Tag: NGOs
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Israel Moves to Block NGOs Operating in Gaza: What It Means for Aid Efforts
Background: A Growing Rationale for Intervention In a move that has drawn international attention, the Israeli government indicated that it may compel many aid organizations operating in Gaza to halt their activities. The action is framed around new legal and regulatory requirements that the government argues NGOs have failed to meet. While officials emphasize accountability…
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Israel set to block NGOs over new legal rules in Gaza aid
Overview: A turning point for aid operations in Gaza Israel appears poised to significantly tighten or even halt the work of many non-governmental organizations (NGOs) operating in Gaza, citing new legal requirements and concerns about compliance. The move, reported by David Lipson and officials within Israel’s government, could disrupt a cornerstone of humanitarian relief for…
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Israel Moves to Block NGOs Operating in Gaza: What This Means for Aid and Oversight
Overview: A sweeping move against aid organizations Israel is preparing to restrict operations of many aid organizations working in Gaza, signaling a significant shift in how foreign and local NGOs will operate in the territory. The government’s actions come after claims that some organizations fail to meet newly introduced legal requirements. The move could reshape…
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PNG Domestic Abuse Survivors Queue to Report Husbands
Facing the System: Why Survivors Queue at Police Stations In parts of Papua New Guinea, survivors of domestic abuse describe a daunting reality: reporting abuse often means arriving at a police station—sometimes after hours of walking or waiting—only to find a process that feels distant from their immediate needs. For many women and men who…
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No seat at the table: Botswana’s NGOs sidelined in HIV strategy talks
Overview: Exclusion from Botswana’s HIV strategy negotiations Rising concerns are echoing through Botswana as negotiations shaping the country’s HIV response unfold under a new international framework. Reports indicate that civil society groups, including prominent non-governmental organizations (NGOs), were not invited to high-level discussions about the future direction of Botswana’s HIV program. The absence of NGO…
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No seat at the table for Botswana’s NGOs: Ligatures of HIV strategy talks
Overview: Who is at the table—and who isn’t In Botswana, negotiations about the country’s HIV response are underway under a changing global health landscape. A key point of contention is the absence of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from high-level discussions that will shape the nation’s strategy for years to come. Reports indicate that Dr. Gaone Makwinja,…
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Botswana NGOs Shut Out of HIV Strategy Talks: What It Means for the Country’s Health Future
Background: Botswana’s HIV Strategy and the NGO Community Botswana has long been cited as a regional model for HIV prevention, treatment, and care. Yet urgent questions are being raised about who shapes the country’s future HIV response. In recent negotiations about the next phase of Botswana’s HIV program, a notable absence stood out: Dr. Gaone…
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Coastal Road Support: 2/3 of Residents Backed in 2016
Overview: What the 2016 Support Claim Entails A statement from a Penang executive councillor (exco) man signals that a substantial portion of residents supported the coastal road project in 2016. The remark, attributed to Zairil Khiroh, frames the project as having broad local backing during a period when officials emphasised formal social impact assessment (SIA)…
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Latvian MoD Signs Deals with Universities, Funds NGOs
Latvian Ministry of Defence expands collaboration with academia and civil groups The Ministry of Defence of Latvia has announced a series of formal agreements with leading Latvian universities and a set of funding commitments to non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The move marks a deliberate shift toward deeper cooperation between the national defence sector and Latvia’s academic…
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In Gaza, Humanitarian Workers Blocked by Israeli Bureaucracy Struggle to Reach Patients
In Gaza, around 100 humanitarian workers—social workers, nurses, and physiotherapists wearing blue vests—move daily between clinics and outreach sites to deliver essential care. Yet their mission is repeatedly slowed by Israeli bureaucratic procedures that govern movement, permits, and cross-border access. The slow pace of approvals can stretch hours into days, and days into weeks, interrupting…