Growing up blind in Samoa, Faaolo Utumapu-Utailesolo felt first-hand not only how hard life is living in poverty, but how much harder it is for disabled persons living in poverty. With no access to Braille, teachers trained to support her in school, or necessary medical care and support, she struggled a lot until her family […]
Child marriage in Guatemala is a serious issue that has devastating repercussions for young girls. Education is no longer seen as a priority, so often girls are forced to leave school early. Without adequate support or oversight, many face mental, physical and sexual abuse. Their underdeveloped bodies, combined with a reliance on homebirths, leave both […]
Nestled in the heart of the Balkans in Southeastern Europe, Serbia was formerly part of the Yugoslav Republic. After a period of economic uncertainty and fluctuating living standards in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Serbia is making strides in improving the quality of life of its citizens. Despite a growing economy, shrinking unemployment and […]
People with disabilities in North Macedonia face a significantly higher risk of poverty compared to the general population. In 2020, nearly 30% of working‑age people with disabilities lived in households with very low work intensity, more than double the rate for those without disabilities. Among all children, 32.7% lived below the national poverty line, reflecting […]
In 2015, the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which includes 17 goals. Among them is SDG 2, which aims to create a world free of hunger by 2030. Nations around the globe have already started to take steps towards achieving SDG 2 and Egypt is among them. Here are some updates […]
Oman is a country of about 4 million people at the southeastern end of the Arabian Peninsula. Its rich oil reserves have made it one of the richest countries in the Middle East. Yet, its relatively high GDP per capita—estimated at $39,800—belies the many socio-economic issues affecting large sectors of the Omani population. Two such […]
Moldova is undertaking a wide, yet quiet approach toward transforming its delivery of care and support to its most vulnerable by going digital. UNICEF, the UNDP and the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection worked in collaboration to create the project, which aims to create a digital and unified social protection program to improve access […]
The fifth-smallest nation in the world San Marino has made commendable progress on narrowing the gender wage gap in recent years. In 2025, the United Nations (UN) praised the nation’s initiatives to balance the labor force and tighten the gender wage gap across the region. The gender wage gap in San Marino forms part of […]
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic lung diseases and cancers, have become one of the largest burdens to worldwide health care systems. Roughly 41 million people die of chronic non-communicable diseases (CNCDs) each year, with the majority of these deaths occurring in developing countries, despite the misconception that they are most common […]
French Polynesia is an island chain nation in the South Pacific that is often described as a breathtaking tourist destination due to crystal clear waters, white sandy beaches and great resorts. However in recent years, the nation has been facing an influx of public health threats. Illnesses such as dengue fever and leptospirosis have begun […]
