This article is published in association with United Nations. UN-appointed independent human rights experts have raised alarm over violations of children’s rights during US immigration procedures, nearly a year after federal funding for legal representation for unaccompanied minors was terminated. Thousands of children remain in custody without access to legal counsel; a situation the experts warn is forcing minors to navigate complex […]Independent experts alarmed by child rights violations in US immigration procedures
January 28, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN-appointed independent human rights experts have raised alarm over violations of children’s rights during US immigration procedures, nearly a year after federal funding for legal representation for unaccompanied minors was terminated. Thousands of children remain in custody without access to legal counsel; a situation the experts warn is forcing minors to navigate complex […]Belgium: EIB lends €450 million to ORES to modernise the Walloon power grid
December 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Accelerating the energy transition in Belgium and Wallonia Greenhouse gas emissions are decreasing in Belgium, but the pace is still insufficient to meet the 2050 climate neutrality target. According to an analysis by the Climate Change Department of the Federal Public Service (FPS) – Public Health, […]UN nuclear watchdog highlights Iran, Syria and Ukraine as key global tests
October 30, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Mounting nuclear risks – from Ukraine’s war-torn power plants to Iran’s unresolved safeguards, and renewed inspection efforts in Syria – are testing the global non-proliferation regime like never before, the UN’s nuclear watchdog warned on Wednesday. Presenting the International Atomic Energy Agency’s annual report to the General […]US funding cuts confirmed, ending lifesaving support for women and girls
February 28, 2025 by 7 Comments
This article is published in association with United Nations. The United States has cut $377 million worth of funding to the UN reproductive and sexual health agency, UNFPA, it was confirmed on Thursday, leading to potentially “devasting impacts”, on women and girls. “At 7pm on 26 February, UNFPA was informed that nearly all of our grants […]Chile: EIB to finance climate action projects in Chile with more than €300 million including its first green mortgage loan outside Europe
July 18, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. €200 million loan to Banco del Estado de Chile to finance mortgages for new housing units with improved energy efficiency standards under Ecovivienda Program. Team Europe Renewable Hydrogen Funding Platform for Chile to support Chile’s renewable hydrogen industry with more than €100 million and […]Commission sets out concrete actions for greater involvement of social partners at national and EU level
January 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission presents an initiative to further strengthen and promote social dialogue with concrete actions at national and EU level. It renews our strong commitment to social dialogue as a cornerstone of the EU social market economy and its competitiveness. The initiative empowers […]European Parliament issues wake-up call on road safety
October 6, 2021 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Robust road safety measures, such as a 30 km per hour speed limit and zero-tolerance for drink-driving, are the way to reach zero deaths on EU roads by 2050, say MEPs. The resolution on EU road safety, adopted on Wednesday by 615 votes to […]
