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  • Published on 05:10 GMT

    UN agency warns USAID suspension puts millions of women, girls at risk

    The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) warned Tuesday that the suspension of U.S. foreign aid programs has placed millions of vulnerable women and girls in crisis zones at life-threatening risk. Speaking at a UN briefing, Pio Smith, UNFPA’s Regional …

    Source: The Nation - Label Pending
  • Published on 10:37 GMT

    UN agency suspends services after Trump pauses foreign aid

    The United Nations Population Fund, known as UNFPA, has suspended US-funded services in more than 10 countries after the United States paused foreign aid. US President Donald Trump signed an executive order last month on his first day in office to pause …

    Source: NHK - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on 04:45 GMT

    Girls in Karonga get grants for businesses

    Girls under 13 groups in Traditional Authority (T/A) Kilupula in Karonga have received grants from Pamoza Tingakwaniska Youth Organisation after completing a two-day business and financial management training at Ighembe in the district. Safe space …

    Source: The Nation Malawi - Center-left
  • Published on 03:23 GMT

    US foreign aid cut to put 1,500 pregnant women in Afghanistan at risk, says UN

    US aid freeze to Afghanistan will put over 1,200 pregnant women at risk of losing their lives, the United Nations Population Fund said on Tuesday. UNFPA’s regional director for Asia and the Pacific, Pio Smith, said, “Obviously we’re pretty concerned about …

    Source: Firstpost - Center-right
  • Published on 05:42 GMT

    USAID contractors fire staff, face cash crunch

    WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s overhaul of US foreign assistance has led to chaos in the aid and development field, leaving hundreds of contractors in a severe financial crunch with some already having to lay off staff and others facing millions of …

    Source: Dawn - Center-left
  • Published on 10:52 GMT

    UN: US aid cut will lead to more maternal deaths in Afghanistan

    A UN aid official warned that the U.S. suspension of financial assistance will leave millions of Afghans without essential healthcare. If this continues for three years, over a thousand mothers could die from preventable pregnancy complications. Last month …

    Source: Khaama Press - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 4, 2025

    Philippines: Sex ed bill targets rising teen pregnancies

    Lawmakers in the Philippines who back the "Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy" bill said that making "comprehensive sexuality education" (CSE) mandatory for school children would help address the high rate of teen pregnancies in the …

    Source: Deutsche Welle - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on 02:59 GMT

    USAID cut to hit Pakistan, BD & Afghanistan hard

    GENEVA: A key UN health agency warned on Tuesday that Washington's aid cut could see 1,200 more women die from pregnancy and birth-linked causes in Afghanistan through 2028. Shortly after his inauguration last month, Trump signed an executive order …

    Source: The Express Tribune - Uncategorized
  • Published on 08:19 GMT

    Ecobank to Face New Trial after Jury Verdict in US$700K Case

    Days after a Civil Law Court annex 'B' jury acquitted Ecobank-Liberia and held one of its employees, Yussif Kromah, liable (guilty), in a US$700,000 libel case, the complainant, Wilmot Smith has filed a motion for new trial. According to the motion …

    Source: Liberian Observer - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 4, 2025

    10 Things to Know About U.S. Funding for Global Health

    Introduction U.S. engagement in global health is multifaceted and includes a broad range of activities, one of which is financially supporting health efforts worldwide. As the largest donor to global health in the world, the U.S. supports bilateral efforts …

    Source: KFF - Center-left
  • Published on Feb 4, 2025

    Visually impaired now have workbook on sexual health

    UNFPA officials and representatives of the local organisations pose with copies of the Braille version of the Sexual Health Education Workbook (photo by Robertson S Henry) News February 4, 2025 People living with visual impairments in St. Vincent and the …

    Source: Searchlight - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 4, 2025

    UN condemns Israeli army killing of Palestinian women as part of genocide strategy

    THE United Nations Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, Reem Salama, has confirmed that the Israeli occupation army has used the killing of women and the targeting of reproductive health as tools for genocide in the Gaza Strip. ‘Israel’s …

    Source: The News Line - Left-wing
  • Published on Feb 4, 2025

    Learn elderly care system from Kerala. Their population will double by 2050

    India’s demographic landscape is changing. The elderly population of India is expected to double by 2050, according to the United Nations Population Fund. But is India equipped to take good care of the elderly population? Projections say that by 2050, the …

    Source: The Print - Neutral
  • Published on 01:21 GMT

    Over half a million displaced in Gaza as UN scales up aid

    Palestinians’ houses have been destroyed by Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip- photo by Palestinian journalists in Gaza CAIRO – 4 February 2025: The ongoing conflict in Gaza has led to a massive displacement of Palestinians, with over half a million …

    Source: Egypt Today - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on Feb 4, 2025

    DR Congo: UN call to reopen Goma airport ‘lifeline’, as crisis deepens

    “Goma airport is a lifeline,” said Bruno Lemarquis. “Without it, the evacuation of the seriously injured, the delivery of medical supplies and the reception of humanitarian reinforcements are paralyzed.” Growing casualties The M23 armed group, supported by …

    Source: Media Monitors Network - Label Pending
  • Published on Feb 4, 2025

    UN says US aid cut could result in 1 200 more Afghan maternal deaths by 2028

    The UNFPA says halting US aid will lead to 1 200 more maternal deaths in Afghanistan by 2028, worsening an already dire crisis. A key UN health agency warned Tuesday that Washington’s aid cut could see 1 200 more women die from pregnancy and birth-linked …

    Source: The Citizen (South Africa) - Center-right
  • Published on Feb 4, 2025

    Why Trump and Musk want to close USAID?

    Republicans want the State Department to take more control of USAID’s policy and funds. Democrats want USAID’s autonomy and authority Updated On - 4 February 2025, 02:05 PM Hyderabad: Since Donald Trump took office as President of the United States, the …

    Source: Telengana Today - Uncategorized
  • Published on Feb 4, 2025

    Jury Acquits Ecobank, Declares Employee Kromah Guilty in US$700K Libel Case

    Jury of Civil Law Court annex 'B' has unanimously found Ecobank, co-defendant not liable (guilty) in connection with the leaking of the account statement of Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo Information Services (LISGIS) by one of its …

    Source: Liberian Observer - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 1, 2025

    UNFPA to focus on preventing GBV, maternal deaths in Lake Chad

    The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has expressed its determination to focus more on preventive measures to tackling challenges associated with Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and maternal deaths in Lake Chad region. By Hamza Suleiman The United Nations …

    Source: News Diary Online - Uncategorized

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  • Published on January 31, 2025 - 17:11 GMT

    Supporting Education in West and Central Africa

    Education shapes lives, unlocks potential, and builds stronger societies. On this International Day of Education, we share glimpses of the work of UN Volunteers who make learning more accessible and inclusive across West and Central Africa. In northeast …

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