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Pacific Youth Ambassador initiative to fight non-communicable diseases

Posted on 05 July 2022

The Pacific Community, the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific region, has relaunched its youth ambassador initiative to alleviate unhealthy habits in Pacific communities. The initiative gives funds…
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Earthquake in Afghanistan

Posted on 27 June 2022

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Afghanistan's mountainous Central Region impacting Paktika and Khost provinces, immediately killing more than 1,000 and leaving thousands more homeless and injured. Delivering aid has been…
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Shift power to a people-centred humanitarian approach

Posted on 27 June 2022

At the opening of the UN’s Economic and Social Council, Emeline Ilolahia from PIANGO, called for a power shift to local actors, in humanitarian response to the climate crisis. She…
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Global implications for reproductive health and rights

Posted on 27 June 2022

Following the overturning of Roe v Wade in the US, reproductive  and women’s rights groups are responding, warning that the ruling sets a dangerous precedent which will have global implications…
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Suspected monkeypox cases in Fiji

Posted on 27 June 2022

A number of suspected cases of monkepox are under investigation in Fiji. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong, says the Ministry is continuing to screen persons of interest and…
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UK report on racism in the aid sector

Posted on 27 June 2022

In February 2021 the UK parliament’s International Development Committee launched an inquiry into the philosophy and culture of aid. A report was initiated off the back of calls for decision…
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Ukraine conflict risks aid security in South Sudan

Posted on 20 June 2022

The World Food Programme has announced it is suspending food aid for 1.7 million South Sudanese, driven by funding being redirected to the Ukraine War and the prices of staples…
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Sri Lanka on verge of humanitarian emergency

Posted on 20 June 2022

Over 300 Sri Lankans have attempted to enter Australia as Sri Lanka’s economic crisis worsens. Those interviewed on the boats claim they were told they would be able to gain entry…
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UN concerns for child welfare in Myanmar

Posted on 20 June 2022

Fears for a ‘lost generation’ of children in Myanmar have been raised by UN Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews this week. Continued attacks on children through military crossfire and deliberate targeting…
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UK’s ‘Rwanda Policy’ flights grounded for short-term, at least

Posted on 20 June 2022

The UK government's first flight with asylum seekers destined for Rwanda was grounded by a European court ruling. But Britain and Rwanda say they are undeterred. So what next?
 
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