Sudan Crisis: Heavy Fighting Cuts Off Humanitarian Aid to Millions
Heavy Fighting in Sudan Disrupts Humanitarian Aid Deliveries The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has expressed deep concern over […]
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Chad’s Refugee Crisis: A Model for Joint Humanitarian and Development Response
“The Nexus in Chad: A Rare Example of a Joined-Up Approach to Humanitarian and Development Challenges” Maputo, Mozambique — The
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New Oral Cholera Vaccine Euvichol-S Receives WHO Prequalification
A groundbreaking new oral vaccine for cholera has recently been granted prequalification by the World Health Organization (WHO) on April
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Kwibuka 30: Midwest Diaspora Commemorates 1994 Genocide Against Tutsi
The Midwest American Diaspora recently gathered to honor the memory of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Col Raoul Bazatoha,
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War in Sudan Sparks Hunger Crisis Across Region, Threatening Millions
Port Sudan — The ongoing conflict in Sudan has had devastating consequences, with thousands of lives lost, millions displaced, and
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Navigating the Nexus: Gender, Food Security, and Climate Crisis
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — As the world grapples with the challenge of feeding a growing global population amidst the
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Sudan Conflict: A Plan International Staff Member’s Journey Home
A Plan International staff member in Sudan, Hassan*, had his life turned upside down when conflict erupted just as he
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Ethiopia-Tigray Peace Process: Challenges, Gaps, and Partisan Biases
The recent meeting between the Federal government of Ethiopia and Tigray to discuss the implementation of the Pretoria agreement has
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UN Aid Convoys Reach Darfur to Avert Hunger Catastrophe
Two aid convoys have successfully reached Sudan’s Darfur region, bringing much-needed food and nutrition supplies to 250,000 people facing acute
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UN Urges Safe Humanitarian Access to Protect Children in Conflict
Top UN officials are urging all warring parties to allow safe, swift, and unfettered humanitarian access to protect civilian infrastructure.
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Uganda Pioneers Global Framework for Responsible Life Sciences Governance
Uganda Leads the Way in Responsible Life Sciences Use Uganda has made significant strides in mitigating biorisks and governing dual-use
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Kenya’s Border Security Challenges: Implications of Reopening Border Posts with Somalia
Kenya’s Border with Somalia to Remain Closed for Security Reasons Kenya has announced that it will not be reopening its
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UN Report: 758 Allegations of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in 2023
The United Nations (UN) has reported a troubling increase in allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse committed by staff, personnel,
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EU-AU Collaboration: Advancing Vaccine Manufacturing for Health Sovereignty
The European Union is set to support the African Union in its ambitious goal of producing 60% of vaccines on
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Global Urgency: Progressing National SDGs Implementation Report 2030
As we reach the halfway point of the 2030 Agenda, the urgency to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals
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Somalia Prime Minister and UNHCR Representative Collaborate on Refugee Development Solutions
In Mogadishu, Somalia, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre recently met with UNHCR Representative, Mr. Charles Mballa, to discuss the current
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Children in Crisis: UN Warns of Generational Catastrophe in Sudan War
As the conflict in Sudan rages on into its second year, the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child
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UN Announces Historic Decline in Child Mortality Rates: A Milestone in Global Health
The global fight against child mortality has achieved a significant milestone, as the latest data from the UN reveals that
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Empowering Ugandan Women: Addressing Teenage Pregnancy, Domestic Violence, and Illiteracy for Sustainable Development Goals
The United Nations in Uganda is sounding the alarm, urging the government to focus on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
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Gambian Government Considers Lifting Ban on Female Genital Mutilation: Cultural vs. Health Rights
The Gambian government is currently in talks to potentially lift the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) this month. This