amnesty

Europe: New Amnesty briefing analyzes landmark climate judgments of the European Court of Human Rights  

August 21, 2024 – Amnesty International has today published a briefing that analyzes three landmark climate judgments of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), issued on 9 April 2024, on cases brought by older Swiss women, six young Portuguese people, and a former French mayor and member of the European Parliament.  Climate inaction, ruled out!, provides an overview of the new climate jurisprudence developed by the ECtHR. … Continue reading Europe: New Amnesty briefing analyzes landmark climate judgments of the European Court of Human Rights  

IFRC

Searing temperatures sweep like fire across Asia Pacific, causing distress for millions

14/05/2024 | Press release Kuala Lumpur / Yangon / Dhaka / Geneva As scorching heatwaves sweep across the Asia Pacific region and countries hit record-breaking temperatures, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) warns that millions of people including children, the elderly, outdoor labourers and individuals with low immunity and pre-existing conditions are at very high risk.     National Societies in Bangladesh, … Continue reading Searing temperatures sweep like fire across Asia Pacific, causing distress for millions

Oxfam

Oxfam reaction to the Global Report on Food Crises 2024

Published: 24th April 2024 Today’s “Global Report on Food Crises” (GRFC), led by the Food Security Information Network (FSIN), says that 281.6 million people across 59 countries are now experiencing acute hunger – 24 million additional people over last year.  Reacting to the report, Oxfam Global Food and Economic Security Lead, Emily Farr, said:   “The global hunger crisis is fundamentally a moral crisis. It is … Continue reading Oxfam reaction to the Global Report on Food Crises 2024

OXFAM REACTION TO BLACK SEA GRAIN DEAL: TIME TO RETHINK HOW TO FEED THE WORLD

OXFAM REACTION TO BLACK SEA GRAIN DEAL: TIME TO RETHINK HOW TO FEED THE WORLD 17 Jul 2023  In response to Russia pulling out of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, Hanna Saarinen, Oxfam food expert, said: “While this grain deal has played a part in calming skyrocketing food prices, it is not the cure-all for world hunger. Hundreds of millions of people were hungry before Russia … Continue reading OXFAM REACTION TO BLACK SEA GRAIN DEAL: TIME TO RETHINK HOW TO FEED THE WORLD

13 million people enjoy better social protection through improved financing

International symposium highlights progress made on sustainably financed social protection in 24 countries, and highlights movements towards universal social protection BRUSSELS/GENEVA/NEW YORK, 11 July 2023 – 13 million people in 24 countries have benefited from increased access to improved social protection systems through an innovative programme on sustainable financing. Sustainably financing social protection systems covers the way that governments mobilize, allocate and manage public resources to … Continue reading 13 million people enjoy better social protection through improved financing

India: 3 Ways the Mobile School is Making a Difference

18 July 2023| Global, NGO In India, ADRA Austria launched an innovative project to provide education to underprivileged children. It’s reported that 21 percent of children in India live in extreme poverty. In order to survive, children are forced into child labor and at times can earn the same amount as an adult to help support their families. Younger children who are unable to work, … Continue reading India: 3 Ways the Mobile School is Making a Difference

Press release: Women’s World Cup 2023 – UN Women and FIFA join forces for gender equality

19 JULY 2023  New York — UN Women and FIFA are coming together during the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand 2023 (20 July to 20 August 2023) to celebrate the skills and achievements of the teams and players, to advance gender equality in football, and to prevent abuse and discrimination on and off the field. The 2023 tournament is expected to be seen by … Continue reading Press release: Women’s World Cup 2023 – UN Women and FIFA join forces for gender equality

Access Bank

The Access Bank UK (Ltd), The Nigerian International Bank Leading Social Impact with Charity Fundraiser at Fifth Chukker Polo Day 

More than a decade later UNICEF partnership continues for underserved communities providing 200 new classroom blocks for education and promoting sports in Nigeria.    Monday 17th July, 2023 Guards Polo Club Windsor United Kingdom – Access Bank Polo Day celebrated another year of growth for The Access Bank UK Ltd. During the event over 700 guests pledged to build another 200 classroom blocks in underserved communities in … Continue reading The Access Bank UK (Ltd), The Nigerian International Bank Leading Social Impact with Charity Fundraiser at Fifth Chukker Polo Day