A new UN Women report titled At Risk and Underfunded reveals a concerning decline in global support for women’s rights organizations. Based on a survey of 428 women’s rights and civil society groups, the report shows that one in three organizations have suspended or shut down programmes focused on ending gender-based violence. More than 40… [Read More]
Progress and Possibility: Boosting Financial Support for Indigenous and Local Communities
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has long recognized the crucial role Indigenous Peoples and local communities play in addressing environmental challenges. However, limited access to resources has often constrained their full participation. Over the years, the GEF has worked steadily to close this gap and expand financial support to ensure that these communities can effectively… [Read More]
Ontario Government Announces $43 Million Investment in After-School Activities
The Ontario government is investing $43.9 million over three years to continue the province’s After School Program (ASP), which supports more than 13,000 children and youth in underserved communities annually. The funding aims to keep students active, healthy, and engaged through safe, supervised activities, tutoring, and nutritious snacks at little or no cost. This initiative… [Read More]
Ontario Invests $1.1 Billion to Improve Access and Quality of Home Care
The Ontario government has announced a major $1.1 billion investment over the next three years to expand home care services and the Hospital to Home (H2H) program as part of its Fall Economic Statement plan. This funding aims to extend convenient at-home care for patients who no longer need hospital treatment, easing pressure on hospitals… [Read More]
Wales Secures £1.1 Billion Defence Investment to Create Thousands of Skilled Jobs
The UK Government has announced that Welsh communities are reaping major benefits from substantial defence investment, which is generating thousands of skilled jobs across the nation. According to the latest UK Defence Footprint report, Wales received £1.1 billion in defence spending over the past year, directly supporting 3,900 industry jobs across a range of sectors…. [Read More]
Landmark Renters’ Rights Act Becomes Law, Expanding Housing Protections Nationwide
The Renters’ Rights Bill has officially become law after receiving Royal Assent, marking a historic milestone for England’s 11 million private renters. The legislation represents the most significant expansion of renters’ rights in a generation, abolishing Section 21 “no fault” evictions—a practice that has long left tenants vulnerable to sudden displacement and homelessness. The Renters’… [Read More]
New Grants Support Safer Commutes for Garment Workers in Cambodia and Viet Nam
The International Labour Organization (ILO), through its Vision Zero Fund and with support from Nike Inc., has awarded grants to four garment factories in Cambodia and Viet Nam under the Commuting Safety Challenge. This initiative seeks to improve commuting safety for garment workers by encouraging innovative and practical solutions to reduce accidents and promote safer… [Read More]
Employment and Livelihoods in the West Bank Collapse as Gaza War Enters Second Year: ILO Report
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has issued a new brief highlighting the devastating impact of the two-year war in Gaza on the West Bank’s economy and labour market. The report reveals a sharp decline in livelihoods, rising unemployment, and deepening poverty across the Occupied Palestinian Territory, emphasizing that the prolonged conflict has left lasting economic… [Read More]
Digitization of Lebanon’s Social Security System Paves Way for Pension Reform
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) of Lebanon, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), has completed a major project to digitize social security records, marking a significant milestone in the country’s social protection reform. This digital transformation supports the implementation of the new pension scheme introduced under Law 319/2023, which aims to provide… [Read More]
IOM Scales Up Efforts to Combat Ebola and Mpox Outbreaks in Africa
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is intensifying its health security operations across Africa in response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and increasing mpox preparedness in several countries, including Angola, Ethiopia, DRC, Malawi, South Sudan, and Uganda. The organization is currently active at 90 points of entry… [Read More]
FIFA & Global Citizen Launch Advisory Board for Global Education Fund
FIFA and Global Citizen have announced the establishment of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund Advisory Board, marking a major milestone in their mission to raise USD 100 million to increase access to education and football for children worldwide. The Fund, launched earlier this year, will support community-based education initiatives and football development programs for… [Read More]
Independent Expert Highlights International Solidarity as Key to Corporate Social Responsibility
In a report to the UN General Assembly, Cecilia Bailliet, the UN Independent Expert on human rights and international solidarity, emphasized that increasing global inequality and social polarization demand greater responsibility from corporations in addressing shared global challenges. She noted that the market value of the world’s largest companies now surpasses the GDP of many… [Read More]
OSCE Boosts Regional Energy Security with Climate Projections in South-Eastern Europe & Mediterranean
Energy experts and decision-makers from South-Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean gathered in Vienna on 15–16 October for an OSCE Regional Workshop focused on building energy system resilience against future risks and extreme weather. The workshop supported participants with long-term climate projection data and practical anticipatory tools aimed at strengthening regional energy security. The event brought… [Read More]
2025 McCall MacBain International Fellows Revealed: Advancing Global Leadership & Impact
Montreal, Quebec (October 2025) – The McCall MacBain Foundation has announced the next cohort of 26 McCall MacBain International Fellows for 2025. In partnership with McGill University, McMaster University, Dalhousie University, and the University of Manitoba, the Fellowship supports undergraduate students in gaining immersive international experience through language learning, academic studies, and hands-on work placements… [Read More]
$250K Grant from Infosys Foundation USA to NACCE to Strengthen Digital Workforce Training
Infosys Foundation USA has partnered with the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) and MakerUSA to strengthen digital workforce development across the United States. The collaboration aims to build 21st-century digital skills, expand inclusive career pathways, and support communities preparing for a technology-driven economy. At NACCE’s Annual Conference in Coronado, California, Infosys Foundation USA… [Read More]
European Union and Mongolia Strengthen Ties with New Business and Investment Forum
The first-ever European Union–Mongolia Business and Investment Forum took place in Ulaanbaatar, marking a major milestone in the deepening of economic relations between the European Union and Mongolia. The event aimed to strengthen business cooperation, encourage sustainable growth, expand trade, and attract long-term investment opportunities. More than 700 participants attended, including senior representatives from the… [Read More]
European Union Releases €450,000 (₱30.69 Million) to Support Davao Earthquake Victims
The European Union has released €450,000 (₱30.69 million) in humanitarian aid to assist communities affected by two powerful earthquakes that struck off the coast of Davao Oriental earlier this month. The funding aims to deliver emergency relief to the most affected populations, particularly those displaced and living in temporary shelters. Of the total amount, €300,000… [Read More]
How Education Thrives Amid Fragility, Conflict, and Violence
Ensuring that children can learn in safe environments is a key priority for the World Bank, particularly in countries affected by fragility, conflict, and violence (FCV). Education plays a critical role in preventing violence, fostering peacebuilding, and developing the skills needed for stability and economic growth. Despite its importance, education receives only about 3% of… [Read More]
African Development Bank Funds EUR 117 Million Project to Enhance Local Economies in Benin
The African Development Bank Group’s Board of Directors has approved EUR 117 million in financing for Benin to implement the Support Programme for the Economic Development of Local Authorities (PADECT). The initiative, running from 2026 to 2031, aims to transform Benin’s 77 municipalities into dynamic centers of private investment and job creation. The funding package… [Read More]
Caribbean Prepares for Tropical Storm Melissa with WFP Emergency Assistance
As Tropical Storm Melissa moves across the Caribbean, bringing heavy rains and strong winds, the World Food Programme (WFP) is coordinating with regional governments and partners to minimize the storm’s impact and assist vulnerable communities. With forecasts warning that the storm could intensify into a major hurricane, WFP’s focus is on anticipatory and preparedness actions… [Read More]
Belize Receives IDB Support to Improve Coastal Water Quality in Caye Caulker
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $10 million investment loan and a $500,000 grant to support Belize in improving coastal water quality in Caye Caulker. The financing, endorsed by the IDB’s Board of Executive Directors, falls under the IDB CLIMA initiative — a performance-based pilot program that rewards countries for achieving climate and… [Read More]
South Korea Partners with IDB Group on New Cooperation Package for Sustainable Growth in the Americas
The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) and the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Korea have announced a new cooperation package designed to boost innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable development in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). The initiative, unveiled during the 7th Korea-LAC Business Summit in Seoul, celebrates 20 years of collaboration since… [Read More]
Eswatini: Cuban Man’s Hunger Strike Reveals Human Toll of Unlawful US Transfer Agreement
Amnesty International has raised alarm over the indefinite hunger strike of Roberto Mosquera del Peral, a Cuban national deported from the United States to Eswatini in July 2025, who is protesting his ongoing detention at Matsapha Correctional Centre. The organization’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah, described the situation as a clear… [Read More]
