Kenyan President William Ruto has unveiled plans to establish a sovereign wealth fund and an infrastructure fund, aiming to increase investment in key sectors while avoiding further public debt accumulation. This move comes as Kenya seeks a more sustainable financing strategy after years of borrowing to fund large-scale infrastructure projects, which has left the country… [Read More]
EIB Supports Evides for Future-Proof and Sustainable Water Infrastructure in the Netherlands
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €200 million loan agreement with Dutch water company Evides Waterbedrijf to support the provision of safe and high-quality drinking water to over 2.5 million residents across the provinces of Zuid-Holland, Zeeland, and the western part of Noord-Brabant, as well as to supply industrial water. The financing, supported… [Read More]
Strengthening Quebec’s Critical Minerals Sector: Canada’s Investment Plan
Today, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced that Arianne Phosphate Inc. has received conditional approval for an investment of up to $735,000 through the Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration (CMRDD) program. This funding forms part of the Government of Canada’s $80.3-million investment, announced by Prime Minister Carney at the… [Read More]
Funding Opportunity: Supporting Indigenous Engagement in Clean Energy and Critical Minerals Projects
Canada is advancing its position as a global leader in sustainably sourced minerals while promoting Indigenous reconciliation, partnerships, and regional economic growth. In line with this strategy, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced a call for proposals for the Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF) Indigenous Grants stream, offering up to… [Read More]
Government of Canada Modernizes Budget Approach for Long-Term Impact
Canada is adapting its federal budgeting approach to meet the challenges of a changing global economy. The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, announced the introduction of a new Capital Budgeting Framework designed to separate day-to-day operational spending from long-term capital investments. This framework will guide decisions on projects that generate enduring… [Read More]
Community Boost: UK Connect Fund Distributes £300K+ to Northern Ireland and Great Britain Projects
Community projects across the UK are set to benefit from the Northern Ireland Office’s (NIO) Connect Fund, with initiatives focusing on youth leadership, environmental issues, and tackling health inequalities and poverty among the first successful applicants. Nine community groups have been awarded a total of £300,000 from the Connect Fund’s £1 million allocation, aimed at… [Read More]
£1 Million Competition Launched to Revolutionize Active Travel in the UK
Organisations and businesses in England can now apply for a share of £1 million in funding to support innovative initiatives that encourage walking, wheeling, and cycling. The Active Travel Innovation Fund, announced by Active Travel England (ATE) on 6 October 2025, offers grants of up to £100,000 per successful project. The funding targets small to… [Read More]
Amid Funding Challenges, Indian NGOs Embrace Small Donor Support
Indian non-profits are increasingly turning to small, regular donations from the public, a model known as “everyday giving,” to address declining funding from traditional institutional and foreign sources. This trend is highlighted in the Udarta: Everyday Giving Report 2025, a comprehensive study developed by 13 social sector organizations and guided by over 50 collaborators, which… [Read More]
Girls on the Frontlines: Leading Change Amid Global Crises
On this International Day of the Girl, the focus is on celebrating the courage and leadership of girls worldwide, particularly those living amid crisis and conflict. Girls like Sandra Patricia Aguilar Carabalí in northern Cauca, Colombia, are challenging exclusion and taking active roles in protecting their land, communities, and peace. Three decades after the Beijing… [Read More]
Ending Conflicts Starts with Women: Prioritizing the Women, Peace and Security Agenda
Women and girls around the world have been sending clear calls for peace, and UN Women channels these messages into its work. Evidence shows that when women are included at the negotiating table, peace agreements are more likely to be inclusive, durable, and sustainable. However, 25 years after the launch of the Women, Peace and… [Read More]
Exploring Industrial Relations: ILO Launches Inaugural Summer School on Social Dialogue
The International Training Centre of the ILO (ITCILO), with support from the French Government and in collaboration with the ILO, held the inaugural Summer School on Social Dialogue from 16 to 19 September 2025 in Turin, Italy. The event brought together over 60 participants from governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations, enterprises, and academia to explore… [Read More]
Africa’s Industrial Future: Empowering Workers Through Skills Development
The International Labour Organization (ILO) emphasized the importance of skills development and lifelong learning for inclusive industrialization during the inaugural Industrial Skills Week Africa (ISWA), held from 9 to 10 September 2025 in Lusaka, Zambia. Organized by the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) in collaboration with the Government of Zambia, the event focused on accelerating… [Read More]
Celebrating International Coffee and Tea Day 2025: Supporting Fair Labor in Lao PDR
Coffee and tea enthusiasts gathered in Luang Prabang, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, from 3–5 October 2025 to celebrate International Coffee and Tea Day, a weekend dedicated to honoring the nation’s growing coffee and tea culture and the millions of workers behind every cup. Under the theme “Coffee and Tea for Better Lives: Embracing Collaboration for… [Read More]
Equal Work, Unequal Outcomes: ILO Calls for Gender Equality in Supply Chains
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has released a publication titled “Gender equality in supply chains: How ILO interventions foster gender equality in outcomes in supply chains”, which examines the systemic barriers faced by women workers globally and presents practical interventions that have proven effective in driving meaningful change. The brief underscores that while women constitute… [Read More]
Global Clinical Trials Forum Launched by WHO to Strengthen Research Collaboration
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched the Global Clinical Trials Forum (GCTF), a worldwide multi-stakeholder network designed to strengthen clinical trial environments and infrastructure at national, regional, and global levels. The Forum responds to World Health Assembly resolution WHA75.8, which urged WHO to enhance the quality and coordination of clinical trials to generate robust… [Read More]
Burkina Faso’s Journey Against HIV: From Fear to Hope
Alimata, a trader from Dori, Burkina Faso, reflects the transformative impact of HIV treatment in the country. Diagnosed HIV-positive in 2007, she initially feared for her life, facing stigma and uncertainty. Today, with consistent antiretroviral (ARV) treatment, she runs her business and leads a normal life, embodying the progress made in Burkina Faso’s fight against… [Read More]
106 Million Nigerian Children Targeted in Nationwide Measles, Rubella, and Polio Vaccination Campaign
Nigeria has launched one of the largest integrated vaccination campaigns in its history, targeting approximately 106 million children to protect them against measles, rubella, and poliomyelitis. The nationwide initiative combines multiple vaccines and essential child health services into a single drive to ensure efficient delivery across the country. The campaign targets children aged 0–14 years… [Read More]
Global Tobacco Use Persists: WHO Says One in Five Adults Still Smoke
The World Health Organization (WHO) released its latest report on tobacco use, analyzing global smoking trends from 2010 to 2024, and concluded that while progress has been made, the tobacco epidemic remains a major public health challenge. Globally, tobacco use declined from 26.2 percent in 2010 to 19.5 percent in 2023, and the UN health… [Read More]
Women’s Role in Peace and Security Reversing, Says UN Secretary-General
UN Member States convened for their annual open debate on the women, peace, and security agenda, ahead of the 25th anniversary of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000), which recognized the central role of women’s leadership in achieving just and lasting peace. Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized that while the resolution inspired numerous follow-up initiatives, tangible improvements… [Read More]
International Criminal Court Rules Against Janjaweed Leader in Darfur War Crimes Case
Two decades after the brutal campaign in Darfur that left hundreds of thousands dead, the International Criminal Court (ICC) delivered its first conviction linked to the conflict, finding Janjaweed commander Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, also known as Ali Kushayb, guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The landmark ruling, issued in The Hague after… [Read More]
Gaza: UN Prepares Major Aid Operation Pending US Peace Plan Agreement
UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric briefed correspondents in New York that the United Nations is prepared to launch a major aid operation in Gaza as soon as an agreement is reached on the US-mediated peace plan. Indirect talks are underway in Egypt, with Qatar and the United States also facilitating negotiations aimed at ending the conflict… [Read More]
Historic Labour Case: UN World Court Upholds the Right to Strike
The case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) originates from a 2023 request by the Governing Body of the International Labour Organization (ILO), seeking an advisory opinion on whether the Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise Convention, 1948 (No. 87), includes the right to strike. Adopted in the aftermath of… [Read More]
How Early Learning Assessments Are Unlocking Children’s Potential in Sint Maarten
In a classroom on the island of Sint Maarten, children read together in both English and Dutch under the encouraging gaze of their teacher. This simple scene represents a historic shift in the island’s education system — for the first time, educators and policymakers are equipped with national-level data to understand how well children are… [Read More]
