IDS Bulletin ‘Democracy Contested’

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A new IDS Bulletin ‘Democracy Contested’ reveals how identity-based narratives centred on religion, race, gender, and nationalism are influencing citizens and their voting choices. This shift in voter behaviour shapes the rise of autocratic leaders and movements that challenge them.

Number of displaced children in Haiti almost doubles in one year

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UNICEF report warns of unprecedented displacement crisis as violence and collapsing services push children to the brink 08 October 2025

WHO warns of widespread resistance to common antibiotics worldwide

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One in six laboratory-confirmed bacterial infections causing common infections in people worldwide in 2023 were resistant to antibiotic treatments, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report launched today.

Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC begins operation to facilitate return of hostages, detainees as part of ceasefire agreement

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Jerusalem/Tel Aviv (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has started a multi-phase operation to facilitate the release and transfer of hostages and detainees as part of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. The complex operation, which takes place at the request of the parties, is crucial to reuniting separated families.

Ministers and negotiators meet in Brasilia to discuss global climate challenges

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The preparatory meeting marks a decisive step in advancing negotiations toward COP30.

Catalyzing invention: Moore Inventor Fellows program achievements

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Launched in 2016, the Moore Inventor Fellows program set out to support 50 early-career academic inventors developing tools and technologies with the potential to make significant advances in science, environmental conservation, and patient care.

Permanent Assemblies in Belgium Event by FIDE - Europe (14th OCTOBER)

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This session will bring people who have been involved in the running of three of these assemblies together for a public exchange: The Ostbelgien Model, the Brussels “mixed committees”, and the Brussels Permanent Climate Assembly. We will hear about the functioning of these assemblies and what they have learned over time. What worked and what didn’t… ue,

UNDP STRATEGIC PLAN (2026-2029)

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For six decades, UNDP has shaped the progress of human development, providing integrated support at scale to improve lives for millions of people worldwide. UNDP will continue to support countries’ progress towards high human development, while protecting the planet.

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