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The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: Towards a more just and sustainable future
In September 2015, the United Nations adopted a transformative set of global objectives designed to address humanity's most pressing challen

Editorial Team SDG17
Mar 31, 202510 min read


Taliban’s latest crackdown: Afghan women working for NGOs face new threats
The announcement by the Taliban to shut down all national and foreign nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) employing Afghan women has sent s

Editorial Team SDG5
Mar 29, 20253 min read


A defining moment for nonprofits: Uniting in the face of funding cuts
The nonprofit sector in the United States is at a critical crossroads. Following recent cuts in financial support from the U.S. administrati

Editorial Team SDG17
Mar 28, 20253 min read


From dream job to nightmare: The harrowing reality of forced labour in scam compounds
On the border between Myanmar and Thailand, a clandestine and nefarious industry has emerged, posing significant challenges to sustainable

Editorial Team SDG17
Mar 17, 20254 min read


Legends of sport unite for groundbreaking mental health and wellbeing forum
In a groundbreaking initiative focused on mental health and wellbeing, sporting legends gathered at the Laureus Sport for Good Mental Health

Editorial Team SDG3
Mar 12, 20255 min read


Europe at a crossroads: Security or an arms race
The announcement by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen regarding the "ReArm Europe" plan to mobilise nearly €800 billion in

Ira Grange
Mar 6, 20253 min read


Education for sustainability: Empowering future generations
Education for sustainability is a cornerstone of modern learning, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to address global environ

Editorial Team SDG4
Mar 2, 20252 min read


Meta's content policy overhaul raises global concerns over hate speech, disinformation, and human rights
In a move that has sparked alarm among human rights advocates, researchers, and policymakers, Meta has significantly altered its content mod

Editorial Team SDG10
Mar 1, 20254 min read


Peace or business? The dark side of the Trump-Zelensky agreement
The recent announcement of an agreement between the Trump administration and the Ukrainian government, granting the United States rights to

Ira Grange
Feb 28, 20253 min read


Imprisoned for a tweet: The ongoing struggle for gender equality and free expression
Saudi Arabia’s treatment of women’s rights activists continues to raise significant global concerns regarding gender equality, justice, and

Editorial Team SDG5
Feb 24, 20253 min read


Global institutional dismantling: A challenge to peace, justice, and sustainability
The world is witnessing a period of institutional erosion that threatens global goals, including peace and justice, economic equality, and e

Ira Grange
Feb 14, 20253 min read


Inequalities in Sub-Saharan Africa: Multidimensional perspectives and future challenges
The growing disparity in wealth, access to resources, and opportunities remains one of the most pressing global challenges, particularly in

Editorial Team SDG10
Feb 8, 20255 min read


The critical impact of the U.S. foreign aid suspension: A technical and strategic analysis
The U.S. administration's decision to implement a 90-day suspension on foreign aid has triggered immediate and far-reaching repercussions fo

Ira Grange
Feb 7, 20253 min read


Creating decent work: A pathway to global sustainability and economic growth
Decent work is a cornerstone of sustainable development, playing a vital role in promoting economic equality, social justice, and environmen

Editorial Team SDG8
Feb 5, 20253 min read


When prison becomes a refuge for the elderly
When prison becomes a refuge for the elderly | Photo: Alex Boyd In an ageing society like Japan, challenges such as loneliness , poverty...

Editorial Team SDG10
Feb 3, 20255 min read


Finland's educational success: A global model to follow
Finland’s education model, rooted in equality, play, and teacher excellence, sets a global standard for success and innovation

Editorial Team SDG4
Jan 27, 20255 min read


Sustainable practices and entrepreneurship: Building a fairer fashion future
The global push for sustainability and economic equality has given rise to numerous initiatives aimed at addressing pressing social and envi

Editorial Team SDG10
Jan 8, 20253 min read


North Korean soldiers in Ukraine: A new dimension to proxy warfare
Recent reports of North Korean soldiers fighting and dying alongside Russian forces in Ukraine have sparked significant concern over the exp

Ira Grange
Jan 6, 20254 min read


Success for children!
The announcement of a High Commission for Childhood by French President Emmanuel Macron marks a pivotal moment in addressing childhood pover

Editorial Team SDG10
Jan 4, 20253 min read


Reflecting on 2024: A year of transformation
The year 2024 unfolded as a defining chapter in the story of our shared humanity. It was a year of turmoil and triumph, setbacks and breakth

Editorial Team SDG16
Dec 31, 20244 min read


The cost of going green: Profit for the planet or for the few?
In the collective imagination, the fight against climate change and environmental degradation is driven by altruistic values and concern for

Ira Grange
Dec 29, 20244 min read


Christmas
The crossroads of humanity
We live in extraordinary times. Technology links us across continents, yet divisions and isolation persist.

Editorial Team SDG17
Dec 25, 20243 min read


Celebrating 76 years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: A milestone for global society and sustainable development
Today, December 10th, the 76th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), it’s an opportunity to reflect on the remark

Editorial Team SDG17
Dec 10, 20245 min read


Driving economic justice and sustainability through refugee empowerment
In a world striving to achieve the United Nations' Global Goals, private enterprises have become essential players in advancing sustainabili

Editorial Team SDG8
Dec 6, 20242 min read
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