© UNFPA DRC/Jonas Yunus: UNICEF estimated that during the most intense phase of the conflict in the Eastern DR Congo, a child was raped every 30 minutes. In the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwandan-backed rebels, Congolese…
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Day of African Child: Children Call for Prioritization of Education in South Sudan
A report from the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) indicates that over 70% of South Sudanese children are out of school due to a combination of factors, including conflict, displacement, and natural hazards such as seasonal flooding.
UN Global Compact Unveils CMO Blueprint for Sustainable Growth at Cannes Lions
The United Nations Global Compact unveiled the CMO Blueprint for Sustainable Growth — a unifying framework to mobilize Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) and brand leaders with actionable guidance to harness sustainability as a driver of business growth and lasting impact. The blueprint will advance thee core principles which are to; establish a unified, principles-based framework for sustainable marketing; provide an industry benchmark to assess progress, identify gaps and accelerate action; build a collaborative ecosystem of brands, experts and partners committed to reshaping the future of marketing and sustainability.
World Environment Day 2025 Mobilizes Commitment, Action to End Plastic Pollution Globally
Communities, civil society, businesses, and governments around the world today marked World Environment Day under the theme #BeatPlasticPollution, with official celebrations held in the Republic of Korea’s Jeju Province. Plastic pollution permeates every corner of the planet. By 2040, plastic…
Sustainability Conference in Germany Urges Action Despite Conflicts
A major conference on sustainability and development opened in the northern Germany city of Hamburg on Monday, as participants warned that global environmental issues are being sidelined by conflicts. Around 1,600 people from some 110 countries are expected to attend…
World Malaria Day: C21ST Advocates Climate Resilient Solutions to Combat Malaria
The Centre for 21st Century Issues (C21st) has advocated for accelerating the fight against malaria across Nigeria through adoption of climate-resilient and gender-responsive strategies. The centre made the call as it joined the global community in observing the World Malaria…
COP30: Guterres Urges World Leaders to Mobilize $1.3 Trillion Annually for Developing Nations by 2035
Calls for Doubling Adaptation Finance to $40 Billion Annually by 2025 Advocates for Increased Funding to the Loss and Damage Fund In a stirring call to action following a high-level global leaders’ session on climate and the just transition, UN…
Pope Francis, 88 Is Dead. The World Mourns!
The world is agog with disbelief at the news of the death of Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff. Pope Francis, who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques…
Youth Charter Calls for Stronger Youth-Focused Communiqué Following UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum 2025
The Youth Charter extends its appreciation to ECOSOC, the UN Youth Office, and all collaborating partners, and stands ready to work with global stakeholders to translate this year’s Forum energy into lasting impact Following active participation in the 2025 ECOSOC…
EACOP: Chubb Becomes 30th Major Insurer to Reject the East African Crude Oil Pipeline
Chubbs has become the 30th Major Insurer to reject the french TotalEnergies powered 1,443-kilometer crude oil pipeline stretching from Uganda’s Kabaale and Hoima districts to the Tanzanian port of Tanga.
