Vodafone places human rights at the core of its business operations, emphasizing that connectivity can be a powerful force for good. The company highlights how digital access enables education, healthcare, financial services, and democratic participation, while also creating opportunities that help communities thrive. Alongside these benefits, Vodafone recognizes its responsibility to ensure its operations do… [Read More]
AfDB Invests €102 Million in Benin to Strengthen Poultry Meat Sector
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group approved a €102.12 million loan to Benin to implement the first phase of the Agriculture Transformation Programme in the country’s savannah region. The initiative aims to sustainably increase national poultry meat production by integrating maize, soybean, and poultry value chains, thereby strengthening food sovereignty, improving… [Read More]
Somali Communities to Benefit from African Development Fund Climate Resilience Investment
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF) approved a $9.63 million grant on 2 December 2025 to strengthen climate resilience, food security, and livelihoods of rural communities in Somalia’s Hirshabelle and Puntland regions. The funding, under the Activating Climate-Resilient Agricultural Livelihoods in Somalia project, will support investments in improved water access, climate-smart… [Read More]
African Development Fund Approves €70.34 Million Financing for Burkina Faso Transport Sector
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund approved a €70.34 million loan to Burkina Faso on 10 December 2025 to finance the Transport Sector Support Project. The funding, provided through the African Development Bank Group’s concessional window, aims to accelerate access to the country’s interior, enhance sub-regional integration, and strengthen the resilience of… [Read More]
White Spot Biosecurity Control: $4.5 Million Support for Affected Prawn Fishers
The Minns Labor Government has announced an additional $4.5 million financial assistance package to support prawn fishers and farmers in the Clarence, Evans, and Richmond Rivers affected by the detection of white spot in wild prawn populations. This package is designed to help impacted fishers exit the industry, offering funding for voluntary share and business… [Read More]
Promoting Children’s Rights: Joint Statement from UN80 Civil Society Organizations
Civil society organizations working on children’s rights have collectively emphasized the urgent need to place children at the center of all UN reforms. They stress that the UN system must respond to rights-holders across its three pillars, ensuring that children, who represent about a third of the world’s population, are meaningfully included in assessments, decision-making,… [Read More]
Lifesaving Rotavirus Vaccine Now Available Across Cambodia for Children
Phnom Penh, 10 December 2025 – Cambodia has officially introduced the rotavirus vaccine nationwide, incorporating it into the National Immunization Schedule to protect infants and young children from severe diarrheal disease, a leading cause of child mortality. The move marks a major public health milestone, aiming to prevent life-threatening dehydration and complications that can result… [Read More]
Zimbabwe Joins Africa-Wide Vaccine Campaign with UEFA, CAF, and Gavi’s Goal Getters Initiative
The Goal Getters campaign, a collaborative initiative by CAF, UEFA, and Gavi in partnership with Ministries of Health, is expanding to Zimbabwe to empower young girls, counter misinformation, and promote informed health choices. The Zimbabwe workshop, part of the CAF Under-17 Girls Integrated Football Tournament (GIFT), will engage nearly 200 girls aged 14–17 from six… [Read More]
Türkiye strengthens brucellosis control through One Health approach
Türkiye has taken a major step in combating brucellosis, a disease affecting both humans and animals, by hosting a national workshop from 26 to 28 November at the Pendik Veterinary Control Institute in Istanbul. The event brought together experts from animal and public health sectors to jointly assess Türkiye’s capacities for brucellosis control, emphasizing a… [Read More]
Rising HIV Epidemic in Fiji: Urgent Need for Safe Injecting Supplies and HIV Prevention Services
A new rapid assessment in Fiji has revealed that unsafe injecting practices, caused by the lack of harm reduction services such as needle and syringe programmes (NSPs), are significantly increasing the risk of HIV transmission among people who inject drugs. This comes amid one of the fastest-growing HIV epidemics in the Pacific island nation, highlighting… [Read More]
PAHO Assists Jamaica with Rapid Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Deployment Following Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane Melissa caused severe damage to health service infrastructure in Jamaica, disrupting the lives of thousands of families, health workers, children, and people with chronic illnesses. The storm’s psychosocial impacts include acute stress, grief, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion, with displaced individuals and those in overcrowded shelters experiencing feelings of helplessness and uncertainty. Older adults and… [Read More]
WHO & Health Ministry Unveil ‘BcozSheMatters’ Campaign to Promote Women and Girls’ Well-being
The World Health Organization, in partnership with India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, launched a month-long campaign focused on women’s and girls’ health and well-being at a Delhi metro station. The campaign, titled Healthy Women = Healthy Nations and promoted under the hashtag #BcozSheMatters, was flagged off by Dr. Catharina Boehme, WHO Officer-in-Charge for… [Read More]
Universal Health Coverage: Key to Health Equity in Angola and Beyond
The story of Mr. Figueira, who struggles to balance the cost of food, his children’s schooling, and life-saving medications for high blood pressure and diabetes, highlights the harsh reality that Universal Health Coverage (UHC) seeks to address. UHC aims to guarantee access to essential health services without exposing families to financial risk, ensuring that no… [Read More]
Seychelles intensifies measures to combat tropical and vector-borne diseases
Seychelles has endorsed a comprehensive strategic plan for 2025–2030 aimed at protecting public health by tackling tropical and vector-borne diseases. The plan outlines measures to prevent, control, and eliminate illnesses such as leprosy, rabies, dengue, and leptospirosis, while also addressing emerging health threats linked to climate change and increased movement of people and goods. Despite… [Read More]
2026 Fishing Quotas: UK Gains £840m in Valuable Opportunities
The UK has successfully reached agreements with the EU, Norway, and other coastal states on fishing opportunities for 2026, securing access to over 520,000 tonnes of shared stocks, particularly for popular whitefish in the North Sea. These opportunities are valued at approximately £830 million, with additional multilateral consultations bringing the total UK fishing opportunities to… [Read More]
Empowering Disability Inclusion in Culture and Sport with Enhanced Communications Support
The Ministers for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD, and Charlie McConalogue TD, have welcomed the launch of the new National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025–2030, aimed at promoting greater inclusion and participation of persons with disabilities in culture, sport, and media. The strategy is designed to support independent living and enable… [Read More]
Mongolia’s Cashmere Sector Must Improve Job Quality to Attract Young Workers
A recent survey conducted by the International Labour Organization (ILO) highlights that improving job quality, rather than merely increasing wages, is crucial for attracting youth to Mongolia’s cashmere sector. Carried out by the Korea Labor and Employment Service (KLES) between March and November 2025 under the Youth Employment Promotion Project (YEPP) funded by the ILO-Korea… [Read More]
Labour Rights and Human Rights: Why Protection Matters – ILO and UN Statement
The ILO Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations, alongside the Chairs of UN human rights Treaty Bodies and the Chair of the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights, held a historic joint meeting to affirm the central role of labour rights within the broader framework of universal human rights…. [Read More]
UN Decade of Sustainable Transport: Transforming Mobility for a Sustainable Future
The UN Decade of Sustainable Transport highlights the crucial role of transport in achieving the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing the need for coordinated, cross-sector action. To support this initiative, organizations were invited to submit voluntary Sustainable Transport Action Commitments—practical measures aimed at transforming global transport practices. WWF, in collaboration with the Asian Development… [Read More]
Exploring Human Rights Online: UNDP Launches Digital Rights Dashboard
Within a generation, digital systems have transformed learning, work, and civic participation, especially in well-connected regions. While developing countries experience this shift at varying speeds, the key challenge is no longer whether digital development should occur but how to ensure it empowers individuals and communities while safeguarding human rights. As digital transitions accelerate, protecting rights… [Read More]
UNDP Asia-Pacific Launches Digital Activism Initiative to Combat Online Violence
Digital violence is increasingly affecting women and girls across the Asia-Pacific region, with harmful online terms and harassment creating hostile digital spaces. Despite technology’s potential to empower, 44% of women and girls worldwide lack legal protection from online abuse, while many incidents go unreported due to shame, social stigma, and fear of retaliation. UN Women… [Read More]
Global: How Amnesty International’s Annual Letter-Writing Campaign Shows Humanity Can Prevail
Amid rising authoritarianism, climate crises, and the erosion of international law, Amnesty International has launched its annual Write for Rights campaign on Human Rights Day (10 December) to support victims of human rights violations and demonstrate the power of collective action. The campaign unites people globally to advocate for justice, dignity, and a shared future,… [Read More]
Ensuring International Justice for All Crimes Key to Lasting Peace in Israel and the OPT
Amnesty International has called on states to demonstrate their commitment to international justice to ensure accountability for victims of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT). Following the ICC Assembly of States Parties in The Hague, Amnesty emphasized that supporting institutions such as the ICC is critical… [Read More]
