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UK report on racism in the aid sector

Posted on 27 June 2022

In February 2021 the UK parliament’s International Development Committee launched an inquiry into the philosophy and culture of aid. A report was initiated off the back of calls for decision…
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Ukraine conflict risks aid security in South Sudan

Posted on 20 June 2022

The World Food Programme has announced it is suspending food aid for 1.7 million South Sudanese, driven by funding being redirected to the Ukraine War and the prices of staples…
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Sri Lanka on verge of humanitarian emergency

Posted on 20 June 2022

Over 300 Sri Lankans have attempted to enter Australia as Sri Lanka’s economic crisis worsens. Those interviewed on the boats claim they were told they would be able to gain entry…
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UN concerns for child welfare in Myanmar

Posted on 20 June 2022

Fears for a ‘lost generation’ of children in Myanmar have been raised by UN Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews this week. Continued attacks on children through military crossfire and deliberate targeting…
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UK’s ‘Rwanda Policy’ flights grounded for short-term, at least

Posted on 20 June 2022

The UK government's first flight with asylum seekers destined for Rwanda was grounded by a European court ruling. But Britain and Rwanda say they are undeterred. So what next?
 
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Disabled people ‘systematically ignored’ in climate crisis

Posted on 20 June 2022

People with disabilities are being “systematically ignored” by governments around the world when it comes to the climate crisis, even though they are particularly at risk from the impacts of…
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Kiribati government declares state of disaster from drought

Posted on 20 June 2022

The Kiribati government last week declared a state of disaster for the country due to drought. The declaration allows the government to coordinate an international response for those already being…
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Pacific climate resilience in the spotlight

Posted on 20 June 2022

The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) in partnership with regional media partners and Aotearoa New Zealand have launched the 2022 Vision Pasifika Media Awards.

The Awards will…
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Cybersecurity in the Pacific

Posted on 20 June 2022

Leaders of several Pacific nations met in Fiji last week to strengthen ties and promote unity in the region. Against other challenges, Pacific countries have shown determination to preserve their…
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Being risk-informed and resilient

Posted on 14 June 2022

The seventh Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR), a hybrid event that included more than 4,000 participants from almost all the countries of the world, was held mainly to…
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