Since December 2025, Israeli authorities have implemented a series of measures in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, aimed at dispossessing Palestinians and accelerating the annexation of the territory. These actions mark an unprecedented escalation in the expansion of illegal settlements, facilitating land takeovers, authorizing new settlements, expanding existing ones, and formalizing West Bank… [Read More]
Greece Convicts Officials in ‘Predatorgate’ Spyware Abuse Scandal
An Athens court has delivered a landmark ruling in the long-running ‘Predatorgate’ scandal, convicting four individuals linked to spyware maker Intellexa for unlawful access to private communications and violations of privacy and data protection laws. The convicted include Tal Dilian, former Israeli intelligence officer and Intellexa founder, his business partner Sara Hamou, former deputy administrator… [Read More]
1.6 Billion Fentanyl Doses Prevented in UN Drug Alert
The recent interception of a large shipment of 1-boc-4-piperidone highlights the critical role of international cooperation in combating the rapidly evolving illicit drug trade. The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) reported in its 2025 Annual Report that authorities, using the Board’s pre-export notification platform, successfully prevented the diversion of three tons of this chemical precursor,… [Read More]
Deadly Border Clashes Between Afghanistan and Pakistan: UN Urges Talks
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has called for urgent political dialogue following a sharp rise in civilian casualties from cross-border clashes between Pakistani military forces and armed militants sheltering in Afghanistan. According to the UN Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), at least 70 civilians were killed and 478 injured in the last… [Read More]
Sudan Faces Ongoing Threat of Genocidal Violence, UN Warns
The ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) was the central focus of the first session of the year at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, alongside Mohamed Chande Othman, Chair of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for… [Read More]
Energy Crisis in Cuba Intensifies Humanitarian Pressures
Francisco Pichón, the UN Resident Coordinator in Cuba, has warned of growing humanitarian risks as the country’s energy reserves continue to decline. Speaking via video link from Havana at a UN press briefing in New York, he highlighted that shortages are increasingly affecting healthcare, water services, and food distribution, raising concerns that the crisis could… [Read More]
£50 Million Boost in Funding to Fight Homelessness
The UK government has announced a £50 million investment to support councils and organisations tackling homelessness and rough sleeping, focusing on areas and populations under the greatest pressure. The funding is divided across two major programmes aimed at delivering the national target to halve long-term rough sleeping by the end of this Parliament. The largest… [Read More]
Global Accelerator Showcases Results from 19 Pathfinder Countries
Turin, Italy – From 9 to 13 February 2026, more than 120 participants from 19 Global Accelerator pathfinder countries convened at the International Training Centre of the ILO in Turin for the “Capacity Building and Knowledge Exchange Forum,” organized jointly by the GA Technical Support Facility and the Joint SDG Fund. The forum brought together… [Read More]
Transforming Rwanda’s Food Systems: Policies, Innovation, and Impact
Kigali, Rwanda — On 25 February 2026, the Government of Rwanda, in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), UNICEF, UNDP, WFP, and UNCDF, launched the Rwanda Green Food Future – Accelerating Investment in Food System Transformation Joint Programme at Mövenpick Hotel Kigali. Supported by the UN Joint SDG Fund, the multi-agency initiative aims… [Read More]
Brazil Floods 2026: Thousands Displaced as IOM Mobilizes Humanitarian Support
Belo Horizonte, Brazil – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is actively supporting local authorities in responding to the severe impacts of heavy rains that recently struck Juiz de Fora, Matias Barbosa, and Ubá in Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil. The downpours have caused significant loss of life, displacement, and widespread damage across the affected areas…. [Read More]
LGBTI Rights Under Threat Across Europe
A new report from ILGA-Europe highlights a worrying trend across Europe and Central Asia, where attacks on LGBTI communities are evolving into systemic suppression of dissent and individual freedoms. The Annual Review shows that tactics once applied selectively against LGBTI people are now being used broadly as part of authoritarian governance, with laws and policies… [Read More]
OCHA Funds Bring Clean Water to Displaced Communities in North Darfur
In Daba Naira camp, Tawila, North Darfur, displaced communities have long struggled with limited access to clean water and sanitation. Two years after arriving, 47-year-old Ali Adam Mohammed leveraged his experience in water systems to lead the camp’s Water User Committee, coordinating repairs, overseeing maintenance, and promoting safe water and hygiene practices. Supported by the… [Read More]
How UN Peacekeeping Supports Women’s Access to Justice: 5 Key Ways
UN peacekeeping operations play a crucial role in promoting women’s rights and access to justice in conflict-affected areas, where discriminatory laws, weak protections, and social norms often leave women and girls vulnerable. In fragile settings, justice systems are frequently weakened or destroyed, leaving survivors of gender-based violence with little recourse. Peacekeeping missions help rebuild police… [Read More]
Mars Launches Mars Impact Fund to Support People, Pets, and Communities
Mars, Incorporated has launched the Mars Impact Fund, a new philanthropic initiative aimed at driving lasting impact in the communities where the company operates. The Fund will allocate $85 million from 2025 to 2027, followed by at least $50 million annually from 2028, supporting long-term investments in community resilience, scientific opportunity, and companion animal wellbeing…. [Read More]
Six Months After Afghanistan Earthquake, Families Face Abandonment
Six months after the devastating earthquake in Kunar province, Afghanistan, thousands of families remain in limbo, living in tents or makeshift shelters through harsh winter conditions. Despite initial emergency support from the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) and other humanitarian organisations, funding shortages are forcing key services to scale back or close, leaving families without proper… [Read More]
Community Organisations Can Access £1.5M+ in Funding
Community groups and non-profit organisations in South Oxfordshire can apply for over £1.5 million in grants over the next year, as confirmed by South Oxfordshire District Council in their February budget announcement. The funding will support projects that improve community facilities, enhance residents’ health and wellbeing, promote cultural activities, and address climate change across the… [Read More]
Nearly £400,000 in Community Funding Now Available
Community groups in Solihull now have the opportunity to bid for a share of nearly £400,000 in funding to support local neighbourhood projects. The funding comes from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), collected from new developments, and is available this year for groups in five wards: Elmdon, Knowle, Shirley East, Shirley South, and St Alphege…. [Read More]
India Requires $750M Funding to Build 100 Non-Profit Unicorns
A new report by Change Engine highlights that India will need nearly USD 750 million in flexible funding over the next five years to create 100 “non-profit unicorns” capable of impacting at least one million people each. The study, part of the “Ease of Doing Good” series, finds that most Indian non-profits struggle to scale… [Read More]
Bent Arrow Receives Alstom Foundation Funding for Workforce Program
The Alstom Foundation has donated funds to the Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society in Edmonton, Canada, to support the Equipped to Work project, a community-focused initiative aimed at removing barriers to employment for Indigenous youth and women. The program helps participants gain professional certifications and provides essential resources such as personal protective equipment and monthly… [Read More]
AfDB and Tunisia Strengthen Oversight of Development Project Finances
The African Development Bank Group and the Tunisian government have launched a joint initiative to strengthen the financial and accounting management of Bank-funded projects in Tunisia, aiming to accelerate implementation and improve development outcomes. In collaboration with Tunisia’s Ministry of Economy and Planning, the General Financial Control, and the National Information Technology Centre (CNI), a… [Read More]
IDB-Backed Program to Improve Peru’s Identity and Registry Services
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved an $80 million loan to improve access to civil registration and identification services in Peru, aiming to promote inclusion and economic participation. The project seeks to reduce costs and processing times, strengthen the National Registry of Identification and Civil Status (RENIEC), and build a more efficient, secure, and… [Read More]
New Program to Create Jobs for 18 Million Youth in East & Southern Africa
A new regional initiative, the Skills for Economic Transformation and Jobs Program (SET4Jobs), aims to equip 18 million young people across Eastern and Southern Africa with the education and skills needed to thrive in key economic sectors by 2034. Addressing the urgent challenge of youth unemployment—where roughly 8 million young people enter the labor market… [Read More]
Iceland Pledges ISK 400M to Strengthen Ukraine’s Energy Grid with UNDP
The Government of Iceland and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed a new agreement to strengthen the resilience of Ukraine’s energy sector, contributing ISK 400 million (around US$3.25 million) to the initiative. The project, part of the “Strengthening Energy Sector Resilience in Ukraine” programme, focuses on procuring decentralised energy solutions and modernising critical… [Read More]
