Health Benefits of Breastfeeding for Infants and Mothers
No country in the world fully meets recommended standards for breastfeeding, according to a new report by UNICEF and WHO…
Clooney Foundation to Open Schools for Syrian Refugee Children
The Clooney Foundation for Justice announced Monday a $2.25 million partnership, which includes a generous donation from Google.org, and a…
Malala Is Back to Draw Attention to Education Crisis
During her visit to Nigeria, education activist Malala Yousafzai met Tuesday with girls displaced by the Boko Haram terrorism. While…
UK Contributes $5.2 Million for Stabilization in Iraq
The Government of the UK has contributed an additional US$5.2 million to UNDP’s Funding Facility for Stabilization (FFS), which finances…
2.1 Billion People Lack Safe Drinking Water at Home
Some 3 in 10 people worldwide, or 2.1 billion, lack access to safe, readily available water at home, and 6…
Syria Conflict: 100,000 Civilians Trapped in Raqqa
The United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator has called for ensuring immediate and safe humanitarian access to save lives that are…