The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and BF S.p.A., Italy’s largest agri-industrial group, have signed a Letter of Intent to explore new opportunities for collaboration in promoting sustainable agricultural development, particularly across Africa. Announced in Dakar on 29 October 2025 during the Dakar Business Forum, the partnership aims to strengthen food security, reduce reliance… [Read More]
Tánaiste Welcomes Urgent Delivery of Life-Saving Food Aid to Gaza
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Simon Harris welcomed the delivery of food aid to Gaza, supporting approximately 42,000 people. Over 8,400 parcels of nutritious food, provided by Plan International Ireland with support from Irish Aid, were transported by road, with each parcel sufficient for two meals a day for a family of… [Read More]
Strengthening climate and health resilience: IDRC and Rockefeller Foundation launch new initiative in Senegal and Uganda
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and The Rockefeller Foundation have joined forces to strengthen climate and health financing systems in Senegal and Uganda. The partnership, backed by a joint grant of USD 1.4 million (CAD 1.96 million) through The Rockefeller Foundation’s RF Catalytic Capital, aims to improve governance, evidence generation, and investment readiness within… [Read More]
Ethiopia Modernizes Health Emergency Information Systems to Boost Response Efficiency
The World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in Ethiopia is supporting the Government of Ethiopia in modernizing and digitalizing its public health emergency systems to enable faster, data-driven decisions for preparedness and response. This transformation is being achieved through strong collaboration with the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) and the implementation of three interoperable digital… [Read More]
EU Opens Public Consultations on Draft Sixth Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) for Feedback
Ireland has opened public consultations on the draft Sixth Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) and its associated Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Environmental Report, running until 1 December 2025. The consultations allow the public and interested stakeholders to provide feedback on measures designed to protect water quality from the impact of agricultural nutrients, in line with the… [Read More]
Global Model WHO 2025: Youth Leaders Call for Urgent Measures Against Social Isolation
At the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva, nearly 400 young leaders from over 40 countries came together at the Global Model WHO 2025 to raise global awareness about the growing crisis of social isolation. Declaring it a “public health priority shaping our generation’s future,” participants urged governments to recognize the health risks associated… [Read More]
Food Systems: The Missing Link to Advancing Global Social Development
The article highlights that food is not just a humanitarian concern but a cornerstone of social development. It argues that food determines the well-being of families, opportunities for youth, and inclusion within communities. Although food is recognized as a basic human right, it remains unrealized in many parts of the world. The authors emphasize that… [Read More]
WHO Strengthens Global Standards for Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine Products
On World Cities Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) urged national and local leaders to transform urban areas into engines of health, equity, and sustainability. With over 4.4 billion people—more than half of humanity—now living in cities, this number is expected to reach nearly 70 percent by 2050. Urban areas have become critical intersections where… [Read More]
Building a Just Transition: Addressing Root Causes of Decent Work Deficits Through a Systems Approach
The International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership with the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), organized a two-day learning event on 30–31 October 2025 to explore how a Market Systems Development (MSD) approach can support climate action, social justice, and decent job creation. The event brought together over 100 global participants, including policymakers, donors, UN… [Read More]
WHO Strengthens Global Standards for Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine Products
The World Health Organization (WHO) organized the Interregional Training Workshop on Ensuring the Quality and Safety of Traditional, Complementary and Integrative (TCI) Medicine Products from 22–24 October 2025 in Macao SAR, China. The event formed part of WHO’s broader efforts to strengthen regulatory systems and promote the safe integration of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine… [Read More]
Ceasefire in Gaza Opens Path for Agricultural Recovery and Land Access
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT) have released new geospatial data revealing widespread and escalating damage to the agricultural sector in the Gaza Strip. The analysis highlights extensive destruction of cropland, greenhouses, irrigation wells, and agricultural infrastructure that are critical for food production and… [Read More]
Celebrating Care: Honoring the Vital Role of Support and Care Providers Worldwide
The United Nations in Nepal marked the International Day of Care and Support on 31 October 2025, emphasizing the essential role of care and support in building inclusive and resilient societies. Hosted by ILO Nepal and UN Women Nepal, the event celebrated the dedication of care and support staff whose work sustains the wellbeing of… [Read More]
FAO Boosts Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Sustainable Agrifood Systems
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has reinforced its commitment to transforming agrifood systems by integrating Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) measures into its programmes. This initiative was highlighted during the Zimbabwe Emergency Food Production Project (ZEFPP) exit and sustainability strategy development workshop, where FAO collaborated with implementing partners… [Read More]
How to Design Risk Finance and Social Protection as a Unified System
Escalating global crises and climate-related shocks are exposing the immense costs and inefficiencies of mobilizing funds for recovery after disasters. This has underscored the importance of Climate and Disaster Risk Finance and Insurance (CDRFI) as a key solution to ensure timely, predictable funding for crisis response. At the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development… [Read More]
A Human Rights Victory: Afghan Women Make Inspiring Return to Football
The former Afghan Women’s National Football Team, now known as Afghan Women United, made a powerful return to the field in Morocco this week after four years of exile. Their comeback represents far more than a sporting event—it marks a return from forced displacement and defiance against a system that sought to silence and erase… [Read More]
Human Rights Situation in Tanzania Highlighted in New UN Press Release
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating human rights situation in the United Republic of Tanzania following the general elections held on 29 October 2025. The Commission noted reports of widespread unrest and violent clashes between protesters and security forces, which have reportedly resulted in hundreds of… [Read More]
Sudan Crisis: Mass Exodus from El Fasher as Violence and Atrocities Intensify
Since the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched a major assault on El Fasher last week, the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) has received alarming reports of summary executions, mass killings, rapes, attacks on humanitarian workers, looting, abductions, and forced displacement. According to OHCHR spokesperson Seif Magango, numerous residents fled the city in terror and… [Read More]
Hurricane Melissa: Caribbean Countries Get Life-Saving Support and Recovery Assistance
Hurricane Melissa has left a trail of destruction across the Caribbean, bringing torrential rain, storm surges, and landslides that flattened homes, destroyed infrastructure, and left vast areas without electricity, Internet, or communication access. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that aid is being mobilized across the region, with emergency response… [Read More]
Iran Faces Spike in Executions and Crackdown on Dissent, Warn UN Human Rights Investigators
The UN Fact-Finding Mission on Iran presented its findings to the General Assembly for the first time, revealing a sharp deterioration in the country’s human rights situation following Israeli airstrikes that reportedly killed over 1,000 people. According to Iranian Government data, 276 civilians, including 38 children and 102 women, were among the dead, and more… [Read More]
Why Gender Equality Is Essential for Building and Sustaining Peace
The landmark UN Security Council Resolution 1325 was described as a “real game-changer” by Laura Flores, Americas Division Director at the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA), in an interview with UN News. She emphasized that the resolution fundamentally shifted global perceptions by recognizing that women are not just victims of conflict but essential… [Read More]
Global Workers Face Growing Inequality, UN Calls for Immediate Action
A new assessment by the UN International Labour Organization (ILO) warns that global inequality among workers will continue to worsen unless urgent reforms are implemented. The report calls on governments, employers, and labour organizations to place workers’ dignity and rights at the centre of economic decision-making. Maria Helena André, Director of ILO’s Bureau for Workers’… [Read More]
Sierra Leone Secures World Bank Support to Strengthen Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Efforts
The World Bank has approved an additional $18.34 million grant to help Sierra Leone strengthen biodiversity protection, environmental sustainability, and climate change resilience. The funding, provided through the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) under the Global Environment Facility (GEF), will expand activities under Phase 2 of the West Africa Food System Resilience Program (FSRP), with… [Read More]
Republic of Congo Commits to Reducing Climate Risks and Advancing Sustainable Urban Development
The World Bank has approved $60 million for the Strengthening Urban Resilience Project in the Republic of Congo to help reduce erosion and flood risks while improving access to climate-resilient and sustainable infrastructure in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire, the country’s two largest cities. The project takes a multi-sectoral approach, investing in urban infrastructure, climate risk reduction,… [Read More]
