14+ hour, 13+ min ago  (383+ words) Poverty can affect children in multiple ways, from limiting access to early learning opportunities to reducing access to health care and nutrition services. To address these challenges, UNICEF collaborates with the Bhutanese government on initiatives that expand early childhood development…...

1+ week, 20+ hour ago  (281+ words) Gender-based violence in Honduras is both widespread and ingrained. According to The World Bank, "Honduras has one of the highest rates of violent deaths of women in the world." This fuels the practice of child marriage in Honduras, as young…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (356+ words) Rural areas record only 28% of deliveries assisted by a skilled worker and just 2% of deliveries receive surgical assistance. The World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF and the International Medical Corps expand access to maternal health care, train community midwives and strengthen…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (596+ words) The Borgen Project The Weight of Poverty for Pakistani Women Poverty shapes everyday life for a large share of Pakistan's population. The World Bank estimates that about 22. 5% of Pakistanis lived below the national poverty line in fiscal year 2025, down from…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (530+ words) The Borgen Project UNICEF reports that about 32 million children are in vulnerable situations. These include lack of education, child labor, living in poor conditions or lack of water and food. IBGE also reported that Brazil's poverty rate fell to 23. 1% in…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (332+ words) That matters in a country where issues such as conflict spillover, climate shocks and poverty continue to disrupt education. School meals and refugee education in Chad are essential because food support and classroom access can work together during emergencies. The…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (509+ words) People often use percentages to measure child poverty in Panama. However, it also shows up in the choices families make regarding school, work and survival. The Borgen Project spoke with a woman in her late 70s from Col'n, Panama, who asked…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (419+ words) Although Honduras has reduced maternal mortality over the past two decades, significant disparities persist, especially in rural and underserved regions. The country lowered its maternal mortality ratio from 199 deaths per 100, 000 live births in 2000 to 47 in 2023. However, unequal access to care…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (508+ words) In many rural parts of Nepal, reaching a hospital during childbirth can require hours of travel. Limited access to trained medical professionals means that some women still give birth without skilled assistance. This is increasing the risk of complications for…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago  (380+ words) Benefits included higher labor force participation, increased work productivity, lower debt levels and greater autonomy and decision-making power. The analysis found little evidence of so-called dependency effects, the concern that recipients reduce work effort after receiving benefits. The international research…...