Essay: Generous aid to Ukraine is diverting resources away from other refugee crises around the world
In an article first published on The Conversation, TAZREENA SAJJAD looks at concerns the overwhelming attention on Ukraine is diverting resources – both financial and human – from other crises that are already facing unprecedented funding shortages…
Afghanistan’s healthcare system near collapse, aid agencies warn
New Delhi, India/Hong KongReuters Afghanistan’s healthcare system is at risk of collapse, two major aid agencies told Reuters, after foreign donors stopped providing aid following the Taliban takeover. After the United States withdraw the bulk of its remaining troops last month, the Taliban accelerated its military campaign, taking control of the capital Kabul on 15th […]
As countries look inward, development cash falls short – UN deputy chief
Thomson Reuters Foundation Funding for international efforts to build resilience to climate change and meet other development goals is faltering, warns United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina J Mohammed. “It is a tough world right now out there. Everyone is backsliding,” she said in an interview. Instead of thinking about common action, more world leaders are […]
Ban on aid dollars being used to find terminations should be upheld, says Australian Christian Lobby
Australia should not be blindly following the lead of the US and allow aid dollars to be used to fund abortions, according to the Australian Christian Lobby. Overturning the Bush administration’s ban on the use of US foreign aid to promote abortion as a family planning option – known as the Mexico City Policy – […]