Tag: funding crisis
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Addis Ababa Shutdown: OSC’s Members’ Failure to Pay Triggers Dismantling of Southern Cooperation Body
Overview: Financial Strain Forces Wind-Down of OSC The Organisation of Southern Cooperation (OSC), an Addis Ababa-based bloc intended to foster regional collaboration among its member states, is moving toward a formal shutdown after sustained financial pressures and a breakdown in member dues. Since January 2025, the organization has faced mounting difficulties in meeting its operating…
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UNAIDS 2025 World AIDS Day Report: Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response
Overview The 2025 World AIDS Day report from UNAIDS arrives at a critical moment. A global funding crisis has disrupted HIV prevention efforts and community-led services, disproportionately impacting the most vulnerable populations. Yet the report also provides a hopeful counter-narrative: despite disruptions, there is evidence of resilience, strategic investments, and rapid adaptation that can transform…