Haiti is facing one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises as armed gangs tighten their grip on the country, driving escalating violence, hunger and mass displacement. Following the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in 2021, political instability and economic hardship created a power vacuum that gangs have exploited, with armed groups now controlling most… [Read More]

Community-led green projects across the North East and Moray are set to benefit from £1 million in funding through the Scottish Government’s Just Transition Participatory Budgeting Fund. Following an online public vote held in late 2025, residents in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray helped decide which local eco-friendly initiatives would receive support, ensuring that investment reflected… [Read More]

Five organisations dedicated to promoting inclusion and strengthening local communities have been selected as recipients of the €1.5 million Connected Communities Fund. The three-year fund was established by Mason Hayes & Curran and Rethink Ireland, with matched funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht through the Dormant Accounts Fund, to… [Read More]

Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Pakistani education activist Malala Yousafzai has announced a $300,000 donation to support girls’ education in Gaza and other conflict-affected regions. The funding will be channeled through the Malala Fund and directed toward areas facing severe educational disruptions due to ongoing crises. The donation will specifically support education initiatives in Gaza,… [Read More]

On his first official visit as United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Barham Salih called for stronger global support to help refugees secure durable solutions and rebuild their lives. Speaking in Nairobi after visiting Kakuma municipality in northern Kenya, he acknowledged Kenya’s long-standing generosity in hosting refugees and praised policies that allow refugees to work,… [Read More]

The Republic of the Union of Myanmar organized a ceremony at the Asia World Port Terminal in Yangon Port, Ahlon Township, to donate 500 tonnes of rice, equivalent to 10,000 bags, to people affected by a cyclone in Sri Lanka. The event was attended by key officials, including Yangon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein,… [Read More]

Human rights organizations in Russia are facing unprecedented financial pressures, with banks linked to the government blocking access to domestic donations. These measures are forcing NGOs to shut down despite having committed no crimes. Online payment platforms have cut off services to these groups without explanation, leaving them unable to receive their primary source of… [Read More]

Ravishankar Dakoju, a longtime Rotary member, announced that he and his wife, Paola Dakoju, would donate approximately US$50 million (4.5 billion Indian rupees) to The Rotary Foundation. The pledge was made during Rotary’s International Assembly in Orlando, Florida, on 13 January. Declaring that “giving is a duty,” Dakoju emphasized that the majority of their wealth… [Read More]

In 2025, Saudi authorities executed at least 356 people, setting a new national record for the highest number of executions in a single year since monitoring began. This follows a similar surge in 2024, when 345 people were executed, marking two consecutive years of escalating capital punishment in the country. Human Rights Watch called on… [Read More]

The Hungarian government is failing to uphold the rights of older people to social security and an adequate standard of living, including access to sufficient food, medicine, and energy. Sharp inflation in 2022 and 2023 exposed longstanding structural weaknesses in the pension and social security system, highlighting the urgent need for reforms to address rising… [Read More]

Amnesty International has expressed concern over prosecutors in South Korea seeking the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol following his imposition of martial law in December 2024. Chiara Sangiorgio of Amnesty International emphasized that while no one is above the law, pursuing the death penalty represents a step backward for human rights. She… [Read More]

Amnesty International has responded to a new OHCHR report highlighting the ongoing failure of the Sri Lankan government to ensure accountability for conflict-related sexual violence. The report reveals that such violence, particularly against the Tamil community, was deliberate, widespread, and systemic, and that some acts may constitute war crimes or crimes against humanity. It also… [Read More]

Sidaction and Aidsfonds have once again joined forces to advance HIV cure research, announcing funding for four new interdisciplinary projects focused on understanding viral persistence, ethical challenges in clinical research, and innovative therapeutic approaches. This initiative follows a joint 2025 call for proposals, reinforcing both organizations’ commitment to scientific progress and public health. The first… [Read More]

Commuters across the Brussels metro are being invited to consider the tangible impact of global health investment through a new awareness campaign. The initiative highlights that a commitment of €800 million from the European Commission to the Global Fund could save up to 1.2 million lives—roughly equal to the entire population of Brussels. The campaign… [Read More]

A team of researchers from Penn State University and Warwick University has been awarded $1.6 million through the Belmont Forum’s Collaborative Research Action project, funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation and the UK Research and Innovation’s Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). The international project, led by Penn State, will investigate how building design, infrastructure,… [Read More]

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Government of Norway, has launched a new initiative to support rural communities in frontline areas of Ukraine. The project will focus on Chernihivska, Dnipropetrovska, and Mykolaivska oblasts, regions where rural households and small-scale farmers continue to face challenges from the ongoing… [Read More]

Sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages are becoming increasingly affordable in many countries due to persistently low tax rates, contributing to rising rates of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancers, and injuries, particularly among children and young adults. The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports highlighting the urgent need for governments to strengthen taxes… [Read More]

Violence continues to escalate in Sudan, with recent attacks leaving dozens of civilians dead. Local reports indicate that at least 19 people were killed during a ground assault in the Jarjira area of North Darfur, while a drone strike in Sinja, the capital of Sennar state, claimed another 10 lives and injured nine more. The… [Read More]

Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the UN and its partners have been providing critical support to people in need, complementing the Ukrainian government’s assistance. This aid reaches city residents facing repeated drone and missile strikes, communities near the frontline, and those evacuated to safer areas. The appeal emphasizes support… [Read More]

The UN report, *We lost everything – even hope for justice*, finds that a legacy of impunity for wartime abuses continues to profoundly affect survivors of conflict-related sexual violence in Sri Lanka. Many endure long-term physical injuries, psychological trauma, and social exclusion. The report draws on over a decade of UN monitoring and consultations with… [Read More]

Ketia and her husband, both teachers, were able to support their three children before Hurricane Melissa swept through the Caribbean in October. The storm devastated their coastal community of Petit Goâve, leaving them without furniture, a car, or most of their possessions. Ketia’s family is now among approximately 225,000 people receiving assistance from the UN… [Read More]

Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced an investment of over $345,000 to the Government of British Columbia for its project “Equitable Access to Personal Health Information.” This initiative aims to improve access to health services in French for Francophone communities across the province. The funding supports the Government of British Columbia in… [Read More]

The Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) plays a key role in Canada’s economy, hosting thousands of businesses that produce essential goods, create high-quality jobs, and drive innovation. To support these local manufacturers and innovators, the Government of Canada is investing in advanced technologies, expanding production capabilities, and promoting smarter, more sustainable solutions. Today, the… [Read More]