Building Bridges – Youths role in Peaceful Resolution of Conflict and Restoration of Peace

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. ATECHONG ARMELLE AWUNGJIA, a fourth year medical student in the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences Dschang, Cameroon. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and […]

Youth Building Bridges: From Today’s Peacemakers to Tomorrow’s Leaders

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Anika Tabassum Totini, a passionate fourth-year medical student from Bangladesh. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on the […]

Youth’s Role in Building Bridges and Resolving Conflicts Peacefully

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Amal Abdelgader Gafar,a second-year medical student at the International University of Africa. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view […]

Youth as Catalysts of Peace: Bridging Divides, Resolving Conflicts

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Alara Rodoplu, a medical student at İzmir University of Economics. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on the […]

Gaza: Humanitarians assist families impacted by recent airstrike in Deir Al-Balah

This article is published in association with United Nations. UN teams in Gaza have carried out a rapid needs assessment in two makeshift sites in Deir Al-Balah following a recent airstrike, Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said on Tuesday.  Personnel from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS) […]

Gaza war: UN World Food Programme condemns Israeli attack on aid convoy

This article is published in association with United Nations. Israeli airstrikes continued across Gaza overnight into Monday, while the UN World Food Programme (WFP) reported that one of its aid convoys in the war-shattered enclave was targeted by Israeli fire on Sunday.  The WFP issued a statement on Monday condemning the attack insisting that its vehicles […]

UN continues to call for timely Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon

This article is published in association with United Nations. Operations by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) north of the UN-monitored Blue Line in southern Lebanon have continued, according to the UN peacekeeping mission in the country, UNIFIL.  This includes movements further north reported in Sector East, while a redeployment by the Lebanese Armed Forces was conducted […]

Fresh evacuation orders and airstrikes highlight ongoing insecurity in Gaza

This article is published in association with United Nations. Civilians are not safe anywhere in the Gaza Strip, the UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA, warned on Thursday.  This comes a day after Israel once again ordered the evacuation of large areas within Gaza, citing rocket fire into its territory. The new orders cover about three square […]

Report details bleak human rights situation in Ukraine nearly three years into Russian invasion

MEPs approve “enhanced cooperation” for €90 bi

This article is published in association with United Nations. A new report by the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) highlights persistent suffering of civilians and prisoners of war (POWs) while Russia continues to expand its control over occupied territories.   Covering the period of September to November 2024, the report describes intensified Russian attacks on populated […]

The climate crisis: 5 things to watch out for in 2025

This article is published in association with United Nations. The Amazonian city of Belém, Brazil, will be the global focus of efforts to tackle the climate crisis in November 2025, when it hosts one of the most significant UN climate conferences in recent years.  However, throughout the years there will be plenty of opportunities to make […]

2024 to become the hottest year on record

This article is published in association with United Nations. The year 2024 is set to be the warmest on record, capping a decade of unprecedented heat fuelled by human activities, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).  “Today I can officially report that we have just endured a decade of deadly heat. The top ten hottest […]

Gaza: ‘Hunger is everywhere’, babies die from the cold, airstrike on unarmed journalists condemned

This article is published in association with United Nations. Newborns and infants in Gaza have reportedly died of hypothermia, deaths described by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) as preventable. The news comes amid continued Israeli bombardments and an expected further drop in temperatures. In Gaza, where hundreds of thousands of people displaced from their homes are […]

Gaza: Ongoing civilian casualties amid aid challenges

This article is published in association with United Nations. Civilian casualties and injuries continue to be reported across Gaza due to the ongoing hostilities, with most families unable to afford basic food as the humanitarian situation deteriorates, a UN spokesperson reported on Thursday. In Lebanon, the UN peacekeeping mission in the south of the country urged […]

UN News Champion: ‘Are you keeping up with the death?’ The grinding toll of war in Gaza

This article is published in association with United Nations. As we near the end of another year of war and humanitarian crisis, UN News is highlighting the extraordinary work of staffers in the field who feed our story-telling efforts for global audiences. Our first UN News Champion is Louise Wateridge of the UN agency for Palestine […]

Only 3 per cent of UN emergency food aid getting to desperate Gazans

This article is published in association with United Nations. Since October, when Israeli forces launched a ground offensive in northern Gaza, only three per cent of food and water deliveries organized by the UN World Food Programme  (WFP) have been permitted to enter areas in northern Gaza. At the end of December, a joint UN convoy […]

Gaza is now a graveyard and there’s no escape, say UN aid teams

This article is published in association with United Nations. Hunger, dire living conditions made worse by heavy winter rains and ongoing hostilities continue to endanger people’s lives in Gaza, which has become “a graveyard”, UN humanitarians warned on Friday.  “The world is not seeing what’s going on with these people, it’s impossible for families to shelter […]

‘Dying hungry and in pain’: An increasingly likely outcome in Gaza

This article is published in association with United Nations. The head of the UN aid coordination office in Gaza, Georgios Petropoulos, issued a harrowing update on the dire situation in the enclave on Thursday, describing it as “the most dangerous place on earth right now.”  Speaking to correspondents via video link on Thursday, the senior OCHA […]

Europe Needs a Coordinated Approach to Industrial Policy

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This article is published in association with IMF. Alfred Kammer, Andrew Hodge, Roberto Piazza Industrial policy is having a moment in Europe, as countries increasingly turn to sectoral policy interventions to address the challenges of geopolitical fragmentation and economic security, enhance productivity, and accelerate the green transition. State aid spending by European Union countries has tripled […]

Syria faces uncertain future after regime’s collapse amid humanitarian crises

This article is published in association with United Nations. At a historic crossroads, just 11 days after the collapse of the Assad regime, Syria faces a fragile mix of hope and chaos, plagued by a volatile security situation and a worsening humanitarian crisis, top UN officials told the Security Council on Tuesday. Special Envoy for Syria […]

Gaza death toll passes 45,000 as UN school suffers new deadly strike

This article is published in association with United Nations. Authorities in Gaza reported on Monday that more than 45,000 people have been killed in the enclave in the last 14 months, as humanitarians condemned new deadly airstrikes across the war-torn Strip, including on a UN school-turned-shelter. Images taken at the school in Khan Younis showed the […]

Gaza: ‘Sickening normalisation’ of suffering, amid attacks on people and aid convoys

This article is published in association with United Nations. Ongoing military operations by Israeli forces in Gaza continue to cause devastation for civilians trying to escape the fighting, with mounting casualties and a critical lack of humanitarian aid for the desperate population.  According to local media reports, 30 Palestinians were killed in the central Gaza area […]

The de facto authority in Syria is a designated terrorist group: What happens now?

This article is published in association with United Nations. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), an armed group designated as a terrorist organization by the UN Security Council, has emerged as the dominant force in Syria, following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime.  However, according to a core Security Council resolution on Syria adopted at the height […]

Guterres upholds UN commitment to a smooth and inclusive transition in Syria

This article is published in association with United Nations. Secretary-General António Guterres said the UN is “totally committed” to supporting a smooth transition of power in Syria through an inclusive political process that guarantees full respect of minority rights.  Mr. Guterres was speaking on Wednesday to reporters in Pretoria, South Africa, where he met with Government […]

Gaps in HIV/AIDS Treatment from 1981 to Today

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Emad Mohamed, a 21-year-old third-year medical student at the University of Kordofan in Sudan. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect […]

A good day for Europe’s competitiveness: op-ed by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Europe has always been a trading continent, but we are now facing a world where trade barriers are on the rise. Our companies and farmers are encountering growing restrictions, unfair competition and geopolitical uncertainties – all of which threaten their competitiveness. The new partnership […]

Empowering Ministries of Finance to Build Capabilities and Drive Climate Action: a New Self-Assessment Tool

This article is published in association with IMF. Anika Heckwolf, Leandro Rossi, Frank van Lerven This new tool offers Ministries of Finance (MoFs) the means to rapidly assess their climate capabilities and build the expertise and coordination mechanisms essential for a sustainable future. The transition to a zero-carbon, climate-resilient economy represents a significant global structural shift […]

Bridging the Gaps in HIV Treatment: Progress and Future Challenges

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Hibatallah EL OMARI, a 4th year medical student at Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences in Casablanca, Morocco. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and […]

Housing’s Unique Role in Lives and Economies Demands Greater Understanding 

This article is published in association with IMF. Gita Bhatt Wherever I go these days, the conversation inevitably focuses on the rising cost of housing. The concerns span generations, locations, and income levels. Young people may be the most disillusioned as they see their ability to buy or rent diminished just as they plan to start families. The […]

The 2004 EU Enlargement Was a Success Story Built on Deep Reform Efforts

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This article is published in association with IMF. Poland is one of the success stories of European economic convergence. The country, which in January takes the reins of the Council of the European Union (the decision-making institution representing the Union’s member states) is now the EU’s sixth largest economy. This convergence process was driven by the […]

The Long Road: HIV/AIDS Treatment Disparities Across The Decades

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. KAmira Serine Matmatte, a 22 year old Algerian medical student at the University of Constantine III Salah Boubnider. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and […]

Persistent Fall in Private Borrowing Brings Global Debt Down

This article is published in association with IMF. Global debt decreased about one percentage point to 237 percent GDP. The values for 2023 are now available from the just released IMF’s Global Debt Database. Global private debt fell by 2.8 percentage points to 143 percent of GDP, below the 2019 level and more than compensated for the […]

Medical professionals on the frontier: ensuring safety of medical workers in armed conflicts

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Kenko Togo Tchakounte Lydie, a 5th year medical student at the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences (FMPS) Douala, Cameroon. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the […]

Protecting healthcare workers in the frontlines of war: how to ensure their safety

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Katerina Patrikou, a medical student at University of Crete, Greece. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on the […]

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