Source: World Health Organization - United Republic of Tanzania |

World Health Organization (WHO), Ireland and Switzerland join forces to support the Mid Term Review of the Health Sector Strategic Plan in Tanzania

The Health Sector Strategic Plan V (HSSP V) is the guiding framework for the detailed planning and implementation of activities by health sector stakeholders at all levels

The World Health Organization (WHO), the Government of Ireland and Switzerland have signed an agreement to undertake the Mid Term Review of the Health Sector Strategic Plan-V (HSSP V) to strengthen health systems in Tanzania. Under the agreement the Governments of Ireland and Switzerland will jointly provide US $ 100,000…

Source: The Presidency, Republic of Ghana |

Six New Envoys Presents Credentials To President Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo wished the new envoys well as they begin their tour of duty in Ghana

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Friday, 23rd February, 2024, received the letters of Credence of six envoys at a brief presentation event at the Jubilee House, in Accra. They are H.E Mr Park Kyongsig, Republic of Korea; H.E. Ms. Polly Ioannou, Republic of Cyprus; H.E.…

Source: Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) |

Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Opens Seventy-Fifth Session

The Committee adopted its agenda and programme of work for the session, during which it is scheduled to review the reports of Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Mauritania, Romania and Sweden

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights today opened its seventy-fifth session. The Committee adopted its agenda and programme of work for the session, during which it is scheduled to review the reports of Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Mauritania, Romania and Sweden. Laura-Maria Craciunean-Tatu, Chair of the Committee, said human…

Source: Amnesty International |

Five human rights activists share hard-hitting stories in new Amnesty International podcast

Amnesty International’s Tatyana Movshevich discovers the story behind the declaration and meets brave activists from Chile, the USA, Nepal, Ireland and Ghana, all of whom have been fighting for the rights of marginalized people

Five courageous human rights defenders from around the world have shared their hard-hitting stories on Amnesty International’s new podcast: ‘On the Side of Humanity. How human rights defenders fight for our present and future’. The three-part series was released to mark the 25th anniversary of the UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders.…

Source: Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland |

Minister McConalogue announces International Development Assistance funding of €29.76 million for 2023

The early disbursement of Ireland's pledged funding is a crucial step in bolstering the World Food Programme's life-saving operations, particularly in conflict regions in the Horn of Africa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, today announced funding of €29,762,733 from his Department for international development and humanitarian relief for 2023. This includes an advance payment of Ireland’s 2024 commitment of €25 million to the UN’s World Food Programme (WFP). Announcing the funding details Minister McConalogue…

Source: World Health Organization - United Republic of Tanzania |

World Health Organization (WHO) and Government of Ireland collaborate to strengthen health system resilience in Tanzania

The project aims to bolster the capacity of healthcare systems, especially at the subnational level, to effectively respond to health emergencies

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of Ireland have signed an agreement to pilot a new project that will improve ongoing efforts to strengthen health system resilience to effectively respond to emergencies in Tanzania. The new project titled - Strengthening Health Systems Resilience for Enhanced Health Emergency Response…

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Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

African Development Bank Group Chief Economist Kevin Chika Urama urges Nordic and Irish entrepreneurs in to make Africa their business and investment destination

According to Urama, agriculture and energy in Africa offer huge opportunities for trade and investment with Nordic countries

The African Development Bank Group’s (www.AfDB.org) Chief Economist, Prof Kevin Chika Urama, has urged entrepreneurs in Nordic countries and Ireland to make Africa their business and investment destination. Prof Urama, on an official visit to Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Norway and Sweden between 25-29 September, said Africa’s population boom - projected…

Source: Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland |

Ireland: Tánaiste announces €3.5 million in funding for Education in Mozambique

The Tánaiste announced the funding during a visit to the “01 de Junho” primary school in Inhambane province, Mozambique

Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin TD, has today announced the allocation of €3.5 million in funding to strengthen education systems, improve access and provide quality education for children in Mozambique. The Tánaiste announced the funding during a visit to the “01 de Junho” primary…

Source: Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland |

Tánaiste Micheál Martin visits South Africa and Mozambique

During his visit, the Tánaiste will meet with President Ramaphosa of South Africa and President Nyusi of Mozambique, and hold high-level political engagements with his counterparts and officials in both countries

Tánaiste Micheál Martin TD, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence begins a weeklong visit to South Africa and Mozambique on Monday 17 July, in Cape Town, South Africa. Speaking ahead of the visit, the Tánaiste said: “As I travel to South Africa and Mozambique, I look forward to…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: Messages of congratulations

President Michael D. Higgins of the Ireland, President Vjosa Osmani-Sadriv of the Republic of Kosovo, President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa of Mongolia and President Mahmoud Abbas of the State of Palestine wished good health to President Isaias Afwerki

The leaders of Ireland, Republic of Kosovo, Mongolia and State of Palestine sent messages of congratulations in connection with the 32nd Independence Day anniversary. President Michael D. Higgins of the Ireland, President Vjosa Osmani-Sadriv of the Republic of Kosovo, President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa of Mongolia and President Mahmoud Abbas of the State…