstrating its commitment to ending HIV transmission and ensuring that people living with HIV can lead healthy, stigma-free lives. Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey emphasized that U=U is an evidence-based principle confirming that individuals on effective HIV treatment who maintain an undetectable… [Read More]

In Ndola, Copperbelt Province, Zambia, on 13 February 2026, the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with UNICEF, Gavi, and the National Center of Excellence (CoE) for Cold Chain and Vaccine Management at NORTEC, launched a nationwide campaign to strengthen vaccine storage and delivery. The initiative celebrates newly trained and graduated technicians and marks the beginning… [Read More]

UNICEF Thailand has announced the upcoming Blue Star Gala 2026, a high-profile fundraising event bringing together four influential women leaders and Michelin-starred chefs from Thailand and abroad to address child malnutrition and promote healthy eating. Scheduled for 6 March 2026 at The Athenee Hotel Bangkok, the Gala forms part of UNICEF Thailand’s KinRaiDee #HungryForHope campaign,… [Read More]

The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that the hepatitis B birth dose vaccine is a proven, essential public health intervention, preventing life-threatening liver disease by blocking mother-to-child transmission at birth. Used for over three decades in more than 115 countries, the vaccine protects individual newborns and is central to national and global hepatitis B elimination… [Read More]

The World Health Organization (WHO) has prequalified an additional novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2), strengthening the global supply of a critical tool in combating poliovirus type 2 outbreaks and accelerating progress toward polio eradication. This prequalification confirms that the vaccine meets international standards of quality, safety, and efficacy, enabling its procurement through UN… [Read More]

In Bishkek on 13 February 2026, UNDP delivered office equipment to the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center at the National Investment Agency and the Secretariat of the Council for Business Development and Investments to strengthen the Regional Investment Councils (RICs) across Kyrgyzstan. This support aims to enhance the operational efficiency and institutional capacity of the RICs,… [Read More]

On Tuesday, February 10, Cyclone Gezani made landfall on Madagascar’s east coast, bringing exceptionally violent gusts of 180–200 km/h that devastated the city of Toamasina. The cyclone caused widespread destruction, submerging neighborhoods, destroying homes, cutting off roads, and leaving the region without power or telecommunications. The city was quickly paralyzed, with travel rendered dangerous by… [Read More]

The Bloomington Health Foundation has announced its 2026 Bridge Funding opportunity, aimed at supporting local 501(c)(3) nonprofits that have experienced sudden funding disruptions jeopardizing essential programs and services. This one-time funding is designed to help stabilize established organizations in Monroe County and surrounding areas, ensuring continuity of services while they seek longer-term funding solutions. Recent… [Read More]

Amnesty International has urged governments to use the upcoming UN General Assembly resolution to transform the International Court of Justice’s 2025 Advisory Opinion on states’ obligations regarding climate change into concrete and enforceable action. Informal consultations on the draft resolution, circulated by Vanuatu, began in February 2026, with a vote expected at the end of… [Read More]

Amnesty International’s Secretary General, Agnès Callamard, condemned recent attacks by ministers in France, Czechia, Austria, Germany, and Italy calling for the resignation of UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, who monitors human rights in the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967. Callamard stated that the attacks were based on a deliberately truncated video that misrepresented Albanese’s remarks… [Read More]

Evgenii Selikhov, founder of the grassroots initiative Just Help, has dedicated himself to ensuring that refugees living with diabetes receive uninterrupted access to insulin, regardless of paperwork, border crossings, or financial barriers. His initiative, Insulin for Life: Supporting Diabetic Refugees, was created to provide immediate, accountable delivery of essential insulin to displaced Ukrainians in Georgia,… [Read More]

The African Union (AU) has launched its 2026 campaign focused on clean water and sanitation to advance the goals of Agenda 2063, aiming to strengthen water management and climate resilience across the continent. The initiative emphasizes sustainable water management and sanitation systems, prioritizing public health, community development, and economic growth. AU leaders have called on… [Read More]

On 9 February in Geneva, the United Nations deputy human rights chief delivered a stark warning about the severe impact of the ongoing financial crisis on the UN’s ability to promote and protect human rights worldwide. She described a system “at breaking point,” with travel restrictions, halted atrocity investigations, and pro bono human rights experts… [Read More]

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has announced an accelerated programme to support Chad’s climate priorities, committing to mobilize at least USD 100 million, pending GCF Board approval. This funding aims to provide urgently needed support for climate action, helping Chad adapt to climate change impacts. The finance will focus on adaptive agriculture to reduce food… [Read More]

Youth across the Asia-Pacific region have increasingly shown interest in participating in political and governance processes, particularly in climate action. The region is home to approximately 1.1 billion young people, representing around 60 percent of the global population aged 15 to 29 and over a quarter of the region’s total population. This generation faces a… [Read More]

The Educational Resources Project, aimed at supporting the production and dissemination of learning materials for primary and secondary school students in Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa, seeks to improve the quality of education across the region. Funded by the French Development Agency (AFD) and several participating countries, the initiative focuses on strengthening national capacities for the design… [Read More]

UNESCO, in collaboration with the University of Juba, the Ministries of General Education and Higher Education, Science and Technology, and the African Development Bank, has marked a key milestone in South Sudan’s skills development and agricultural sector by breaking ground on a new technical and vocational education and training (TVET) center at the University of… [Read More]

The President of the African Development Bank Group, Sidi Ould Tah, used his first African Union Summit appearance to announce a strategic pivot toward Africa-led financing. This shift is supported by a record replenishment of the Bank’s concessional resources and a new framework aimed at reducing the continent’s reliance on external aid. Tah presented a… [Read More]

On Thursday, February 12, Egypt launched “Egypt Innovate,” the country’s first fully integrated national digital platform for innovation and entrepreneurship, during the AI Everything Middle East & Africa exhibition in Cairo. The event drew delegations from over 30 countries, highlighting Egypt’s growing focus on fostering a knowledge-based economy through advanced technologies. Developed by a consortium… [Read More]

World Vision inaugurated the Regional Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Forum in Comayagua, Honduras, bringing together government representatives, cooperation agencies, private sector partners, and civil society organizations to tackle pressing issues related to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). The forum emphasized the urgency of accelerating efforts, as Joao… [Read More]

The National Investment Bank (NIB) has made a landmark contribution of GH¢100,000 to the Ghana Support Fund, a government-backed initiative aimed at financing sports development across the country. The donation highlights the bank’s recognition of sports as a key driver of national development. The cheque was presented by Esther Agyemang Prempeh, Acting Chief Client Experience… [Read More]

xThe International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe have signed a EUR 4.6 million grant agreement to support the Transition Towards Sustainable and Nutritious Food Systems (SIAS) project. The initiative aims to advance the country’s shift toward more productive, sustainable, and climate-resilient food systems…. [Read More]