Tag: poverty
Growing Urban Challenge: Over 1 Billion People in Slums
Approximately 1.1 billion people worldwide reside in slums and informal settlements within urban areas, which often perpetuate poverty and restrict opportunities for growth. Cities and their surroundings act as dynamic hubs for innovation, culture, and economic prospects, attracting both talent and investments.
One in Six Children Lives in Extreme Poverty
About 333 million children, or 1 in 6, live in extreme poverty, enduring conditions of deprivation that encompass basic needs, dignity, opportunities
Global Food Crisis Looms: UNWFP Warns of Catastrophic Impact
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a stark warning regarding global food security. Their estimation is chilling: even a mere one percent reduction in food assistance could push more than 400,000 individuals to the brink of starvation.
Children in Afghanistan into labour to aid families
An alarming number of children in Afghanistan are being compelled into labour to aid their families in coping with the escalating levels of poverty and hunger, according to a latest report from the Save the Children.
122 million more people pushed into hunger
The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report jointly published by five United Nations agencies highlights the alarming increase in global hunger and malnutrition. With over 122 million more people facing hunger since 2019, achieving the Sustainable Development Goal of ending hunger by 2030 is at risk. The report emphasizes the need for immediate global efforts to address crises and build resilience against factors such as conflict and climate change. Additionally, it emphasizes the significant impact of malnutrition on children's survival, growth, and development, urging focused interventions to improve access to nutritious diets and essential nutrition services.
Poverty Reduction: 25 Countries Halve Global MPI Values
Discover how 25 countries, including Cambodia, China, India, and Indonesia, achieved significant poverty reduction by halving their global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) values within 15 years. Learn about the latest report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) highlighting the feasibility of poverty eradication and the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
In Wealthy Europe, One in Four Child at Risk of Poverty
Despite Europe being one of the wealthiest regions in the world, one in four children are at the risk of poverty, according...
Russia Suspending Grain Deal leads to Extreme Hunger; IRC
With Russia suspending its participation in the UN-brokered grain deal, the world is a worried lot with fears that it would lead...
Reducing Poverty at Scale Possible; Study.
With the lives of poor people becoming complex because of COVID-19 pandemic and Ukraine war, poverty can be overcome with on-the-ground strategies...
Steep Rise in Child Poverty in Central Asia/Eastern Europe
Rising inflation and Russia-Ukraine war have triggered a 19 per cent increase in child poverty across Eastern Europe and Central Asia, said...
