Non governmental organization news

Here are some recent news stories from non-governmental organizations (NGOs):

Humanitarian Aid

• The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has launched an emergency appeal to support refugees fleeing conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region. (Source: IRC)
• The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has appealed for $1.2 billion to support refugees and asylum seekers worldwide in 2023. (Source: UNHCR)

Environmental Conservation

• The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has launched a new initiative to protect the world's oceans by reducing plastic pollution and promoting sustainable fishing practices. (Source: WWF)
• The Nature Conservancy has announced a major conservation effort to protect the Amazon rainforest, which is home to one in ten of all known plant and animal species. (Source: Nature Conservancy)

Human Rights

• Amnesty International has launched a campaign to end the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement agencies, citing concerns over privacy and human rights. (Source: Amnesty International)
• Human Rights Watch has called on the US government to take action to address the growing crisis of migrant children being held in detention centers. (Source: Human Rights Watch)

Disaster Response

• The American Red Cross has launched a disaster relief effort to support communities affected by recent wildfires in the western United States. (Source: American Red Cross)
• Oxfam has announced a major humanitarian response to support communities affected by Cyclone Idai in Mozambique, Malawi, and Zimbabwe. (Source: Oxfam)

Health and Medicine

• Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has launched a campaign to raise awareness about the global shortage of medical supplies, including masks and gloves. (Source: MSF)
• The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has announced a new initiative to support countries in their efforts to end the three diseases by 2030. (Source: Global Fund)

Education

• Save the Children has launched a campaign to support education in crisis-affected areas, including refugee camps and conflict zones. (Source: Save the Children)
• The Malala Fund has announced a new initiative to support girls' education in Afghanistan, where millions of girls are denied access to education. (Source: Malala Fund)

These are just a few examples of the many important stories and initiatives being reported by NGOs.