Volker Turk, the UN human rights chief, has called on Taliban authorities to reverse their ban on Afghan women working for NGOs. In a statement, he expressed deep concern following the Taliban’s recent decree threatening to revoke NGO licenses that…
The Taliban have issued a warning to NGOs operating in Afghanistan that they will revoke permits if they employ women, reiterating a two-year-old decree that mandated the suspension of women’s employment. This announcement reflects ongoing attempts to limit the activities…
A British NGO is urging for an international initiative to neutralize landmines and unexploded ordnance in Syria, highlighting the vulnerability of thousands returning to their homeland after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad. After 13 years of devastating conflict, many…
The Swiss National Council is set to vote on significant budget cuts to international cooperation, aiming to reduce spending on development aid by one billion Swiss francs over the next four years. This move has sparked alarm among NGOs and…
In Aleppo, NGOs are striving to distribute food under perilous conditions following the city’s takeover by Islamist militias. The Franciscan order continues its charitable efforts, providing over 2000 meals daily despite rising food prices and threats from ongoing attacks. As…
Thirteen Dutch NGOs, including Oxfam Novib and Save the Children, have published an open letter urging Prime Minister Schoof to distance himself from Israeli allegations of antisemitism. The letter calls for dialogue with the Israeli government and actions against the…
The UN Climate Conference in Baku continues with no agreement reached on the financing framework for climate protection. Industrialized nations are showing signs of willingness to increase their funding commitments. Proposals suggest a potential increase to $300 billion annually by…
The 2025 French budget proposal includes a significant cut of €2 billion in aid to developing countries, alarming nearly 200 NGOs that gathered in Paris to protest. Leaders from various organizations warn that this reduction, amounting to 30% of development…
