‘Unprecedented funding gap’ for 7 million facing hunger in Ethiopia
The World Food Programme (WFP) is facing an unprecedented funding gap of $426 million for its operation in Ethiopia, as the UN agency ramps up delivery to meet the needs of up to 12 million people...
Zimbabwe: A farmer harvests success in refugee camp
When Jean Damacene arrived at the Tongogara Refugee Camp in Zimbabwe, he was 38 years old and hoping to return to his country Rwanda...
One year after the Moria fire: Few lessons learned as Greece expands barriers to refugees’ protection
45 NGOs and civil society groups have today released a report urging the European Union and Greek government to abandon plans to dramatically restrict...
Lebanon: Almost three-quarters of the population living in poverty
Poverty in Lebanon has drastically increased over the past year and now affects about 74% of the population, warned the UN Economic and Social Commission for Western...
UNHCR warns of unprecedented displacement in Central America and Mexico
Central America and Mexico are facing “unprecedented pressure” as the number of people seeking international protection rises and access to asylum and territory is being limited through troubling new border restrictions, the UN...
Tigray aid situation worsening by the day
The aid crisis in Ethiopia's Tigray region is worsening, the UN said on Thursday, with stocks of relief aid, cash and fuel “running very...
Greece’s Parliament should align the deportations and return bill with human rights standards
“The Greek parliament should reconsider a legislative proposal currently being discussed, which would seriously hinder the life-saving work carried out at sea by NGOs,...
Partnership to help reduce South Africa’s beverage industry footprint
The National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC-SA) has concluded a formal partnership with membership-based industry organization, the Beverage Association of South Africa (BevSA). The NCPC-SA...
70% of the EU adult population fully vaccinated
Today, the EU has reached a crucial milestone with 70% of the adult population now fully vaccinated. In total, over 256 million adults in...
Ghana To Reverse Land Degradation with World Bank Support
The World Bank today approved $103.4 million for Ghana to reverse land degradation and strengthen integrated natural resource management in about 3 million hectares...