Integrating Children’s Rights in Business and Human Rights Policies
UNICEF published a report providing guidance on how to uphold children’s voices and roles in business and human rights policies and plans.... Read more
Health and Wellbeing
The Alarming Growth of Health Impacts Due to Climate Change
A study by the Lancet Countdown finds an unprecedented level of health impacts due to climate change.... Read more
Call for Corporate Contributions for Sustainable Urban Environments
Research by the World Benchmarking Alliance examines how the world’s most influential companies contribute to sustainable urban environments.... Read more
Regulars vs. Weekend Warriors: Does the timing of physical activity matter?
With the same amount of physical activity, studies show that both regulars and weekend warriors experience similar health benefits.... Read more
Indonesia Passed Regulation Allowing Abortion for Rape Victims
The Indonesian government released the Government Regulation on Health 2024, offering a ‘green light’ for abortion for rape victims and cases of medical emergencies.... Read more
Integrating Climate and Health Data to Support Informed Decision-making
High-quality data integration between the climate and health sectors is crucial in creating a resilient health system for all.... Read more
Understanding Adolescents’ Social Media Use and Gaming Behaviors for Better Policy Interventions
A study by WHO examines social media use among adolescents to understand the trends, dynamics, and aspects necessary for policy improvements. ... Read more
The Sanad Initiative: Bridging Service Gap for Displaced Palestinians in Egypt
The Sanad Initiative bridges the service gap for displaced Palestinians in Egypt, where they lack refugee status.... Read more
Incentivizing Literacy to Ease Prison Overcrowding in the Philippines
The Philippines government and UNODC launched the “Read Your Way Out” initiative to ease prison overcrowding using literacy.
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Scaling Up Quality Services to Improve Health and Nutrition in Lao PDR
Phase 2 of the HANSA2 Project for scaling up quality services to improve health and nutrition in Lao PDR is set to begin.... Read more