Source: The Global Fund Country: Canada, France, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, World Largest amount ever raised for a multilateral health organization, the funds will help save 16 million lives and end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria by 2030. […]

Civilians at risk as violence escalates and humanitarian work is suspended. By PRESS RELEASEOct 10 2019 (IPS-Partners) Civilians in north-east Syria are at risk and humanitarian aid could be cut off following the launch of a new military operation in the area, leading aid agencies are warning. Reports from humanitarian […]

Facing extreme fire weather conditions in Northern California – again – the largest utility provider in this economic powerhouse of the United States implemented its new policy for a “new normal.” It turned out the lights. The provider, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), cut the power to a half-million customers […]

Source: Physicians for Human Rights Country: El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, World A PHR investigation details the physical and psychological evidence of threats, coercion, beatings, kidnappings, domestic and sexual violence as well as post-traumatic stress disorder. The Scars Match the Stories: Asylum Seekers’ Medical Evaluations Corroborate Violence and Persecution New […]

Issue Post October 9, 2019 Agricultural growth is key to spur Ghana’s economic growth Danielle Resnick Xinshen Diao Peter Hazell Shashidhara Kolavalli Despite its reputation as African success story, Ghana needs investments and sound policies to transform its farm economy.