In focus / Clean Water
New Gaza partnership targets damaged wells and more reliable water access
UNICEF says agreements signed October 21 aim to improve water access for about 80,000 people alongside nutrition support.
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Food & Nutrition ·
A food-voucher example in eastern Congo puts household choice in focus
WFP’s October 16 account highlights a market-based approach; food assistance still depends on functioning markets and safe access.
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Health & Wellness ·
New WHO–ILO framework tracks whether people with TB receive social support
The October 21 framework looks beyond treatment access to the costs and lost income that can burden households.
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Healthy Environment ·
UNEP’s latest climate assessment points to policies that can close the emissions gap
An October 21 release sets out the distance between current climate plans and a pathway back towards 1.5°C.
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Education Access ·
Measuring learning fairly is part of making education access meaningful
An October 21 UNESCO statistics agenda focuses on comparing learning results and closing gaps in education data.
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In Iran, food assistance connects refugee households with school and livelihoods
WFP’s current programme combines food and cash support with school snacks and opportunities for refugee families.
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