Following the Arab Spring, Tunisia entered a period of political and social transition that brought both progress and great challenges. High unemployment, rising living costs and persistent regional inequality continue to affect large parts of the population. Around 16.6% of Tunisians (approx. 1.9 million people) live below the national poverty line. Food insecurity has worsened […]
Singapore is one of the world’s wealthiest and most developed nations. However, despite Singapore’s economic success, income inequality and food insecurity continue to affect vulnerable populations across the country. According to local reports, some individuals struggle to meet basic necessities, such as a comfortable shelter and food. In addition to financial limitations and the high […]
Brazil’s hosting of the soccer World Cup and Olympic Games in the mid-2010s symbolized its arrival as a confident middle-class power. Rapid economic growth and large-scale social reform had lifted millions out of poverty and gradually reversed some of the country’s extreme income disparities. But, that progress has stalled over the past decade. This article […]
Hunger in Lebanon is a complex and unstable matter. The food crisis has been evolving from year to year as more and more citizens suffer. There are multiple causes and consequences associated with this situation, although there is no doubt about the potential for improvement. The issue of hunger in Lebanon is multifaceted and a […]
Repercussions of the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have reached critical levels. The World Food Programme (WFP) estimates that for nearly 27 million Congolese, access to food has become urgently restricted. The most recent violence in the eastern region reignited in early 2025, by the M23 rebel group, has roots in […]
As the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) moves into the latter half of the 2020s, climate volatility, demographic growth and a rural development model anchored in subsistence agriculture are pushing food systems in Laos to a turning point. Though the country has achieved measurable progress in reducing absolute poverty and stimulating macroeconomic growth, the deeper […]
Papua New Guinea is a large island nation located north of Australia and east of Indonesia and is one of the world’s 18 megadiverse countries. It is home to the world’s third-largest intact tropical rainforest, which covers approximately three-quarters of the country’s land area and supports a wide range of endemic plant and animal species. […]
Malaria remains one the world’s deadliest diseases, disproportionately affecting children in Africa. Global health organizations achieved a major breakthrough in the fight against this life-threatening infection in 2023 by rolling out the world’s first malaria vaccine: manufacturers have now slashed the price of this vaccine, along with a second approved vaccine, and it could be […]
Limited health care infrastructure, economic vulnerability and heavy reliance on external humanitarian aid make the fight against HIV/AIDS in Comoros fragile. While HIV prevalence remains low, progress depends largely on donor-funded programs. Inconsistent and short-term funding threatens to reverse gains in prevention, treatment access and health system resilience. Sustained funding for HIV/AIDS in Comoros is […]
The volcanic island of Saint Lucia is home to more than 170,000 people. It is often characterized by its rich culture, with the country’s history lending to a diverse and unique display of different heritages. Unfortunately, despite the country’s constant efforts to promote the respect of human rights, elderly poverty in Saint Lucia is a […]
