In an effort to improve disaster preparedness and anticipatory action in Zimbabwe, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) recently conducted a hands-on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) training session. Held in Bulawayo, the workshop equipped field officers, enumerators, and technical staff with practical skills in hazard geotagging, focusing on collecting and analyzing… [Read More]
DKT International Doubles FP2030 Commitment to $2 Billion by 2030 Amid Donor Funding Declines
DKT International, a leading global provider of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) products and services, has announced it is doubling its financial commitment to the Family Planning 2030 (FP2030) partnership. The organization now pledges $2 billion in support by 2030, up from its initial $1 billion commitment made in 2021. This renewed pledge comes amidst… [Read More]
Global Course in Madrid Champions Non-Discrimination for LGTBIQ+ Workers
The international training held in Madrid from 2 to 4 September 2025 brought together government experts and policy leaders from across Europe, the Americas, and Asia to address discrimination and inequality in the workplace, particularly concerning LGTBIQ+ rights. Representatives from 13 countries, including officials from Ministries of Labour and diversity promotion agencies, engaged in in-depth… [Read More]
IOM Deploys Emergency Team to Strengthen National Ebola Response in DRC
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has deployed a team to support the response to a new Ebola virus outbreak in Kasai Province, central Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This marks the country’s 16th recorded outbreak, involving the deadly ‘Zaire’ strain. So far, 15 deaths and 28 confirmed cases have been reported. The outbreak… [Read More]
UPF-BSM Partners with UNESCO to Enhance Digital Platform Governance in Central America and Caribbean
The UPF Barcelona School of Management (UPF-BSM) has partnered with UNESCO to lead a new project aimed at improving the governance of digital platforms across Central America and the Caribbean. Funded by the European Union, the initiative is part of UNESCO’s global Internet for Trust program and its I4T Global Knowledge Network. The project’s goal… [Read More]
UNESCO Backs Boy Child Initiative to Inspire Future Leaders in Africa
UNESCO partnered with Namibia’s Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare to empower 66 boys from Windhoek through a leadership and dialogue training event held on August 14, 2025. The Boy Child Empowerment Event took place at the After School Centre in Grysblock and brought together boys from six local schools, including C.J…. [Read More]
DR Congo Crisis: Funding Cuts Slash Support for Sexual Violence Survivors
The ongoing liquidity crisis affecting the United Nations and its global partners has already delayed a crucial high-level human rights investigation into the emergency situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that began in February. According to testimonies collected by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel… [Read More]
UN Rights Chief Urges US to Lift Sanctions on Palestinian Rights Groups Amid Gaza Attacks
The recent sanctions announced by the United States target Palestinian human rights organizations Al-Haq, the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR), and Al-Mezan Center for Human Rights. These measures relate to their support of the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) investigation into the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. These sanctions follow earlier U.S. actions against… [Read More]
Standard Bank Invests $10 Million in African Women Impact Fund (AWIF) to Empower Female Entrepreneurs
Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, has committed $10 million to the African Women Impact Fund (AWIF), aiming to support women fund managers running businesses across the continent. This significant investment was announced at the G20 Empowerment of Women Working Group (EWWG) Women to Africa event, hosted in collaboration with Standard Bank and South… [Read More]
Africa’s Roadmap to Food Security by 2035: Financing the Future Now
The article, originally published on CNBC Africa and authored by Ambassador Gabriel Ferrero, highlights the urgent food security challenges facing Africa as its population rapidly grows. By 2050, Africa is projected to house one in four people globally, yet despite global improvements, hunger is increasing on the continent, with over 300 million Africans undernourished in… [Read More]
US Provides Nearly $20 Million and Drones to Ecuador to Combat Drug Gangs
The United States has announced nearly $20 million in new security support for Ecuador as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation against drug cartels. During a visit to Ecuador, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio detailed that over $13 million will be allocated to general security funding, with an additional $6 million dedicated to providing… [Read More]
Government of Canada Invests $1M+ to Boost Mining Innovation in Northern Ontario
Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced a FedNor investment of $1,050,000 in Cambrian College’s Centre for Smart Mining (CSM), on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor. This funding will support the expansion of CSM’s research and training services to meet the increasing demands… [Read More]
Canada Provides Humanitarian Aid in Response to Afghanistan Earthquake
Canada remains deeply concerned about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, which worsened following a magnitude 6.0 earthquake and subsequent aftershocks in Nangarhar Province on August 31. With thousands affected, there is an urgent need to scale up humanitarian efforts to ensure life-saving assistance reaches the most vulnerable communities. In response, the Honourable Randeep Sarai,… [Read More]
Government of Canada Launches Initiative to Support Small and Medium Businesses Amid Trade Challenges
The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI), delivered by Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) in British Columbia, aims to support small- and medium-sized businesses facing challenges caused by tariffs that disrupt export markets and global supply chains. In the face of economic uncertainty, the Government of Canada is committed to defending its industries, fostering growth, and… [Read More]
Investing Across Canada to Build Safe and Strong Communities
The Government of Canada is investing over $33.4 million in Newfoundland and Labrador this year to strengthen and better connect communities across the province. This funding aims to support foundational infrastructure projects such as public transit, water systems, local roads, and bridges, which are critical for community growth and economic development. With this financial support,… [Read More]
Breaking Barriers for Women Digital Entrepreneurs: What’s Next for Empowerment and Growth?
A recent study titled “Breaking down barriers for women digital entrepreneurs: Insights from Africa” explores the systemic obstacles hindering women-led businesses in the digital economy and calls for targeted actions to address these challenges. The research offers new perspectives on structural and gender-based biases faced by female digital entrepreneurs in developing regions. It is based… [Read More]
IFRC Launches Emergency Appeal to Support Earthquake Recovery in Afghanistan
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has launched an emergency appeal to assist people affected by a powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan on August 31. The quake impacted the provinces of Kunar, Nangarhar, and Laghman, affecting over 1.3 million people and causing widespread destruction to homes. To… [Read More]
Pakistan Floods 2025: Escalating Humanitarian Crisis Amid Climate Extremes
Thousands of families across Pakistan are enduring a worsening humanitarian crisis caused by devastating monsoon floods and other climate-related disasters. The floods have destroyed homes, livelihoods, and essential infrastructure, leaving many communities without access to food, clean water, healthcare, and shelter. In response to these urgent needs, the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) is ramping… [Read More]
IFRC: Early Disaster Action Crucial to Saving Lives and Protecting Development in South America
More than 100 representatives from governments, international organizations, civil society, and communities affected by emergencies gathered in Santiago, Chile, for the 7th Platform for Dialogue on Anticipatory Action in South America. Held under the theme “Act sooner, protect better: strengthening anticipatory action in South America,” the event focused on improving disaster preparedness and protection efforts… [Read More]
Protecting Amazonian Cocoa: How Innovation and Science Drive the Ecuadorian Red Cross Efforts
In Ecuador’s Amazonian region, two young volunteers from the Ecuadorian Red Cross combined local knowledge, creativity, and scientific tools to develop an Early Warning System aimed at protecting cocoa plantations from climate-related threats. Cocoa in this region is not just a crop but a vital part of culture and livelihood, especially in Zamora Chinchipe near… [Read More]
Republic of Korea and WFP Launch ‘REACH’ Project to Combat Hunger in Myanmar
The Republic of Korea (ROK) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have launched the REACH initiative—Responding with Emergency Assistance for Conflict-affected Households—to provide urgent humanitarian aid to families in Myanmar suffering from the combined effects of ongoing conflict, mass displacement, and the devastating earthquake in March 2025. Supported by a $10 million contribution… [Read More]
Why Nature-Based Solutions Are Essential for Climate Change Adaptation
As climate change impacts intensify, countries around the world are scaling up adaptation strategies to protect communities, ensure food security, and build long-term resilience. A cornerstone of these strategies is the use of nature-based solutions (NbS)—approaches that leverage natural ecosystems such as forests, wetlands, coastal habitats, and farmlands to reduce climate risks while maintaining essential… [Read More]
ADB and ACWA Power to Build Central Asia’s First Wind Power Plant with Battery Storage
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and ACWA Power Company have signed a $51 million loan agreement to develop the Nukus 2 Wind and Battery Energy Storage facility in Uzbekistan’s Qoraozak district, located in the Republic of Karakalpakstan. This project, which will be implemented by ACWA Power Beruniy Wind FE LLC—a wholly owned subsidiary of ACWA… [Read More]
