Trafficking in persons is a heinous crime that exploits the most vulnerable in society and strips marginalized people of their rights. Today, on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (TIP), we acknowledge the pervasiveness of TIP, and the inspiring difference our team is making to regional counter-trafficking efforts.
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Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have the power to facilitate access to the knowledge, skills and values people need to maintain good health. These technologies are essential in developing contexts, enabling a free flow of information as the world’s digital access grows.
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Access to education is globally recognised as one of the most important rights for all children, and is one of the key Sustainable Development Goals for 2030. Specifically, SDG 4 aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and to promote lifelong learning opportunities for all people.
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Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic LJBILJE starts producing hand sanitizer; Sweden/USAID FARMA II project helps brand it.
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, AGREKS — one of the largest egg producers in BiH (Bosnia and Herzegovina) — produced enough eggs to supply the domestic and international markets while maintaining their prices at the pre-pandemic level.
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More than 560 farmers from Northwestern Bosnia produce over 1,500 tons of fruit and vegetables for export to Hungary, Germany, France, and Turkey.
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Timor-Leste is facing many of the same challenges as other countries in South East Asia as borders shut down and governments move to protect the people through social distancing polices.
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Many countries around the world are struggling in the pandemic to conduct banking and commerce – the exchange of money and buying critical necessities. Serbia has risen as an example of how early USAID interventions are helping improve resilience in crises.
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As the impacts of COVID-19 manifest globally, countries are awakening to a highly inter-twined set of health, economic, social and political crises. So too are aid programs, which are rapidly adjusting to ensure the health and safety of staff; as well as program effectiveness, relevance and continuity.
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Join us to discuss the concerning realities of social risk and modern slavery in our world, how this current health crisis is exacerbating the problem, and what practical steps companies can take to protect their stakeholders.
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