Yearly Archives: 2023
Angela Simmons in New York Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme, Inger Andersen has urged civil society organisations around the globe to join forces against plastic pollution to create a healthy environment for all. This call from the UNEP boss comes at a time where plastic pollution is drowning […]
Editorial Desk The Security Council has made the choice to lengthen the term of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) until the 3rd of December 2023. With unanimous approval, resolution 2685 (2023) (scheduled as document S/RES/2685(2023)) was passed by the 15-member group. The Secretary-General was also requested to provide updates on […]
Editorial The government of Malawi has unlawfully and forcefully relocated refugees and asylum seekers throughout the nation, neglecting their fundamental human rights, according to a statement by Human Rights Watch. The authorities in Malawi need to quickly undo their actions and uphold the rights of all individuals to freely move, receive education, and enjoy a […]
Marry Chikwanda in Zimbabwe Last Saturday, individuals with albinism in Chipinge and nearby locations received significant support from two organizations that are sympathetic to their situation, which provided essential assistance to save their lives. NetOne and Hope for the Future Foundation offered essential health products such as sunscreen lotions and lip balms to address the […]
Peter Hendricks in South Sudan Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) along with local health authorities have provided medical treatment to 72 injured individuals from Sudan at a hospital situated in Adré, eastern Chad. The injuries were caused by ongoing conflicts that have persisted in Darfur and other parts of Sudan for over six weeks, resulting in […]
Tony Gibbs in Democratic of Republic of Congo The situation in the eastern regions of the Democratic of Republic of Congo (DRC) has become incredibly dire due to recurring cycles of violence executed by armed groups and the resulting displacement, which is affecting millions of already-vulnerable civilians. The UN Refugee Agency, known as UNHCR, is […]
By Community Tolerance Reconciliation And Development (Cotrad) Introduction In Zimbabwe, devolution was introduced by the 2013 Constitution (Chapter 14) which stated that governmental powers and responsibilities had to be devolved between the national government, provincial and metropolitan councils and local authorities which were expected to ensure good governance by being effective, transparent, accountable and responsive to […]
Idi Amara in Ethiopia Recently, the WHO-Ethiopia Country Office’s Afar Field Office hand delivered medical supplies and medicines to Dubti General Hospital as part of efforts to improve health service delivery, which had gone for years unattended by the government. WHO also supplied medicines and medical supplies directly to eight health facilities that urgently required […]
ibrahim Konate in Sudan Between January 1st and April 30th, Insecurity Insight has recorded a minimum of 65 instances of attacks against Sudan’s healthcare infrastructure. Hospitals and clinics have suffered from the effects of shelling and fires, with essential medical resources stolen and medical professionals harmed, detained, and killed. Additionally, patients have been deliberately prevented […]
Editorial After more than a month of conflict, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is calling for immediate action to protect civilians and ensure unrestricted access for humanitarian assistance in Sudan. This is particularly crucial as we intensify efforts to provide aid to over one million people who have been displaced both within and outside Sudan. Amidst threats and risks, individuals within Sudan are bravely relocating, particularly those […]