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Merck Foundation

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Merck Foundation’s 7th Edition of First Ladies Initiative Summit Brings Together 14 African and Asian First Ladies to discuss the impact of their programs

Two important occasions were marked; the 8th Anniversary of Merck Foundation and 13 years of Merck Foundation’s development programs that started in 2012

Link to Live Stream of Inaugural Session of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative – MFFLI Summit 2025: https://apo-opa.co/3G1Afxo Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 on 19th and 20th June in Dubai, United…

Forest Stewardship Council

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In Uganda: procuring responsibly | Forest Stewardship Council

By carefully considering each procurement decision, making responsible choices, and sourcing wisely for development projects, Uganda can secure a sustainable future

Forests account for 11.5% of Uganda's land and are vital to the nation's ecosystem. They provide timber, food, fuel, and medicines for many Ugandans. However, this green heart of Africa is facing a serious challenge. In 2023 alone, Uganda lost 37.6 thousand hectares of its natural forests, according to Global…

Médecins sans frontières (MSF)
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Escalating insecurity forces Médecins sans frontières (MSF) to close Ulang hospital in South Sudan

MSF continues to provide healthcare services in our other projects in Upper Nile state, including in Malakal and Renk counties

After two violence incidents earlier this year, MSF has been forced to close our hospital in Ulang county, South Sudan, and end our support to 13 community-based health facilities. This has left 150,000 people with less access to healthcare, in an area where MSF's maternal services are a lifeline. All…

Arab Coordination Group (ACG)

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Mauritania roundtable raises US$2 billion pledge from the Arab Coordination Group in development funding

During the roundtable, the government of Mauritania presented a portfolio of priority investment projects

Mauritania’s national development program will see a strong boost with a US$2 billion pledge made by the Arab Coordination Group (ACG) (www.TheACG.org) at a high-level roundtable held in Vienna, Austria. The event was chaired by the President of Mauritania, Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, and was hosted by the OPEC…

Arab Coordination Group (ACG)

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Arab Coordination Group (ACG) provided US$ 19.6 billion in 2024 to promote global sustainable development

This significant financing was geared towards developing critical infrastructure, addressing global challenges like climate change and food security, and supporting international trade

The Arab Coordination Group (ACG) (https://TheACG.org/), the world's second-largest development finance group, extended US$19.6 billion collectively to fund nearly 650 operations in more than 90 countries in 2024. This significant financing was geared towards developing critical infrastructure, addressing global challenges like climate change and food security, and supporting international trade.…

Mercy Ships

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Next Chapter in Transformative Surgical Care as Mercy Ships and Ministry of Health Prepare for August Return

Hospital Ship Departs Temporarily for Scheduled Maintenance

In partnership with the Sierra Leonean Ministry of Health, international charity Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.org) is preparing for the next phase of its ongoing mission to deliver free, life-changing surgeries and training for healthcare professionals. This new phase is scheduled to begin in August. As part of the preparations, the Global…

Amnesty International
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Global: Urgent action needed as climate crisis leads to devastating new harms to human rights

Across the globe, unnatural disasters exacerbated by climate change, such as worsening droughts and severe floods, are damaging harvests and leading to food scarcity and water shortages, contributing to displacement, migration and conflict

States must urgently deliver ambitious climate action by mapping out a just transition away from fossil fuels in all sectors to prevent even worse human rights harms around the world, Amnesty International said in a new briefing to mark the start of the Bonn Climate Conference which takes place between 16-26 June.…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)

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Sexual violence survivors and United Nations partners promote economic empowerment at workshop

The objective of the workshop was to learn about the challenges in accessing services and reintegrating into society, share best practices, and strengthen coordination and partnerships

Abuk Buol is a survivor in every sense of the word. The 39-year-old endured horrific sexual violence, brutality and was forced from her home in Bor during the civil war that ravaged South Sudan. “I struggled to cope with what happened,” she says. “Every time I saw a man, I…

Save the Children
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Acute Malnutrition Soars in South Sudan with Millions of Children at Risk following Aid Cuts

A deadly mix of conflict, climate change and poverty have pushed 2.3 million children aged under 5 in South Sudan into life threatening acute malnutrition, with rates soaring just months after foreign governments announced the slashing of funds to the world’s poorest countries, Save the Children said

A deadly mix of conflict, climate change and poverty have pushed 2.3 million children aged under 5 in South Sudan into life threatening acute malnutrition, with rates soaring just months after foreign governments announced the slashing of funds to the world’s poorest countries, Save the Children said. Latest figures from the…

United Nations: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
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South Sudan’s peace deal at risk of collapse without stronger regional action, warns United Nation (UN) Commission

The Commission reiterated its call for regional and international actors to intensify diplomatic pressure on South Sudan’s leaders to ensure immediate de-escalation and full implementation of the Revitalized Agreement

The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has sounded the alarm that the 2018 Revitalized (Peace) Agreement is at serious risk of collapse and called for urgent, coordinated regional intervention to salvage the faltering peace process. The Commission stressed that escalating military offensives, political crackdowns, and foreign military…