Afghanistan: NGOs call for assets to be unfrozen to end ‘near universal poverty’ One year since the Taliban regained power, charities say urgent action needed to address economic crisis The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2022
Nowhere to run: the plight of Eritrean refugees in Ethiopia Ethiopia has hosted large numbers of Eritrean refugees for years. Before the recent conflict, about 100,000 Eritrean refugees lived in camps in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region. The Conversation · Aug 11, 2022
An anxious American west sizes up historic climate bill: ‘We need every tool’ While the legislation provides renewed hope, work remains to be done to ensure the funding is put to best possible use The Guardian - US · Aug 11, 2022
UN peacekeeping missions: how they work and the challenges they face UN peacekeeping missions aim to build sustainable security and peace in countries affected by conflict. They must also deal with the complex international politics, resourcing, and management of the mission itself. The Conversation · Aug 9, 2022
Delhi: Construction of vet hospital building to start in September NEW DELHI: New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has allocated a tender for constructing a state-of-the-art building for veterinary hospital at Moti Bagh and the work will start from September. The Times of India · Aug 8, 2022
Mumbai: Activists ask govt to obey SC order on Aarey Colony MUMBAI: After the latest Supreme Court directive that no trees should be cut at Aarey Colony until further hearing, the green activists held a massive 'Save Aarey Forest' protest demonstration at Picnic Point on Sunday morning, which was attended by local tribals, environmental NGOs, and political parties such as the… The Times of India · Aug 8, 2022
Hong Kong's homeless numbers surge to 10-year high HONG KONG: Hong Konger To Hanh-duyen, 47, slept on a bench in a park in Tai Kok Tsui for more than a month through summer nights. Bangkok Post · Aug 7, 2022
EU resumes funding for six Palestinian NGOs branded as terrorists by Israel The European Union has decided to unfreeze funds allocated to six Palestinian NGOs, which the Israeli security establishment last year accused of having links with 'terrorist' Palestinian organisations. Radio France Internationale · Aug 7, 2022
Karnataka modifies Arogya Bandhu scheme The number has been limited to 12 now The Hindu · Aug 5, 2022
Rights groups hit out at Macron decision to host Mohammed bin Salman Saudi crown prince accused of complicity in murder of Jamal Khashoggi is welcomed in Paris The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2022
‘Overshoot day’: humans surpass what Earth can produce in a year Mankind marks a dubious milestone Thursday, the day by which humanity has consumed all Earth can sustainably produce for this year, with NGOS warning the rest of 2022 will be lived in resource deficit. France 24 · Jul 28, 2022
Alarm as Earth Hits 'Overshoot Day' Thursday, Say NGOs Mankind marks a dubious milestone Thursday, the day by which humanity has consumed all earth can sustainably produce for this year, with NGOS warning the rest of 2022 will be lived in resource deficit. The date -- dubbed "Earth Overshoot Day" -- marks a tipping point when people have used… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 28, 2022
Beyond Aid: Using ‘One Town, One Product’ as a Mutual Partnership ‘One Town, One Product’ has unfulfilled potential for advancing Taiwan’s diplomatic goals. The News Lens · Jul 26, 2022
Over 1,000 migrants arrive in Italy over period of hours More than a thousand migrants arrived in Italy in the space of a few hours while hundreds of others, rescued by humanitarian vessels, were waiting for a port to receive them, NGOs and authorities said Sunday. Radio France Internationale · Jul 24, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2022 Dutch plans to house refugees on cruise ships described as ‘absurd’ and illegal Solution to overcrowded asylum centres angers NGOs, though three ships have already been commissioned
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2022 UK cybersecurity chiefs back plan to scan phones for child abuse images Heads of GCHQ and NCSC say client-side scanning could protect children and privacy at the same time
The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2022 Urgent action needed on crucial development targets, next PM warned UK at risk of breaking global commitment to help deliver UN sustainable development goals on poverty, environment and inequalities, say NGOs
Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2022 How one mobile app is helping Afghans send aid The consumer-based startup pivoted to let donors buy aid kits to provide to locals hit by an earthquake last month.
The Hindu · Jul 15, 2022 Vijayawada: A walk for safety of women Students and members of various NGOs participate in the programme organised by SAFE
Irish Mirror · Jul 15, 2022 Irish NGOs struggle to manage increase in Ukrainian refugee arrivals as Red Cross warns of 'very serious' situation “The recent pulse of people has been caused by an increase of refugees coming in from Ukraine but that’s been further augmented by refugees coming in from other countries looking for political asylum. That particular pulse wasn’t foreseen at all."
The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022 Europeans reject Israeli charges against Palestinian NGOs Nine European countries say they have seen “no substantial evidence” to support Israel’s allegations that six Palestinian civil society groups are terrorist organizations
Al Jazeera · Jul 12, 2022 NGOs voice fears for Syrians over limited UN aid mandate Russia has succeeded in limiting the renewal of a crucial UN aid operation from Turkey to northwest Syria to six months.
Al Jazeera · Jul 10, 2022 Psychotherapists help Yazidis heal layers of trauma in Iraq Amid new mental health options in northern Iraq, therapists worry that without continued support, progress will halt.
The Hindu · Jul 1, 2022 Govt.-NGO tie-up sought for implementation of minority welfare schemes HYDERABAD