Tag: social protection
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Urgent reforms urged as ILO warns of widening worker inequality
Why the warning matters now The UN International Labour Organization (ILO) has issued a stark warning: without rapid, concerted reforms, workers across the globe will face mounting inequality and diminished prospects. The new assessment emphasizes that the dignity and rights of workers must sit at the core of economic decision‑making if growth is to be…
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Flags Rise in Doha as Leaders Convene for UN Social Development Summit
Doha Hosts a Pivotal Moment for Global Social Development Flags fluttered and dignitaries gathered as Doha welcomed world leaders for a landmark UN social development summit at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The brief ceremony underscored the United Nations’ official designation of the QNCC as the venue where participants will work to reinvigorate the…
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Those Left Behind: Unraveling the Global Fight Against Poverty
Introduction: The Persistent Challenge of Global Poverty Poverty is more than a lack of money; it is a denial of dignity, opportunity, and choice. While the international community vowed to eradicate poverty through the Millennium Development Goals and the Sustainable Development Goals, shocks like the Covid-19 pandemic exposed how fragile progress can be. This article…
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Those Left Behind: The Forgotten in the Fight Against Global Poverty
Introduction: A Persistence at Odds with Progress Poverty is more than a lack of money. It is a multifaceted violation of human dignity that limits choices, opportunities, and a sense of security. While the international community has pursued ambitious goals like the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), shocks such as…
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Budget watchdog cites alleged pork in 2026 budget; House denies claim
Overview: Allegations of pork barrel in the 2026 budget A coalition of civil society organizations has accused the House of Representatives of embedding pork-barrel-like pork and patronage-based projects in the proposed 2026 national budget. The People’s Budget Coalition asserts that the House Budget Amendments Review Subcommittee inserted billions into programs they describe as politically driven,…