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International aid: ‘The money isn’t coming back anytime soon’, Fletcher warns
- UN News
UN relief chief Tom Fletcher warned on Thursday that the global aid system must undergo a “humanitarian reset”, becoming significantly more efficient and exploring new sources of funding, as major donors – including the United States – sharply reduce their contributions.
Israel must end ‘cruel collective punishment’ in Gaza, urges UN relief chief
- UN News
The UN’s top humanitarian official on Thursday issued a stark warning over the continuing blockade of aid into Gaza, calling on Israel to lift restrictions that have left civilians without food, medical care, and hope.
Jazz takes centre stage in Chicago for 2026
- UN News
Chicago has been named host city for the 2026 International Jazz Day festivities - coinciding with the 15th anniversary of the event and the 250th anniversary of the United States.
World Immunization Week Highlights the Urgency of Global Vaccine Access
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 30 (IPS) - For 2025, the theme of World Health Immunization Week (24-30 April), “Immunization for All is Humanly Possible”, emphasizes the need to eradicate disparities in access to vaccines, particularly for children. By encouraging governments to implement vaccination programs at the local and national levels, the World Health Organization (WHO) seeks t0 ensure worldwide access to life-saving vaccines.
The World Bank, at 80, and the True Goals of Multilateral Cooperation and Global Development
- Inter Press Service
MANILA / LONDON, Apr 30 (IPS) - The Rogun Dam in the mountains of Southern Tajikistan, if ever completed, would be the tallest dam in the world. Late last year, the World Bank committed almost $3 billion to finance its development, claiming the project would benefit locals.
Indispensable—Native Hawaiian Elder Says of Indigenous Ocean Management Systems
- Inter Press Service
BUSAN, Korea, Apr 30 (IPS) - Indigenous people play a vital role in ocean protection due to their deep-rooted connection to the marine environment and their traditional knowledge of sustainable resource management. They often possess centuries-old practices and stewardship ethics that prioritize ecological balance and community well-being.
Sights Set on Highest Ambition as World Rows Through Toughest Ocean Crisis
- Inter Press Service
BUSAN, Korea, Apr 30 (IPS) - Participants from over 100 countries will leave the 10th Our Oceans Conference in Busan, the Republic of Korea, with stark reminders that with sea levels rising dangerously, coastal regions and low-lying areas globally, particularly densely populated areas, are threatened.
Economic Community of West African States: Fifty and Fractured
- Inter Press Service
LAGOS, Nigeria, Apr 30 (IPS) - Half a century after ECOWAS promised peace and prosperity, three breakaway states are testing West African solidarity, sparking a potential trade war.
Mexico Bans GM Corn Cultivation in Constitutional Reform: Action Follows Trade Ruling That Ignored Evidence of Genetic Contamination
- Inter Press Service
CAMBRIDGE, MA., Apr 30 (IPS) - On March 17, Mexican President Claudia Scheinbaum signed into law a constitutional reform banning the cultivation of genetically modified (GM) corn. The action followed a December ruling by a trade tribunal, under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement, in favor of a U.S. complaint that Mexico's 2023 presidential decree, with broader restrictions on the consumption of GM corn, constituted an unfair trade practice by prohibiting the use of GM corn in tortillas.
Afghanistan’s socioeconomic crisis deepens amid crackdown on women’s rights
- UN News
In Afghanistan, 75 per cent of the population struggles to meet their daily needs; with female-headed households, rural communities and internally displaced persons being most affected, the UN development agency (UNDP) has noted in a new report.
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