In Brasilia on November 18, 2025, the Second Regional Meeting on mRNA Research and Development in the Americas brought together R&D institutions, manufacturers, regulatory authorities, and international partners to strengthen collaboration and accelerate the development and production of vaccines and health technologies based on messenger RNA (mRNA). Organized by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO),… [Read More]
South Sudan Humanitarian Crisis: Conflict and Aid Shortages Leave Millions Struggling – Oxfam
In 2025, South Sudan faced its lowest level of international aid funding since gaining independence in 2011, leaving nearly six million people—almost half the population—experiencing acute hunger and lacking access to clean water and sanitation. Humanitarian programs have been forced to scale down just as the need for support has surged, with more than two… [Read More]
Kenya’s GBV Protection Failing Ahead of 2026 Target: A Deep Dive
Kenya’s pledged efforts to end gender-based violence (GBV) by 2026 are faltering, as shelters collapse under budget cuts, key reforms stall, and misreporting of GBV data persists. Survivors, activists, and shelter managers warn that the protection system is failing, leaving women and children vulnerable even as femicide rates rise and digital violence intensifies. Cases like… [Read More]
Three Organizations Driving Innovative Solutions to Global Inequality
The United States is facing a severe inequality crisis, with everyday Americans struggling to afford basic necessities like groceries, childcare, and bills, while billionaires’ wealth continues to grow. Oxfam’s report, UNEQUAL: The rise of a new American oligarchy and the change we need, highlights how the economic system is structured to benefit the ultra-wealthy and… [Read More]
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation: Lessons from Its Challenges
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has announced its closure after just five months of operation, marking another failed attempt to implement an alternative aid delivery system in Gaza. According to Oxfam America’s Peace and Security Director Scott Paul, the initiative was far from successful, contributing instead to the tragic loss of hundreds of Palestinian lives… [Read More]
Celebrating Diversity: Global Pluralism Award Recognizes Peacebuilders
Ottawa, Canada, 27 November 2025 – The 2025 Global Pluralism Award honoured three organisations for their efforts to foster inclusion and bridge divides in some of the world’s most fractured societies, while seven others received honourable mentions for their impactful work in building inclusive communities. The ceremony took place at the Delegation of the Ismaili… [Read More]
Building a Community-Focused Movement for Sustainable and Inclusive Connectivity
As 2025 comes to a close, reflection on the state of digital connectivity highlights both persistent challenges and meaningful achievements. Globally, 2.2 billion people remain unconnected, and among those with access, many still lack meaningful, community-centred connectivity that addresses local needs. Despite these obstacles, significant progress has been made this year through a variety of… [Read More]
Driving Sustainable Financing Solutions for Shared Transboundary Resources in Southern Africa
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is convening the inaugural Transboundary Water and Landscapes Sustainable Finance Bootcamp on 26–27 November 2025 in Muldersdrift, South Africa. The event will bring together representatives from SADC Member States, River Basin Organizations (RBOs), Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs), development partners, civil society, International Cooperating Partners, and financial institutions to explore… [Read More]
Advancing Ocean Sustainability: African SIDS Project Strengthens Global Partnerships
The UNDP-GEF Project, “Supporting Sustainable Inclusive Blue Economy Transformation in African Small Island Developing States (African SIDS),” in partnership with the African Union Commission and GWPSA, recently participated in an IW: Learn Twinning Exchange under the Global Environment Facility International Waters (GEF IW): LEARN 5 initiative. Held in Colombia and Belize from 27 October to… [Read More]
Tech SMEs Drive Growth with £4 Million Investment in Export Expansion and Job Creation
Seven SMEs in Belfast are collectively investing over £4.1 million to expand exports, advance research and development, and create 33 new jobs, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald announced during a visit to Ormeau Labs. Highlighting the importance of supporting SMEs in Northern Ireland’s predominantly small business economy, the Minister noted that these companies have leveraged… [Read More]
European Union Supports Food Security Response Across Northern Ghana
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Veterinary Services Directorate (VSD) of Ghana’s Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) and with funding from the European Union (EU), has successfully vaccinated over 200,000 poultry across the Savannah, North East, and Upper East Regions of Northern Ghana. The vaccination targeted… [Read More]
Strengthening Resilience in Mandera Cluster through the Village Model Approach
The Mandera Cluster, spanning Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia, is one of eastern Africa’s most climate-stressed and conflict-prone regions. Communities in the area face recurrent droughts, limited pasture, animal disease outbreaks, and cross-border conflicts, which continually threaten livelihoods and stability. Despite numerous interventions, sustaining long-term resilience remains difficult, as frequent shocks erode the gains achieved in… [Read More]
Ethiopia Launches Hepatitis B Birth Dose Vaccine to Protect Newborns
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]
