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Pacific nations push for stricter shipping emission rules at UN meeting

Posted on 06 October 2024

Pacific Island countries are preparing for a critical UN meeting in London, where they will push for stronger regulations on shipping emissions. As some of the nations most vulnerable to…
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Nigeria: Three million children at risk of child marriage after Borno floods

Posted on 06 October 2024

Save the Children has reported that recent floods in Borno State, Nigeria, have left three million children without access to education, putting them at increased risk of child marriage and…
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NRC: Over one million Palestinians in Gaza at risk as winter looms

Posted on 06 October 2024

As winter approaches, over a million Palestinians in Gaza are in dire need of shelter and aid, warns the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). The ongoing blockade and conflict have left…
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‘Hell is breaking loose in Lebanon,’ Guterres warns Security Council

Posted on 06 October 2024

UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a grim assessment of the escalating violence and deteriorating conditions in Lebanon, warning the Security Council that “hell is breaking loose” in the country. Guterres…
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Showcasing The STEER Project: Life-Changing Climate Adaptation and Child Protection Work in Cambodia

Posted on 06 October 2024

Save the Children New Zealand hosted an event at Parliament earlier this September to mark 100 years of child rights and showcase the life-changing climate adaptation and child protection work in…
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UN Warns of Water Crisis in Gaza Amid Energy Shortages

Posted on 26 September 2024

The United Nations has issued a stark warning about the worsening water crisis in Gaza, where energy shortages are leaving over two million residents without reliable access to clean water.…
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New Caledonia Steps Up Security Ahead of Significant Date

Posted on 26 September 2024

As a key date looms, New Caledonia has boosted its security forces to maintain order amidst rising political tensions. The symbolic anniversary marks an important moment in the territory's decolonisation…
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Rally in Rarotonga Set to Protest Deep-Sea Mining

Posted on 26 September 2024

Thousands of people are expected to gather in Rarotonga to rally against deep-sea mining in the Cook Islands. The protest is part of growing opposition to the controversial practice, which…
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Five Palestinian Children Killed or Injured in West Bank Amid Growing Tensions

Posted on 26 September 2024

Recent violence in the West Bank has tragically claimed the lives of five Palestinian children, raising concerns over the safety of minors in the region. The escalating conflict between Israeli…
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Nearly 6 Million Children Affected as Floods and Landslides Devastate Southeast Asia

Posted on 26 September 2024

Severe floods and landslides have struck Southeast Asia, impacting nearly six million children across several countries. Triggered by heavy monsoon rains, the disaster has severely affected communities in Cambodia, Vietnam,…
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