UN Secretary-General António Guterres has once again called for an immediate end to the war in the Middle East, warning that the escalating conflict is having devastating humanitarian consequences far beyond the immediate battlefield. In a statement issued through the UN Spokesperson’s Office, he stressed that all relevant UN Security Council resolutions aimed at ending… [Read More]
Ontario Announces $15.8M Manufacturing Investment
The Ontario government has welcomed a nearly $15.8 million investment by EnerQuest Technologies Solutions Inc. to expand its manufacturing facility in Harrow, Essex County, and reshore the production of switchgears from the United States. The project is expected to create 125 new good-paying jobs while protecting 154 existing positions in the region. To support the… [Read More]
Federal Funding to Boost Indigenous Tourism Announced
Indigenous tourism is playing an increasingly important role across Canada by offering visitors authentic and meaningful experiences rooted in the histories, cultures, and traditional knowledge of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. These tourism initiatives not only help deepen cultural understanding and connection but also support Indigenous entrepreneurs, strengthen local economies, and advance economic reconciliation… [Read More]
How Panama Turned Market Waste into Circular Economy Action
In Panama City, a quiet but transformative shift has taken place within the municipal market network, turning traditional public markets into platforms for sustainable urban innovation. Supported by catalytic seed funding from the Joint SDG Fund and the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub, the United Nations partnered with the Municipality of Panama to reduce food… [Read More]
Zambia Pledges Fast-Track Action on Social Protection Laws
Zambia’s Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fast-track major labour and social protection reforms, assuring the International Labour Organization (ILO) that the country remains on track to ratify ILO Convention 102 on Minimum Standards of Social Security and pass the Work Based Learning Bill before Parliament dissolves in May. The commitment… [Read More]
ILO Partners with Spanish Labour Centres on Decent Work
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Association of University Centers for Labor Relations and Labor Sciences (ARELCIT) have signed a collaboration agreement in Madrid to strengthen cooperation on labour rights, decent work, and social justice in Spain. The partnership is designed to support joint research projects as well as training and outreach activities that… [Read More]
World Bank Reaffirms Support for Jobs and Growth in Bangladesh
World Bank Vice President for South Asia Johannes Zutt concluded a three-day visit to Bangladesh, during which he met with senior government leaders, officials, and civil society representatives to discuss the country’s development priorities. The visit highlighted the World Bank Group’s strong commitment to supporting Bangladesh’s efforts to promote large-scale job creation, strengthen skills development,… [Read More]
WFP Warns Middle East Escalation Could Trigger Record Hunger
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that global acute food insecurity could rise to record levels in 2026 if the escalation in the Middle East continues to disrupt the world economy. According to WFP’s latest analysis, nearly 45 million additional people could fall into acute hunger this year if the conflict persists… [Read More]
South Korea Sends 5,000 Tons of Rice to Namibia
The Government of Namibia has received a contribution of 4,896 metric tons of rice worth USD 1.7 million from the Republic of Korea through the United Nations World Food Programme’s OnDemand Service. This food assistance is intended to support communities recovering from the severe 2024–2025 drought, one of the worst in Namibia’s history, which affected… [Read More]
ADB and WFP Launch Food Systems Partnership in Asia-Pacific
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a landmark cooperation agreement at the Asia and the Pacific Food Systems Forum 2026 to strengthen collaboration on food systems transformation, emergency assistance, and nutrition-sensitive policies across the region. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to addressing food insecurity, improving… [Read More]
ADB Expands Food System Support Beyond $14 Billion
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has exceeded its $14 billion commitment to strengthen food security in Asia and the Pacific during 2022–2025, marking a major milestone in its efforts to support the region’s agrifood sector. According to ADB President Masato Kanda, this funding has already reached 62 million farmers and helped create more than 500,000… [Read More]
Middle East Conflict: Women and Girls Face Severe Health Risks
Humanitarian needs in the Middle East are escalating as ongoing violence forces families to flee their homes and pushes communities deeper into crisis. Over 161 million women and girls live in countries affected by the conflict, many of whom face heightened risks of violence, exploitation, and loss of essential services. In Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, the… [Read More]
Severe Drought in Northern Kenya Escalates, IPC Report Shows
The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis shows a severe deterioration in food security and malnutrition across Kenya, driven by consecutive failed rainfall seasons. While Kenya is not typically seen among the world’s worst hunger crises, the rapid decline in conditions highlights the growing urgency. In northern and north-eastern counties, families are witnessing… [Read More]
The Hidden Impact of Gender Equity NGO Closures
Three months ago, a women-led organisation in rural Malawi closed after eight years of running a girls’ education programme. The organisation had reached over 3,000 girls, trained 50 educators, and built trusted partnerships with local schools. When its main funder withdrew, the organisation had only 90 days of runway. The founder reached out, not for… [Read More]
£1.5m Pride in Place Impact Fund: Ipswich Council Announces Plans
Ipswich Borough Council’s Executive is set to decide how to allocate grant funding from the £1.5 million Pride in Place Impact Fund, following strong interest from local organisations. The fund, provided by the Government, is intended to improve community spaces and revitalize public areas across the town. Since the fund’s launch, the Council has engaged… [Read More]
Driving Social Impact Through Private Investment
Successful mission-oriented innovation policy requires a government policy mix and budget that are both targeted and sufficient to support transformative goals. Dedicated multi-year funding provides companies with certainty about the government’s commitment and can be flexibly used across programmes and ministries. Austria’s Transformative Missions use a centralized budget structure to allocate funds to specific missions,… [Read More]
Promoting Civil Society: The Role of the UN Committee
The United Nations is set to hold elections in April for the 19-member UN Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations, which oversees accreditation for civil society groups. This election comes at a time of increasing pressure on human rights and civil society organizations globally, as governments restrict funding, block foreign grants, and criminalize activist work. Most candidates… [Read More]
Yemen: Authorities Accused of Using Excessive Force on Protesters
Southern Transitional Council (STC) in February 2026, Human Rights Watch stated. Protests occurred across Aden, Shabwa, and Hadramout governorates, with government forces firing at demonstrators, killing at least six people, injuring dozens, and detaining many without due process. In Aden and Hadramout, detained protesters were held for days without charges or access to legal counsel,… [Read More]
USA/Iran: Accountability Demanded for Deadly School Missile Strike
Amnesty International has condemned the US for a deadly airstrike on Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab, Hormozgan province, Iran, which killed 168 people, including over 100 children. Evidence indicates that the school, though previously part of an IRGC compound, had been a separate civilian facility for several years, and US forces failed to take… [Read More]
Meta Content Delays in Bangladesh May Fuel Real-World Harm
Amnesty International has warned that Bangladesh could face serious human rights abuses unless Meta takes timely and effective action to address harmful content on Facebook. In the lead-up to the country’s 12 February parliamentary elections, observers noted a surge in misleading and inflammatory content targeting political parties and minority communities. Much of this content reportedly… [Read More]
Strengthening Guinea-Bissau’s Cashew Value Chain via FAO Support
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has been working to strengthen the cashew nut value chain in Guinea-Bissau, the country’s main export product, under the “One Country, One Priority Product” (OCOP) initiative led by FAO Director-General Dr. Qu Dongyu. Launched in August 2023, the project aims to increase productivity, sustainability, and… [Read More]
Ghana Strengthens Rotavirus Surveillance to Protect Vaccine Gains
Rotavirus vaccination continues to have a major impact on child health in Ghana, significantly reducing hospitalisations and deaths from severe diarrhoeal disease. Since the introduction of the vaccine in 2012, over 1.8 million cases have been averted, and rotavirus-related hospitalisations have dropped by 42%. Sustained surveillance is critical to maintaining these gains, guiding national immunisation… [Read More]
Health Minister and WHO Visit Lakes and Warrap to Boost Services
The Minister of Health, Hon. Sarah Cleto Rial, accompanied by senior officials from the National Legislative Assembly, Council of States, and the World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in South Sudan, Dr. Humphrey Karamagi, concluded a two-day high-level visit to Rumbek Centre in Lakes State and Gogrial West County in Warrap State from 11–13 March 2026…. [Read More]
