Boost for developing nations as mRNA technology hub moves to the next phase in South Africa — Global Issues

Boost for developing nations as mRNA technology hub moves to the next phase in South Africa — Global Issues

Over 200 international participants working with the mRNA Technology Transfer Programme had their first face-to-face meeting, in a bid to make one of the most revolutionary medical technologies which led the field in vaccine development against COVID-19, more widely and fairly available, in the places where it is most needed….

Current climate polices ‘a death sentence’ for the world, warns Guterres — Global Issues

Current climate polices ‘a death sentence’ for the world, warns Guterres — Global Issues

Antonio Guterres was addressing via videolink, the fourth meeting of the Major Economies Forum, convened by the United States President Joe Biden, which is designed to galvanize efforts to keep the global temperature rise of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, within reach – in line with the Paris Agreement. Biggest coffers,…

Millions of children deprived of life-saving vaccinations amid COVID pandemic, misinformation surge — Global Issues

Millions of children deprived of life-saving vaccinations amid COVID pandemic, misinformation surge — Global Issues

In its State of the World’s Children 2023 report, UNICEF says that vaccination coverage levels decreased in 112 countries during the pandemic, “the largest sustained backslide in childhood immunization in 30 years”. According to the agency, a rise in misleading information on vaccines is one of the factors at play….

Chiles Water Vulnerability Requires Watershed and Water Management — Global Issues

Chiles Water Vulnerability Requires Watershed and Water Management — Global Issues

The Maipo River on its way from the Andes mountain range to the valley of the same name is surrounded by numerous small towns that depend on tourism, receiving thousands of visitors every weekend. There are restaurants, campgrounds and high-altitude sports facilities. The water comes down from the top of…

Global Solidarity Needed to Address Talibans Attacks on Womens Rights — Global Issues

Global Solidarity Needed to Address Talibans Attacks on Womens Rights — Global Issues

Opinion by David Kode (johannesburg) Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Inter Press Service JOHANNESBURG, Apr 19 (IPS) – Matiullah Wesa’s crime was to try to ensure young people got an education in Afghanistan. His recent forceful abduction by the Taliban offers the latest stark reminder that global solidarity and coherent action from…

End ‘alarmist narratives’ on population growth and recognize women’s rights: UNFPA — Global Issues

End ‘alarmist narratives’ on population growth and recognize women’s rights: UNFPA — Global Issues

In its 2023 State of World Population report, UNFPA said that while reaching the milestone of eight billion people on Earth was a reminder of “our unprecedented gains”, concerns over the number were “causing anxiety, and driving more governments to try to influence fertility rates.” However, the agency notes that…

‘Fragile ceasefire’ holds in eastern DR Congo, Security Council hears — Global Issues

‘Fragile ceasefire’ holds in eastern DR Congo, Security Council hears — Global Issues

The region is plagued by violence emanating largely from multiple armed groups, including the rebel M23 force, which has been fighting a major campaign against Government troops, who are backed by the UN mission there known by its French acronym, MONUSCO, as part if its vital protection-of-civilians mandate. Hundreds of…

‘Meaningful’ youth involvement in decision-making critical to sustainable future: Guterres — Global Issues

‘Meaningful’ youth involvement in decision-making critical to sustainable future: Guterres — Global Issues

The report calls for expanding and strengthening youth participation in public policy making and decision-making at all levels, to realize the promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. A ‘driving force’ for change The UN chief emphasized that youth are key to identifying new solutions for the breakthroughs that…