ACTION AID ON THE GAZA EMERGENCY

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"We look at babies losing their life because we have nothing”: Vital services in Gaza grinding to a halt without fuel. Vital services such as water desalination plants, sewage treatment facilities, and hospitals are grinding to a halt in Gaza due to the chronic lack of fuel, while many have been forced to shut down already.

GPE: Bridging divides: The role of inclusive technology for learners with disabilities

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Global Partnership for Education: While technology has the potential to bridge disparities for students with disabilities, accessibility and utility challenges can exacerbate inequalities. Here are some tools and resources to help development actors in designing, implementing and monitoring disability-inclusive technology solutions.

GLOBAL WITNESS: European banks and investors, including Allianz, Deutsche Bank, and Intesa Sanpaolo, investing over €700m in companies tied to brutal violence against civilians in South Sudan

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European banks and investors have invested €700m and provided over €4 billion worth of loans to two oil companies operating in South Sudan linked to military aggression against civilians The oil companies’ joint ventures are the main source of revenue for the South Sudanese military, which has a well-documented track record of targeting civilians and sexual violence since conflict broke out.

EU: European Parliament and Council agree on Critical Raw Materials Act

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Negotiators for EU governments and the European Parliament reached a deal on Monday (13 November) on targets for domestic supply of critical minerals such as lithium and nickel to reduce its reliance on third countries, principally China. [...]

2nd Voice of Global South Summit

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India hosted the 2nd Voice of Global South Summit on 17 November 2023, in virtual format.

UNICEF: Children in Gaza need life-saving support

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Children and families need humanitarian assistance and protection now.

Today is World Children’s Day

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World Children’s Day is UNICEF’s annual day of action for children, by children, marking the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

SPORT AND DEVELOPMENT: Benefits, challenges and lessons learnt from a participatory action research study

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The article delves into a four-year Participatory Action Research (PAR) study on a UK sports program for underprivileged children, spotlighting its benefits, COVID-related challenges, and lessons learned, advocating for PAR in Sport for Development's research-based practices. By Claire Jenkin, University of Hertfordshire.

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