Empowering Women in Papua New Guinea for Clean Water Access
In Papua New Guinea, the WaterAid program aims to empower local women to establish community-managed clean water sources.... Read more
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Mainstreaming Low-Carbon Construction Through Ancient Practices
Can heritage and ancient practices be used today as low-carbon construction to support sustainable development?
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Haiti’s Political Turmoil Escalates into Humanitarian Crisis
In Haiti, the political turmoil that has escalated into a violent multidimensional crisis has pushed the country to the brink of a humanitarian catastrophe.... Read more
ILO Urges the Inclusion of Domestic Workers in Care Policies
Despite the significant role of domestic workers in providing care services, their absence in care policies still needs to be addressed.... Read more
Local Women Produce Alternative Charcoal to Minimize Deforestation in Uganda
To help halt deforestation in Uganda, local women began making alternative charcoal briquettes out of food scraps. ... Read more
The Ever-Declining Fertility Rate in South Korea
The fertility rate in South Korea hit a record low of 0.72 child per woman. How did this happen and what does this mean for the country?... Read more
Increasing Struggle for Human Rights in Venezuela
Amid the increasing struggle for human rights in Venezuela, the government shut down the UN Human Rights Office in the country.... Read more
Poaching of African Rhinos Increases in South Africa
The government noted that 499 African rhinos were poached across South Africa, 51 more than the previous year.
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Australia Introduces the Right to Disconnect for All Workers
In February 2024, Australia introduced the Right to Disconnect in its Fair Work Act update to prevent workers’ exploitation through connectivity.... Read more
Urgency to Limit Global Temperature Rise as 2023 Became the Hottest Year
As the year 2023 recently set the record as the warmest year, countries must ramp up their commitments and actions to limit global temperature rise.... Read more