The world is on track for far more than 1.5°C of warming, placing increasing pressure on businesses and financial institutions to respond to climate risk. UNEP FI’s Eric Usher highlights that while geopolitical shifts have caused some firms to tone down public climate commitments, many are quietly strengthening their sustainability strategies. This shift reflects the… [Read More]
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US Says Global Diversity Policies Breach Human Rights Standards
The United States has introduced new rules that classify certain diversity, equity and inclusion policies, as well as other social measures implemented by foreign governments, as potential human rights violations. According to the State Department, these instructions will guide all US embassies and consulates in their contributions to the annual human rights report, marking a… [Read More]
Funding Cuts Shut Down Critical Healthcare Access in War-Hit Ukraine
Lyudmila, a 66-year-old woman living near Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine, anxiously awaits the arrival of a mobile medical team — one of the last remaining links to healthcare in a region shattered by war. Her son Maxim, paralyzed by a neurological illness, depends entirely on these rare visits for essential treatment. With the frontline only… [Read More]
Global Hunger Explained: What IPC Levels Reveal About Rising Food Insecurity
Ending global hunger begins with understanding its severity and scale. Hunger can range from missing occasional meals to going days without food, and the World Food Programme focuses on people facing the most dangerous levels of food insecurity. To identify who needs urgent help, hunger must be measured and monitored systematically. The Integrated Food Security… [Read More]
Strengthening Competition to Drive Inclusive Economic Growth in Armenia
Armenia’s newly released World Bank report highlights that stronger market competition is critical for accelerating the country’s economic growth. According to the analysis, concentrated markets undermine efficiency and fairness, limiting consumer choice and reducing opportunities for small producers. The report argues that improving the enforcement of competition rules and ensuring fairer supplier-retailer relationships would help… [Read More]
UN Deputy Chief Urges Protection of Nigeria’s Schools After Latest Mass Abduction
It was first reported that 215 pupils had been kidnapped from St. Mary’s School in Papiri, Niger state, but the number was later revised to 303 students and 12 teachers, according to the Christian Association of Nigeria. The association’s chair, who visited the school, said more than 80 students were taken after attempting to flee… [Read More]
Climate Finance Surges at Belém COP30 as Nations Pledge a Managed Fossil Fuel Transition
UN climate chief Simon Stiell emphasized that a new clean economy is emerging as COP30 concluded after long negotiations that ran into early Saturday. He highlighted that the world is moving away from polluting systems, marking a shift in global climate ambition and cooperation. The conference produced major financial commitments, including a goal to mobilise… [Read More]
Lower Malaria Vaccine Costs to Protect an Extra 7 Million Children by 2030
The agreement will reduce the price of the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine to $2.99 per dose within a year, a move expected to generate savings of up to $90 million. These savings will enable countries to purchase more than 30 million additional doses over the next five years, significantly expanding access. Gavi officials highlighted that this… [Read More]
How a Devastating Health Ordeal Sparked a Life-Saving Initiative
Brandon Jaka, a 26-year-old pharmacist from Harare, has lived with HIV since birth, relying on daily antiretroviral therapy to manage the virus. From the age of eight, he adhered strictly to his treatment and diet under the guidance of his doctor and family, which kept the virus under control for many years. However, in 2017,… [Read More]
European Health Sector Fails 30% of Gender-Based Violence Survivors
A new report from WHO/Europe reveals that the health sector in the European Region is failing nearly one in three survivors of gender-based violence, leaving millions of women and girls without access to essential medical and psychological care. Titled “Care, courage, change: health sector leadership in ending violence against women and girls,” the report highlights… [Read More]
Nationwide Measles-Rubella Campaign in Pakistan Targets 34 Million Children
The Government of Pakistan, in partnership with Gavi, UNICEF, and the World Health Organization (WHO), launched a nationwide measles and rubella (MR) vaccination campaign in Islamabad to protect 34.6 million children. Running from 17 to 29 November 2025, the campaign targets children aged 6 months to 59 months and offers free vaccination at fixed centres,… [Read More]
Stronger Infection Control for Improved Maternal Health
A new study by the World Health Organization (WHO), the UN’s Special Programme in Human Reproduction (HRP), and the University of Liverpool, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, demonstrates that a structured and sustainable approach to infection prevention and control can save women’s lives. The Active Prevention and Treatment of Maternal Sepsis (APT-Sepsis)… [Read More]
Improving Child Health on World Children’s Day: Expanding Access to Better Medicines
On World Children’s Day, the Global Accelerator for Paediatric Formulations Network (GAP-f) renewed its call to improve access to essential and age-appropriate medicines for children. Despite progress in global health, millions of children—especially in low-resource settings—still face barriers to receiving the medicines they need due to gaps in research, policies, and timely investments. GAP-f emphasizes… [Read More]
Global Media Awards 2025: Celebrating Journalism That Champions Children’s Rights
Save the Children has announced the winners of its second annual Global Media Awards 2025 on World Children’s Day, celebrating outstanding journalism that highlights child rights issues and drives meaningful change for children worldwide. The awards recognize reporting that brings children’s experiences to the forefront, amplifying their voices and exposing critical challenges they face every… [Read More]
Africa CDC Strengthens Continent’s Readiness with New Pandemic Fund Support
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) took part in the Pandemic Fund Board Meeting held in Kigali, Rwanda, from 17–19 November 2025. The Pandemic Fund is the world’s primary financing mechanism dedicated to strengthening Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (PPPR), with roughly half of its global investments focused on building core… [Read More]
Leveraging Pacific Insights to Advance Integrated Climate Action
For generations, the Pacific Ocean has connected islands rather than separated them, guided by the knowledge and skills of ancient Polynesian wayfinders who navigated using stars, currents, winds, and wildlife. Today, Pacific peoples continue this legacy by leading climate responses across their region, demonstrating resilience and stewardship over vast ocean territories that span nearly a… [Read More]
Egypt’s School Bank Initiative: How Early Financial Education Is Shaping a Smarter Generation
Financial education is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity, especially in a country where young people make up 60% of the population. Egypt has embraced this reality through the groundbreaking School Bank initiative, led by the Central Bank of Egypt in partnership with the Ministry of Education, to equip children with the skills needed for… [Read More]
How Grant Funding Helped a Kenyan Recycler Create Jobs from Waste
A Nairobi-based glass recycling company has rapidly expanded over the past five years, growing its workforce from 60 to 140 employees and reaching an annual revenue of $800,000. Its growth was supported by a $36,000 grant from the World Bank-funded Kenya Youth Employment and Opportunities Project (KYEOP), which, through the MbeleNaBiz initiative, has helped 750… [Read More]
Tajikistan to Modernize Livestock Sector with $17 Million ADB Grant
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $17 million grant to help Tajikistan digitalize and modernize its livestock farming sector, aiming to increase farmer incomes and improve access to nutritious food. The financing includes a $14 million grant from the Asian Development Fund and a $3 million grant from the Japan Fund for Prosperous… [Read More]
Boosting Fisheries: Zimbabwe Introduces New Fish Hatchery Management Guidelines
Zimbabwe has taken a major step to strengthen its fisheries and aquaculture sector with the launch of the Fish Hatchery Management Guidelines, a milestone aimed at unlocking the country’s fish farming potential, improving fingerling quality, and supporting sustainable growth. The sector is critical for food security, nutrition, and rural livelihoods, yet much of Zimbabwe’s natural… [Read More]
WHO: More Countries Reporting Hard-to-Treat Gonorrhoea Strains
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm over the growing global threat of drug-resistant gonorrhoea, a sexually transmitted infection, based on new findings from its Enhanced Gonococcal Antimicrobial Surveillance Programme (EGASP). The programme, launched in 2015, collects laboratory and clinical data from sentinel sites worldwide to monitor antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and guide treatment strategies…. [Read More]
Lifetime Toll of Violence: Nearly 1 in 3 Women Face Partner or Sexual Abuse
Violence against women continues to be one of the world’s most persistent and under-addressed human rights crises, with minimal progress over the past two decades, according to a landmark report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UN partners. Globally, nearly one in three women—approximately 840 million—have experienced physical or sexual violence by an… [Read More]
WHO-Trained Journalist Honored Again for Road Safety Journalism in Ghana
Ghana News Agency Senior Editor Dasmani Issifu Laary has won the road safety category of the Ghana Journalism Association’s annual national journalism awards, becoming the second WHO-trained journalist in the country to receive this recognition. His investigative report, Deadly Highways: Fixing Ghana’s Silent Epidemic, highlights the systemic causes of road deaths and serious injuries in… [Read More]
