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Ebola outbreak in Central Africa declared a ‘Public Health Emergency of International Concern’

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and...

1.1 billion people live in slums. Can they be housed in dignity?

Ministers, mayors, international organisations, urban planners and experts are in Baku, Azerbaijan, to tackle one of the world’s fastest-growing challenges:...

Turning silence into stories: Cambodian activist amplifies LGBTQI+ youth voices

Cambodian activist Panha Theng, a 2025 UN Young Leader for the Sustainable Development Goals, says visibility and safe spaces remain...

World Urban Forum opens in Baku as housing crisis and climate shocks intensify

Soaring housing costs, climate shocks and conflicts are leaving millions without adequate shelter – but what can be done? As...

As war displaces millions in DR Congo, new schools offer children hope beyond violence

Ten-year-old Shadrac Anyazaka does not hesitate when asked about his future. “After finishing my studies, I would like to become...