Call for Immediate Action to address the Drought and Water Crisis in Somalia
In Somalia, 2.6 million people are currently experiencing water shortages as a result of severe drought conditions. Water shortages and drought conditions have resulted in increased water prices causing displacements, […]
International Universal Health Coverage Day 2021
On 12th December 2012, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution calling on countries to speed up progress toward universal health coverage (UHC), which means everyone, everywhere should have […]
International Human Rights Day 2021
The History of International Human Rights Day International Human Rights Day is commemorated on 10th December every year. The familiar words that linger on when we hear the term […]
Save the Children fears further violence after 50 people killed in Darfur
Save the Children is deeply concerned for the wellbeing of children in the Darfur region of Sudan after almost 50 people were killed and at least 2,000 adults and children […]
Refugees in Kenya face a reckoning in search of dignity
With the announcement regarding the closure of refugee camps in Kenya next year, many Somali refugees must choose to either go back to Somalia or remain in Kenya illegally, without legal […]
International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development 2021
The History of International Volunteer Day Volunteerism is one of the most important delivery mechanisms for economic, social, and environmental transformation that ensures lasting results with its capacity to […]
International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2021 (IDPWD)
As the COVID-19 pandemic, conflict, and climate change continue to increase rapidly around the world, building cohesive, inclusive, and resilient communities will be the basis of sustainable development gains. However, […]
World AIDS Day 2021
On 1st December of every year, people around the world join hands in commemoration of World AIDS Day. They unite to show their support for people living with and affected […]
Millions of people in need of food assistance due to conflict in Northern Ethiopia
There has been a rise in the number of people in need of humanitarian food aid across northern Ethiopia to an estimated 9.4 million. This comes as a direct result […]
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
The history On 25th November 1960, the Mirabal sisters were brutally assassinated for identifying as women and activists. But what was their crime? Their only crime was fighting for their rights […]