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UNICEF Reports Surge in Child Migrants Crossing Dangerous Darién Gap in Panama

Posted on 24 May 2024

UNICEF has reported a staggering increase in the number of child migrants braving the treacherous Darién Gap this year. The dense jungle, which forms a natural border between Colombia and…
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Vanuatu's Forward Leap Towards Climate-Resilient Tourism

Posted on 24 May 2024

Vanuatu has launched a Rapid Climate Risk Assessment Framework, specifically designed for the tourism sector. This innovative approach is set to fortify the industry against the increasing threats posed by…
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Press Release: Leadership in an Insecure World: Urgent Need to Increase New Zealand’s Official Development Assistance at the 2024 Budget

Posted on 14 May 2024

The Council for International Development (CID) presented a compelling case to the Finance and Expenditure Select Committees last week at Parliament, urging the New Zealand Government to significantly boost its…
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UNICEF Reports Alarming Rise in Child Fatalities in Ukraine

Posted on 10 May 2024

As the conflict in Ukraine persists with no end in sight, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has sounded the alarm on a disturbing trend: the number of children falling…
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Misinterpretation of Faith: Addressing Domestic Violence in Pacific Communities

Posted on 10 May 2024

In a concerning trend, some Pacific men have been found to justify domestic violence through misinterpretations of the Bible, according to insights from Genevieve Sang-Yum, a social worker of Samoan-Chinese…
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GAZA Updates: ICC Probes Hospital Staff Amid War Crimes Investigation

Posted on 10 May 2024

In a significant development, staff from two major hospitals in the Gaza Strip have been questioned by prosecutors from the International Criminal Court (ICC) as part of an ongoing investigation…
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The Struggle for Aid Access in Sudan Due to Visa Gridlock

Posted on 10 May 2024

In the face of a looming humanitarian crisis in Sudan, international aid organisations are grappling with bureaucratic hurdles that impede their ability to deliver much-needed assistance. Despite the urgent need…
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Africa’s New Dawn of Development

Posted on 10 May 2024

In a landmark summit that could redefine the trajectory of an entire continent, African leaders have come together to announce a transformative agenda that promises to usher in a new…
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UNRWA Pledges Neutrality and Integrity Following Independent Review

Posted on 03 May 2024

Following a comprehensive independent review, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has pledged to uphold the highest standards of neutrality and…
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Haiti's Alarming Food Insecurity Crisis

Posted on 03 May 2024

As gang violence escalates in Haiti, the World Food Programme (WFP) is issuing an urgent call for international aid to address the burgeoning hunger crisis. The situation has reached a…
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