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Africa Climate Summit commences in Nairobi 

Posted on 06 September 2023

This week, the Africa Climate Summit is taking place in Nairobi, Kenya – coinciding with Africa Climate Week and themed “Driving green growth and climate finance solutions for Africa and…
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Lawsuit filed against US Government to address child exploitation in cocoa industry 

Posted on 24 August 2023

Last week, a lawsuit was filed against the US Government by International Rights Advocates (IRA), seeking to protect the lives of children being exploited in the cocoa industry.
 
The lawsuit is demanding the…
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Afghanistan's severe humanitarian crisis two years on from Taliban takeover

Posted on 24 August 2023

Last week marked two years since the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, which has spiraled the country into what many non-governmental organisations are saying is the world’s largest humanitarian crisis.
 
The Taliban have…
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Ongoing recovery and extended state of emergency following Bougainville eruption

Posted on 24 August 2023

Last Wednesday it was voted in that the State of Emergency, declared after last month’s eruption of Mount Bagana on the island of Bougainville, has been extended for a maximum two…
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Outbreak of violence in Libya  

Posted on 24 August 2023

Fighting erupted in Tripoli early last week, with authorities having confirmed there were 55 killed, and almost 150 injured, in the conflict. 

The fighting was between two opposing milita, sparked by the…
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Divided Pacific as Japan releases treated nuclear wastewater 

Posted on 24 August 2023

This morning, Japan will begin the process of releasing over 1.3 million tonnes of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean. This water has been accumulating since the Fukushima plant was destroyed…
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World Humanitarian Day 2023

Posted on 19 August 2023

Today we celebrate World Humanitarian Day, where we recognise humanitarians who strive to save and protect lives #NoMatterWhat

World Humanitarian Day takes place on August 19 each year, and 2023 marks the 20th…
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Australia announces new International Development Policy

Posted on 10 August 2023

On August 8, Australia released their new International Development Policy, aimed at fostering a “peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific.”

Hon Pat Conroy and Senator Hon Penny Wong have released a joint statement announcing the new…
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Critical Türkiye-Syria border crossing to remain open

Posted on 10 August 2023

Six months after the catastrophic Türkiye-Syria earthquake, the UN have announced the main border crossing into Syria will open, and remain so, for the next six months.  

A statement released on August…
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Forum Economic Minister Meeting commences in Fiji

Posted on 10 August 2023

The Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) began in Suva yesterday, a two day summit which brings together Pacific Finance and Economic Ministers from across the region. Themed “Our Pacific Way -Prosperity for…
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