Podcasts about UNICEF

In the 30 years since its invention the ready-to-use therapeutic food Plumpy'nut has saved the lives of millions of children and protected countless others from the effects of malnutrition. Jewel Kiriungi explores its origins and ongoing legacy. The brainchild of two Frenchmen, Doctor Andre Briend and Michel Lescanne, a food processing engineer, they set out to put the power to feed children back into the hands of parents. With the help of organisations like Unicef they created a system of manufacture and distribution that would not only feed the hungry but benefit the economies of the countries where Plumpy'nut was needed.

Ukraine: At least 3,900 children killed or injured since start of Russian full-scale invasion - UNICEF African nations pledge to train three million health workers - WHO It's time to tackle the $1 trillion cost of land degradation: UN deputy chief 

[00:30] Trump vs. Canada (23 minutes) After trade talks with Canada broke down on Friday, President Donald Trump imposed 50 percent tariffs on some Canadian imports and threatened to rename Lake Ontario. [23:30] What's Going On With Lindsay Clancy? (9 minutes) Lindsay Clancy is on trial for allegedly murdering her three small children while battling postpartum psychosis. Scores of women are turning out to support her. [32:30] Supreme Court Rules on Election Integrity (16 minutes) A new Supreme Court decision on President Trump's election integrity executive order has sparked outcry in the media. [48:00] The Gaza Famine Myth (7 minutes) UNICEF has finally admitted that it was wrong about famine in Gaza. The UN's latest nutrition survey shows that Gazan children actually have a surprisingly low malnutrition rate and are instead facing a new obesity problem.

El Abierto con Ruth Ferrero, José Enrique Monrosi y Elisa de la Nuez. Unicef critica la lentitud del proceso de filiación de los menores migrantes que Ceuta, muchos de los cuales siguen malviviendo en las calles de la ciudad autónoma. La ONG exige más garantías en los procesos para analizar sus vulnerabilidades. Los empresarios de Ceuta piden medidas para paliar los efectos de la crisis migratoria en la ciudad, por la que llevan más de 20 días cerrados. El turismo de la ciudad también se ha visto reducido a mínimos. Y Cuba afronta una crisis multidimensional sin precedentes en los últimos 90 años con problemas constantes de sumistro de agua, luz y servicios básicos. 

“Sometimes we confuse activity with impact. And here I think the way we measure results should be different. How many lives has the UN saved? How many people has the UN helped to live out of poverty? How many people have we prevented from conflict? How many people were we able to support?” The BBC's Anne Soy speaks to María Fernanda Espinosa, Ecuador's former foreign minister and a candidate to become the first woman secretary general of the United Nations. She is seeking the role at a time when the UN faces severe financial pressure, falling international aid budgets and questions about its influence over major conflicts. Espinosa believes the organisation remains essential, but warns that it could become irrelevant unless it changes how it works. She describes the choice facing the UN as “reform, transform or die”. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC, including episodes with Russia's nuclear envoy Mikhail Ulyanov and UNICEF chief Catherine Russell. You can listen on the BBC World Service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0800 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out three times a week on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts. Presenter: Anne Soy Producer: Osman Iqbal, Sharon Hemands and Farhana Haider Editor: Damon Rose(Image: María Fernanda Espinosa. Credit: Getty)

When an emergency strikes, the UN Children's Fund, UNICEF, aims to get life-saving supplies moving within 72 hours. UNICEF's emergency response includes health, water and sanitation, education and recreation kits, as well as critical support for vaccine cold chains. At its major humanitarian supply hub in Copenhagen, Denmark, emergency kits are pre-positioned and ready to be dispatched to countries affected by conflict or natural disasters. Erika Abs, UNICEF Emergency Supply and Logistics Coordinator, spoke to UN News's Felipe de Carvalho and explained why much of the most important work happens before emergencies even begin.

What does humanitarian aid really mean, and who are the people behind it? On World Humanitarian Day, we look at the different forms humanitarian work can take – from helping people affected by war and natural disasters to supporting children and vulnerable communities. The programme features among others Stanislav Bielik, Director of ADRA Slovakia; Dominika Gablíková, Head of International Humanitarian and Development Programmes at Caritas Slovakia; Zuzana Chudobová, Chair of the Board of the Slovak Foundation for UNICEF; and Katarína Barošová, Communications Manager at People in Need Slovakia.

In this very important re-airing of Add Passion and Stir, Navyn Salem, founder and CEO of the malnutrition social enterprise Edesia, discusses our shared humanity in caring for children all over the world. Edesia produces fortified, peanut-based products like Plumpy'Nut for humanitarian agencies like UNICEF, World Food Programme, and other NGOs working in emergency and conflict zones.“We feed children everywhere because that's what humanity is, and we do not want to lose our humanity. We are smart enough. We have enough resources. We're creative and innovative enough to feed every child on planet Earth,” Salem asserts.Edesia has been impacted by Trump Administration decisions around foreign aid in the last seven months. “I started speaking up and explaining to people that huge parts of humanitarian assistance that the US government does are a win-win for the world and they have to be continued,” she says.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sudan war: 200,000 newly displaced as fighting and floods intensifyZambia elections: UN human rights chief's concern over opposition arrestsChad: mass vaccination boost to confront cholera outbreak –UNICEF

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"There are repressions, political repressions, against freedom of speech, against elections, against the rights of citizens to hold mass events. To such an extent that we don't know what the real public mood is.”The BBC's Russia editor Steve Rosenberg meets Dmitry Muratov one of Russia's most prominent independent journalists.For more than 30 years, he has been one of Russia's staunchest defenders of independent journalism, and one of the Kremlin's most outspoken critics. Dmitry Muratov co-founded Novaya Gazeta, the newspaper known for exposing corruption and human rights abuses - work that has come at a cost, with several of its journalists murdered.In 2021, Muratov was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts “to safeguard freedom of expression.” Since then, Russia's war in Ukraine has brought an even greater crackdown on dissent and independent media.In this exclusive interview, he talks about journalism under Putin, the war in Ukraine and the fight to keep telling the truth. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC, including episodes with Russia's nuclear envoy Mikhail Ulyanov, UNICEF chief Catherine Russell and music legend Ringo Starr. You can listen on the BBC World Service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0800 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out three times a week on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts. Presenter: Steve Rosenberg Producers: Ben Tavener and Farhana Haider Editor: Damon RoseGet in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.(Image: Dmitry Muratov. Credit: Europa Press News via Getty Images)

Entrevista con María Cristina Rivera, portavoz de UNICEF en Colombia, en torno a la emergencia por el seísmo en zonas como Buenaventura o el Chocó Escuchar audio

Mientras ascienden los muertos por el seísmo del lunes y se sigue buscando a desaparecidos las autoridades tratan de llegar a las zonas más afectadas del departamento del Chocó, lleno de comunidades muy aisladas y epicentro del terremoto. Hablaremos con la portavoz de UNICEF en este país. Además, estaremos en Venezuela para saber qué podemos esperar del acercamiento entre el chavismo y la oposición tras una primera tanda de negociaciones que de momento no abordan las cuestiones más candentes y espinosas.Hablaremos de la figura de Karoline Leavitt, que dejará a final de mes su puesto como portavoz de la Casa Blanca. Estaremos en Francia, donde entran en el decimoséptimo día de ola de calor.También en Cisjordania, donde un grupo de extremistas hostiga desde hace días a familias palestinas. Marruecos, nuevos bombardeos ucranianos contra refinerías en Rusia o el malestar de Japón con Vladimir Putin a cuenta de las disputadas islas Kuriles también serán temas que tratemos hoy en Cinco Continentes.Escuchar audio

La cantante venezolana Briella llega por primera vez a La Clave Pop para presentarnos a Tinikijima, su nuevo EP inspirado en una playa escondida de Choroní. En esta conversación con Marysabel Huston, Briella explica por qué eligió ese nombre, el significado de canciones como "Princeso", "Devuelve a tu marido" y "Ojalá", y cómo el merengue, el bolero y las raíces venezolanas se mezclan en su sonido.Briella también habla de su formación clásica en conservatorio, de su salto a convertirse en artista independiente durante la pandemia, del momento viral de "Solo Tú" que la puso en el centro de una controversia mediática, y de cómo esa experiencia terminó fortaleciendo su conexión con su audiencia. Además, cuenta el origen de "Coquette", la canción que la conectó con las cantantes argentinas La Joaqui y Yami Safdie, y por qué decidió firmar con Interscope.Una conversación honesta sobre amor propio, resiliencia, identidad venezolana y el proceso creativo detrás de un EP grabado casi en su totalidad en las costas de Venezuela.

For episode 263 of the Crypto Altruists podcast, we're excited to welcome James Newell of the GSR Foundation, a global charity and grantmaker working to ensure that no one is excluded from the benefits of technology. Their tagline says it beautifully: inclusion powers innovation. GSR Foundation is also a supporter of Crypto Altruists and has been essential in helping us get our Web3 Impact Toolkit off the ground.On this show, we spend a lot of time exploring new models for funding impact, and this episode dives into one of the most exciting and forward-thinking approaches we've come across. Some of you will recognize the GSR name from the crypto and trading world, and we get into the relationship between the company and the Foundation. But what really drew us to this conversation is how the Foundation is using the tools of this space to drive real-world impact, in ways that point toward the future of philanthropy.Here's what I mean. The GSR Foundation is directing Ethereum staking rewards, through Lido Impact Staking, to fund incredible partners like UNICEF, Mercy Corps Ventures, and Grassroots Economics. It's a model where you can put your crypto to work generating yield, and direct that yield toward causes that matter, all without giving up your underlying assets. It's truly a positive-sum way to give. We also explore their work supporting partners like Relay Funder, which is building blockchain tools for displaced communities, how they're pioneering new ways to use stablecoins to fund impact, and why education is such a critical part of their mission.In today's discussion you'll learn:

TABLE OF CONTENTS JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-10-2026.John Hardie reports North Korea is deploying a specialized unit equipped with KN-23 and KN-24 short-range ballistic missiles to assist Russia's war efforts. This shipment, potentially totaling 120 missiles, significantly bolsters Russia's magazine depth as it continues pounding Ukrainian cities. The relationship is mutually beneficial: Russia receives much-needed munitions and troops, while North Korea gains combat experience and technical assistance for its satellite and missile programs. Ukraine, facing a critical shortage of air defense interceptors, is seeking to use Starlink within Russian territory to hunt and strike these missile launchers before they can fire. (1)Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa report Venezuelan negotiators have established a timeline for a political transition, aiming to restore rights and select new electoral authorities by December. However, there are significant concerns regarding the lack of a firm election date and the ongoing militarization of the Bolivarian revolution. Simultaneously, diplomatic relations between Brazil and the U.S. have deteriorated, resulting in the U.S. revoking the credentials of Brazil's ambassador. In Colombia, new president Abelardo de la Espriella has launched a decisive military response against narco-terrorism, a move that regional leaders hope will dismantle the cross-border havens used by Venezuelan-linked criminal groups. (2)Malcolm Hoenlein discusses a new mutual defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan that has emerged to counter Iranian influence and the Muslim Brotherhood. Meanwhile, in Gaza, empirical data from UNICEF and the WHO challenges international narratives of famine, showing malnutrition rates are actually lower than in many neighboring countries. Theft of aid by Hamas remains a primary obstacle to relief efforts. In Iran, the regime faces severe domestic instability due to energy and water shortages, yet it continues to make extreme "non-negotiable" demands of the U.S., including $300 billion in reparations, while escalating public executions to silence internal dissent. (3)David Daoud explains Iran is currently leveraging negotiations with the U.S. to secure a ceasefire that protects Hezbollah from further Israeli military pressure while allowing the group to rebuild. Critics argue that U.S. security assistance to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) is a poor investment, as the LAF lacks the political will to disarm Hezbollah within its own borders. While a fragile ceasefire has shifted active war toward localized "policing operations" and skirmishes, Hezbollah explicitly rejects any linkage between an Israeli withdrawal and its own disarmament. The Trump administration is reportedly prioritizing "quiet" in Lebanon, which has forced Israeli forces into a more reactive posture. (4)Mariam Wahba reports the Sudanese civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), now entering its fourth year, has left over 400,000 dead. The conflict has evolved into a complex proxy war; the UAE supports the RSF to gain access to gold mines, while Egypt and Turkey lean toward the SAF. Iran has further complicated the battlefield by selling drones and hardware to both factions. Although neither side is seen as morally superior, civilians frequently celebrate when the SAF liberates territory from the RSF. Sudanese activists continue to call for a transition to civilian government despite the ongoing violence. (5)Bridget Toomey reports the Houthis have escalated their regional campaign by striking Saudi Arabia's Jazan refinery, demonstrating their ability to disrupt global energy markets despite recent defense pacts. Within Yemen, the Houthis are intensifying attacks on government-held ports like Mocha and oil-rich regions like Marib to expand their territorial control. These strikes often target civilian displacement camps, using ballistic missiles and drones to sow terror and gain leverage in future negotiations. While Saudi Arabia pursues diplomatic off-ramps through Omani mediation, the Houthis continue to use military pressure to force an agreement favorable to their long-term dominance. (6)Edmund Fitton-Brown describes the Houthis' methodical campaign, likely coordinated with Iran, to intimidate Saudi Arabia and prevent its entry into the Abraham Accords. Recent strikes on Mocha and Jazan highlight a resurgence of the 12-year-old Yemeni civil war, which remains a primary source of regional instability. While a new Sunni alliance between Pakistan and Turkey offers symbolic support to the Saudis, it lacks the practical military "teeth" to intervene on the ground. Meanwhile, the UAE is asserting itself as an agile regional powerhouse, investing in high-tech infrastructure and maintaining an uncompromising stance against the Muslim Brotherhood. (7)Janatyn Sayeh analyzes the appointment of Mohsen Rezaei, an original IRGC veteran, to the Supreme National Security Council, signaling a return to hardline, ideologically driven decision-making in Tehran. Rezaei, linked to past international terrorism, reinforces the regime's aggressive stance against the U.S. and Israel. Iran currently refuses to engage in talks until the U.S. meets extreme demands, including unfreezing all assets and paying billions in reparations. The regime utilizes a "good cop, bad cop" strategy between factions to maximize leverage, but remains unified in its goals of expanding its nuclear program and securing regional dominance through its "resistance axis." (8)Conrad Black reports Prime Minister Mark Carney is under pressure to revitalize Canada's economy 16 months after his election. Despite being a "treasure house" of resources, Canada suffers from lengthy project delays caused by redundant provincial regulations and indigenous land claims. Black notes that Canada's public sector workforce is disproportionately large, representing 12% of the population, and calls for corporate tax cuts to foster competitiveness. While Carney is exploring diversified trade, the U.S. remains Canada's indispensable partner, accounting for roughly 64% of its trade. Carney's political survival depends on achieving the kind of robust growth seen south of the border. (9)Scott Harold explains the U.S. and Japan are adopting a "walking quietly and carrying a big stick" approach to deter a Chinese attack on Taiwan. This strategy involves creating a "hellscape" of thousands of drones and missiles to make an amphibious assault impossibly risky for Beijing. While Japan's official documents avoid explicitly naming Taiwan to prevent escalation, its leadership views a conflict as a survival-endangering situation. China's attempts to annex portions of the Western Pacific as domestic waters pose a direct threat to the global economy. Persistent deterrence remains essential, as the Chinese military currently lacks high-end operational experience and faces leadership purges. (10)Bill Gertz reports a Pentagon official's attendance at a People's Liberation Army (PLA) celebration has sparked fears of a "defeatist" accommodation policy toward Beijing. Critics argue that seeking "respectful relations" with a Leninist regime is interpreted as subservience and weakness. This shift is reportedly influenced by concerns over Chinese control of rare earth minerals. China continues its global expansion and military bullying against neighbors like the Philippinesand Japan. Gertz warns that the U.S. education system is failing to inform the public about the threats of China's high-tech totalitarian system, which seeks to dominate through economic and military coercion. (11)

Malcolm Hoenlein discusses a new mutual defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan that has emerged to counter Iranian influence and the Muslim Brotherhood. Meanwhile, in Gaza, empirical data from UNICEF and the WHO challenges international narratives of famine, showing malnutrition rates are actually lower than in many neighboring countries. Theft of aid by Hamas remains a primary obstacle to relief efforts. In Iran, the regime faces severe domestic instability due to energy and water shortages, yet it continues to make extreme "non-negotiable" demands of the U.S., including $300 billion in reparations, while escalating public executions to silence internal dissent. (3)

Entrevista al Director Ejecutivo de UNICEF España, José María Vera

After three bloody years of civil war in Sudan, bombings, malnutrition and sexual violence are now widespread - and getting worse. As the crisis deepens, humanitarian organizations across the board are pleading for assistance. Joining the show to discuss are UNICEF's Sudan Country Director Sheldon Yett and Sudanese scholar Khalid Mustafa Medani.  Also on today's show: cellist Yo-Yo Ma & Equal Justice Initiative Exec Dir Bryan Stevenson; NYT tech reporter Natasha Singer    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

¿Sabes cómo prevenir la ciclosporiasis? Te decimos   UNICEF alerta por muerte de 300 niños en Gaza  Rosario Castellanos, una voz que sigue vigente  Más información en nuestro podcast#grc

These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East's leading English-language daily, on Friday August 7th at 6am GMT. - 300 children killed in Gaza in 300 days, UNICEF says; West Bank settler attacks continue - Houthi attacks wound 11 in Saudi Arabia after deadly strike on Yemen troops - UN peacekeepers record worst Israeli escalation in Lebanon since June ceasefire deal - Syria begins to rebuild war-damaged Kenamat Bridge in Deir Ezzor - Saudi crown prince, French president discuss regional situation Check out the latest updates on arabnews.co

Come and see Magenta & Bernard at the London Podcast Festival!AN AUDIENCE WITH MADAME MAGENTA (& BERNARD) - Sunday 6th September, 4:30pm, Kings Place London.Tap here to buy tickets!----It's time to officially kick off Year 2 of Magenta & Bernard's charity livestream! Can we beat £10,000 in our second year? Only one way to find out! Join us this week as we show off Bernard's new super-fancy Angine de Poitrine style loop pedal, answer more listener letters, and raise money for an excellent cause: UNICEF.Head on over to YouTube to hear Bernard's songs from this live stream! This week: This Must Be The Place (Talking Heads), and Escape aka The Pina Colada Song (Rupert Holmes). Join us for next week's stream on Sunday 9th August, here.And you can still donate to this week's charity, here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EDOMEX prepara conferencias y caminata por la Lactancia Materna Neuróticos Anónimos realizará jornada informativa en la CDMXUNICEF alerta por miles de niños afectados por la guerraMás información en nuestro podcast  #grc

UNICEF urges protection after another child killed in IranWorld must take preventive action on El Niño, says WMOWHO: Climate change increases health risks of wildfire smoke

Hii leo tunakuletea mada kwa kina inayotupeleka nchini Kenya, katika Kijiji cha Embulbul kilichoko Kaunti ya Kajiado, ambako Shirika lisilo la kiserikali la Tulivu Safe Haven, lililoanzishwa kwa kushirikiana na wadau wakiwemo mashirika ya Umoja wa Mataifa, linatekeleza hatua mbalimbali za kuwasaidia wanawake. Hii ni pamoja na kuwaokoa na kuwahifadhi manusura wa ukatili wa kijinsia kwa kuwapatia makazi salama, ushauri nasaha, msaada wa kisheria na uwezeshaji wa kiuchumi, sambamba na kuwarejesha shuleni wasichana walionusurika. Je, nini kinafanyika? Kupitia video iliyoandaliwa na Redio washirika wetu Domus, Feissal Kirwa amefuatilia simulizi za manusura na kutuandalia makala hii. Pia tunakuletea muhtasari wa habari.Maabara tembezi ya kupima virusi vya Ebola imewekwa katika mji wa mpakani wa Kasenyi ulioko kati ya Uganda na Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo, DRC ambako kuna hatari kubwa ya kushamiri kwa mlipuko wa Ebola kutokana na harakati nyingi za safari. Dkt. Olga Ntumba kutoka WHO ambayo inafadhili maabara hiyo inayotoa majibu ndani ya saa moja, amesema “virusi haviheshimu mipaka. Maabara hii ina mchango muhimu kubaini mapema wagonjwa, kuimarisha ufuatiliaji wa ugonjwa, kubadilishana taarifa na juhudi za mwitikio kwenye ukanda mzima.”Mioto ya nyika ikiendelea kutikisa maeneo ya kaskazini mwa dunia shirika la Umoja wa Matiafa la Afya duniani, WHO limekumbusha kuwa moshi utokanao na mioto hiyo ya nyika huvuka taifa, kanda na hata mabara na kuwa na madhara kwa watu hata wanaoishi mbali na moto wenyewe. Hivyo limetangaza mambo tisa ya kuzingatiwa ikiwemo kusikiliza taarifa za mamlaka kama vile viwango vya uchafuzi wa hewa, kuvaa barakoa na kusalia ndani ya nyumba na kufunga madirisha iwapo hujashauriwa kuhama.Na wiki ya kimataifa ya unyonyeshaji watoto maziwa ya mama ikianza kesho Agosti Mosi, Umoja wa Mataifa kupitia mashirika yake, lile la afya, (WHO) na la kuhudumia watoto, (UNICEF) umetaka nchi kuimarisha mifumo ya afya ili iweze kupatia akina mama na watoto wachanga msaada wa kufanikisha unyonyeshaji bora ambao ni msingi wa ukuaji bora wa mtoto na afya ya mama anayenyonyesha. Halikadhalika utekelezaji wa kanuni ya kimataifa kuhusu matangazo ya bidhaa za mbadala wa maziwa ya mama.Mwenyeji wako ni Anold Kyanda, karibu!

Como os novos dados sobre poluentes na alimentação, as aprovações da Anvisa e os relatórios globais de imunização impactam a medicina prática? Neste episódio do Afya News, analisamos a decisão da Anvisa de aprovar o anticorpo biespecífico glofitamabe para o tratamento de adultos com linfoma difuso de grandes células B recidivado ou refratário. Discutimos também o panorama sobre a presença de micro e nanoplásticos nos alimentos diários e os desafios da ciência para avaliar o impacto dessas partículas na saúde humana. Por fim, apresentamos no Radar o balanço da OMS e do UNICEF sobre a recuperação gradual da cobertura vacinal infantil no mundo. O Afya News apresenta notícias da medicina com informação confiável e atualizada no seu tempo. Criado pela Afya, o maior hub de educação e soluções para a prática médica do Brasil, nosso propósito é transformar a saúde junto com quem tem a medicina como vocação.Fontes do episódio aqui:⁠https://portal.afya.com.br/podcasts/afya-news/31-07-2026

For episode 261 of the Crypto Altruists podcast, we have a special solo episode in store where we explore why the United Nations is going all in on blockchain and cryptocurrency, highlighting some of their most exciting projects from agencies like UNICEF, The World Food Program, The UNDP, and the UNHCR, that are leveraging web3 tools to drive humanitarian impact.We walk through why the UN has embraced blockchain and cryptocurrency, the real-world impact they're having on millions of people around the world, and what other NGOs, nonprofits, changemakers, or activists can take from this, and why they should consider exploring web3 use cases for their organizations.In today's discussion, you'll learn:

Hii leo tunakuletea mada kwa kina. Mlipuko wa sasa wa ebola ya virusi vya Bundibugyo uliotangazwa rasmi huko DRC mwezi Mei mwaka huu unazidi kuongezeka kwa kasi isiyo ya kawaida, wamesema maafisa waandamizi wa Umoja wa Mataifa wakizungumza na waandishi wa habari Karl Skau, Kaimu Mkuu wa WFP, na ndio tunakupeleka nchini humo kufuatilia juhudi za kuudhibiti.Katibu Mkuu wa Umoja wa Mataifa António Guterres amesema ni wakati wa dunia kuungana kukabiliana na biashara haramu ya usafirishaji wa watu, hususan aina mpya inayokua kwa kasi ya kulazimishwa kufanya utapeli kwa njia ya mtandao. Katika ujumbe wake wa kuadhimisha Siku ya Kimataifa ya Kupambana na Biashara Haramu ya Usafirishaji wa Watu inayoadhimishwa kila mwaka tarehe thelathini Julai, amesema wahalifu wanawavutia watu kwa ahadi za ajira nzuri, lakini baadaye wanawafanya mateka na kuwalazimisha kuendesha utapeli mtandaoni. Guterres amezitaka nchi kuridhia Mkataba wa Umoja wa Mataifa wa Kupambana na Uhalifu wa Mtandao uliopitishwa mwaka 2024, kushirikiana kuvunja mitandao ya uhalifu na kuwasaidia manusura kurejea katika maisha yao ya kawaida.Nchini Ukraine, mashambulizi makubwa ya usiku yaliyojumuisha makombora na mamia ya ndege zisizo na rubani yamesababisha vifo na majeruhi katika maeneo kadhaa ya makazi, yakiwemo miji ya Kryvyi Rih, Kyiv na Lviv. Ofisi ya Umoja wa Mataifa ya Kuratibu Masuala ya Kibinadamu, OCHA, imesema nyumba na shule za awali zimeharibiwa huku watoto wakiwa miongoni mwa waliouawa na kujeruhiwa. Kwa upande wa Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Kuhudumia Watoto, UNICEF, limesema watoto watatu wameuawa na wengine kadhaa kujeruhiwa, huku likiendelea kutoa msaada wa dharura wa kisaikolojia na usaidizi wa kifedha kwa familia zilizoathirika.Na Kamishna Mkuu wa Haki za Kibinadamu wa Umoja wa Mataifa, Volker Türk, amelaani hatua za serikali ya Uganda zinazodaiwa kuendelea kubana uhuru wa msingi na kuzima sauti za wanaokosoa serikali. Amesema tangu uchaguzi mkuu wa Januari mwaka huu, viongozi wa upinzani, wanaharakati wa haki za binadamu na waandishi wa habari wamekumbwa na vitendo vya kutoweshwa, kukamatwa kiholela na mateso. Kupitia taarifa iliyotolewa leo na ofisi ya Bwana Türk ni kwamba ofisi hiyo imepokea taarifa zinazoonesha kuongezeka kwa ushiriki wa jeshi katika kutekeleza majukumu ambayo kwa kawaida hufanywa na taasisi za kiraia. Aidha, baadhi ya vyombo vya habari vimelazimika kusitisha shughuli zake kwa muda.Katika kujifunza lugha ya Kiswahili, na leo tunamkaribisha Ntahombaye Hussein, Mwenyekiti wa Chama cha Wanahabari wa Kiswahili nchini Burundi, CHAWARUNDI. Anafafanua maana ya neno, “KUSOROZA. ”Mwenyeji wako ni Feissal Kirwa, karibu!

DR Congo: WFP increases food aid as Ebola outbreak widensShrinking student population creates new challenges in Latin AmericaSudan: Children bear brunt of violence, UNICEF warns

Je, ingekuwaje kama kila kijana kutoka visiwa vya Zanzibar nchini Tanzania angeweza kugeuza zao la mwani kuwa suluhisho la kiuchumi la kesho yake? Hilo ndilo lengo mradi wa shirika la kiraia la ProjeKt Inspire kupitia programu yake ya Girls in STEM, au Wasichana kwenye masomo ya Sayansi, Teknolojia, Uhandisi na Hisabati, unaoungwa mkono na Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la kuhudumia watoto, UNICEF kwa ufadhili wa  Canada. Kupitia warsha wa siku tatu ya  masomo ya  STEM, wanafunzi wamejifunza kutumia masomo hayo kuongeza thamani ya zao la mwani na kuendeleza Uchumi wa buluu. Feissal Kirwa na taarifa zaidi.

Hii leo jaridani tunaangazia mchakato wa kumpata Katibu Mkuu mpya wa UN,  juhudi za mashirika mbalimbali za kuhamazisha wananchi DRC kuhusu udhibiti wa Ebola, na mafunzo ya STEM viziwani Zanzibar zinazolenga kuimarisha kilimo cha mwani..Baraza la Usalama la Umoja wa Mataifa litakuwa na upigaji kura usio rasmi kesho Alhamisi wenye lengo la kutathmini uungwaji mkono wa wagombea saba waliojitokeza kumrithi Katibu Mkuu wa sasa Antonio Guterres anayemaliza muda wake mwishoni mwa mwaka huu. Je ni nini kinafanyika? Assumpta Massoi amekuwa anafuatilia mchakato huu na nimezungumza naye angalau atupatie kwa muhtasari.Kulingana na ripoti mpya kutoka mashirika ya Umoja wa Mataifa, mlipuko wa sasa wa Ebola ya Bundibugyo nchini Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo, (DRC) umekuwa mmoja wa milipuko mibaya zaidi kuwahi kutokea nchini humo. Huko Bunia, jimboni Ituri ambako ni kitovu cha mlipuko wa sasa wafanyakazi wa misaada ya kibinadamu wakiwemo madaktari wanaongeza juhudi zao za kuwahudumia wagonjwa wakati huu ambapo ripoti zinasema watu zaidi ya 500 wamepona Ebola ya sasa.  wanajamii ili kuzuia kuenea zaidi kwa ugonjwa huo.Je, ingekuwaje kama kila kijana kutoka visiwa vya Zanzibar nchini Tanzania angeweza kugeuza zao la mwani kuwa suluhisho la kiuchumi la kesho yake? Hilo ndilo lengo mradi wa shirika la kiraia la ProjeKt Inspire kupitia programu yake ya Girls in STEM, au Wasichana kwenye masomo ya Sayansi, Teknolojia, Uhandisi na Hisabati, unaoungwa mkono na Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la kuhudumia watoto, UNICEF kwa ufadhili wa  Canada. Kupitia warsha wa siku tatu ya  masomo ya  STEM, wanafunzi wamejifunza kutumia masomo hayo kuongeza thamani ya zao la mwani na kuendeleza Uchumi wa buluu.Mwenyeji wako ni Anold Kayanda, karibu!

Após mais de três anos de um conflito, crianças continuam sendo as principais vítimas da violência; somente nos primeiros meses do ano, mais de 300 meninos e meninas foram mortos ou feridos, impulsionados por um grave recrudescimento dos confrontos nas últimas semanas. 

Security Council discusses escalating Russian attacks against Ukraine Sudan UNICEF: the more health centres we build, the more children come  South Sudan hunger needs are growing among children: UNICEF 

INE aprueba modelo de casilla única  Lluvias intensas y calor extremo afectarán gran parte del paísUNICEF alerta niños afectados tras sismos en VenezuelaMás información en nuestro podcast#grc

After eight months of maternity leave in Iceland, I’m finally back to work. Looking back, I can honestly say that this experience has given me an entirely new appreciation for Iceland’s parental leave system. Before becoming a mom, I had so many questions. Would I qualify since I own my own business? How would my payments be calculated? How much time would I actually get with Eva? And what would maternity leave even feel like? In this episode/blog, I’m sharing both how parental leave works in Iceland and my personal experience navigating it as a first-time mom. https://youtu.be/BzbZjLI2-xo How Parental Leave Works in Iceland One of the things I love most about Iceland’s parental leave system is that it’s designed for both parents. Each parent is entitled to six months of parental leave, giving families a total of twelve months together. Parents also have the option to transfer up to six weeks of their leave to one another, while still encouraging both parents to spend meaningful time bonding with their child. Another aspect I really appreciate is the flexibility. Parents can spread their leave out and use it until the child turns two years old. In our family, I decided to take my leave all at once, while Halli took the first three months immediately after Eva was born. He still has additional leave remaining that he plans to use before she turns two. For me, this flexibility is one of the strongest parts of Iceland’s system because every family’s needs are different. My Experience Taking Leave as a Self-Employed Business Owner One of my biggest concerns before having Eva was whether I would qualify for parental leave since I own my own company. Even though I’m the only employee at All Things Iceland, I still pay all of the required employer contributions, including payments into Iceland’s parental leave fund, known as the Fæðingarorlofssjóður. One important difference for self-employed people is how parental leave payments are calculated. Instead of looking at recent monthly wages like traditional employees, self-employed parents have their payments calculated using their average income from the previous tax year. It was fascinating learning how that process worked, and thankfully everything went smoothly for me. Even so, it made me realize how important it is for self-employed people to understand these rules before planning parental leave. Why I Chose Eight Months Instead of Six Although I technically had six months of paid leave, I decided to spread those payments across eight months. That meant receiving smaller monthly payments while allowing me to stay home with Eva for longer. For me, six months simply didn’t feel like enough. Maybe it was because I wanted to experience more of Iceland’s brighter spring and summer months with her, or maybe I simply wasn’t ready to jump back into work. Whatever the reason, I’m incredibly grateful that Iceland gave me the flexibility to make that decision. Understanding the Parental Leave Payments in Iceland Parental leave in Iceland isn’t intended to fully replace a person’s salary. Instead, the goal is to provide financial support so parents can spend meaningful time with their child during those first months. One thing that surprised me was seeing how taxes and pension contributions affected my monthly payments. While the payment calculations were straightforward, it reminded me that the advertised amount is before taxes are deducted. Overall, though, I appreciated having financial support while focusing on recovery and motherhood. Applying for Parental Leave in Iceland One thing that pleasantly surprised me was how straightforward the application process was. Everything is completed online through Ísland.is, making the system relatively simple to navigate. Since I work for myself, I also involved my accountant to make sure all of my paperwork was submitted correctly. I decided to begin my maternity leave before Eva’s due date so I could prepare our home, finish work projects, and mentally transition into motherhood. Looking back, giving myself that extra time before she arrived was one of the best decisions I made. What 8 Months of Maternity Leave Was Really Like Before Eva was born, I honestly had no idea what maternity leave would feel like. The beginning of my leave was a combination of overwhelming joy and genuine struggle. After an emergency C-section, recovering physically while learning how to care for a newborn was incredibly challenging. I had also gained more than 60 pounds during pregnancy, so my body had a lot of healing to do. One of the greatest blessings during those early months was having my mom come to Iceland to live with us for Eva’s first three months. She cooked, cleaned, did laundry, and helped care for all of us. Looking back, I don’t know what we would have done without her. Having Halli home during those first months made an enormous difference as well. Those early weeks together as a family are memories I’ll always treasure. Recovery doesn’t happen overnight. Learning how to become a parent doesn’t happen overnight either. That’s why I believe parental leave is so incredibly valuable. Returning to Work in Iceland After Eight Months of Maternity Leave Although my maternity leave has officially ended, life certainly hasn’t returned to what it looked like before becoming a mom. Eva is still home with me, and I’ve built a hybrid work schedule that allows me to continue running All Things Iceland while spending quality time with her. A babysitter helps a few hours each day while I work from home, allowing me to continue creating videos, recording podcasts, consulting with travelers, and developing resources for people planning trips to Iceland. Some days everything works beautifully. Other days, absolutely nothing goes according to plan. I’ve learned that motherhood is constantly changing, and just when I think I’ve figured everything out, Eva reaches another milestone and we’re adapting all over again. My Biggest Takeaway Looking back, these eight months went by much faster than I ever imagined. Before becoming a mom, eight months sounded like a really long time. Now it feels like it passed in the blink of an eye. I’m deeply grateful that Iceland gave me the opportunity to spend this time healing, bonding with Eva, and gradually finding my footing as a new parent. No parental leave system is perfect, but I genuinely appreciate that Iceland recognizes the importance of giving families meaningful time together during such an important chapter of life. Random Fact of the Episode Did you know that Iceland is consistently ranked among the world’s most family-friendly countries? UNICEF has recognized Iceland as one of the top countries for family-friendly policies thanks to its generous paid parental leave and support for working parents. Icelandic Word of the Episode Fæðingarorlofssjóður (Parental Leave Fund) This is the government fund that pays parental leave benefits in Iceland. As someone who owns my own business, my company contributes to this fund just like other employers do, which is why I was eligible for parental leave as a self-employed parent. Share this with a Friend Facebook Email Threads Let’s Be Social Youtube Instagram Tiktok Facebook Þakka þér kærlega fyrir aðhlusta og sjáumst fljótlega.

“Due to geopolitical divides, countries are having second thoughts about non-proliferation or their non-proliferation obligations, in the sense that many countries were relying or are still relying on nuclear umbrellas which they might feel are not so protective as they used to be in the past… Without wishing to exaggerate things, there is a perception that the nuclear factor is back on the table and it is growing in its relevance in terms of decision making, in terms of what nations do.”Rob Young speaks to Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency.The IAEA was founded in 1957, and is an autonomous international organisation within the UN system. Its job is to promote the safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear technology, and to check that nuclear material is not used for military purposes, including nuclear weapons. Grossi, a former Argentinian diplomat, was appointed in 2019 and has steered the IAEA through multiple challenges. When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, concerns were raised about the prospect of nuclear weapons being used, but also about Ukraine's nuclear power plants coming under attack.The organisation's resources were stretched further still when the recent Middle East conflict began. The US, along with Israel, have had concerns over Iran's nuclear ambitions for many years, and reject the country's claim that their nuclear program is only for peaceful purposes.Rafael Grossi is considered a front-runner to become the new Secretary General of the UN which he believes should be accepted more as a keeper of the peace.Thank you to the Newsday team for their help in making this programme. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC, including episodes with Russia's nuclear envoy Mikhail Ulyanov, UNICEF chief Catherine Russell, and Artemis 2 astronaut Victor Glover. You can listen on the BBC World Service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0800 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out three times a week on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts. Presenter: Rob Young Producers: Sharon Hemans, Farhana Haider, and Ben Cooper Editor: Damon RoseGet in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.(Image: Rafael Grossi. Credit: Reuters)

Jornal da ONU, com Felipe de Carvalho:*Unicef Brasil nomeia jogador Endrick, do Real Madrid, seu novo embaixador*Assembleia Geral acolhe primeiro debate com candidatos a líder da ONU *Moçambique quer firmar parcerias para formar policiais e cooperar em segurança*Em Portugal, líder de instituto para América Latina defende mais apoio a jovens

Hii leo jaridani tunakuletea mada kwa kina. Huko DRC madini ya kimkakati mashariki mwa nchi yamekuwa kichocheo cha mizozo. Mgeni wetu leo pamoja na mambo mengine anaangazia jinsi vita imezuia wao kuendelea na uchimbaji madini. Yeye anaishi Goma, lakini Salama Machaano, wa redio washirika wetu, Adventista World Radio, Tumaini Mkuu iliyoko Bukavu, jimboni Kivu Kusini alifnga safari hadi Goma kuzungumza naye.Pia tunakuletea muhtasari wa habari.Baraza la Usalama la Umoja wa Mataifa leo limekuwa na mjadala wa wazi wa ngazi ya juu kuhusu “Utawala wa rasilimali za asili: Msingi wa amani, usalama na ustawi” chini ya kipengele cha ajenda ya “Kudumisha amani na usalama wa kimataifa.” Katibu Mkuu wa Umoja wa Mataifa António Guterres akihutubia kikao hicho ameeleza vipaumbele vinne kuwa ni kuhakikisha manufaa ya haki yanapatikana kutokana na rasilimali za asili, kuimarisha uwazi na ushirikiano ili kukabiliana na biashara haramu, kukuza utatuzi wa amani wa migogoro inayohusiana na rasilimali, na kuzingatia masuala ya mabadiliko ya tabianchi katika kuzuia migogoro na kujenga amani.Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Kuhudumia Watoto, UNICEF, limetoa wito wa kulindwa kwa raia na kuruhusiwa kwa misaada ya kibinadamu kuwafikia wenye uhitaji nchini Sudan baada ya shambulio lililotekelezwa juzi tarehe 20 Julai kwa kutumia ndege zisizo na rubani likilenga soko la Ar Rahad katika jimbo la Kordofan Kaskazini na kusababisha vifo vya watoto wawili na kuwajeruhi wengine sita.Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Uhamiaji (IOM) limeeleza kusikitishwa sana na taarifa kwamba makumi ya wahamiaji wamefariki dunia au hawajulikani walipo kufuatia kuzama kwa meli katika pwani ya Mauritania, ambapo tarehe 18 Julai manusura 38 waliokolewa na Walinzi wa Pwani wa Mauritania karibu na mji wa Nouadhibou walipokuwa wakijaribu bahati yao kuelekea nchini Hispania. IOM kupitia Mkurugenzi wake wa Kanda ya Afrika Magharibi na Kati, Sylvia Ekra, imesema watu wanaendelea kuhatarisha maisha yao kwa sababu zinazowasukuma kuondoka katika nchi zao bado zipo.Na katika kujifunza lugha ya Kiswahili, na mchambuzi wetu ni Dkt. Josephat Gitonga, ambaye ni Mhadhiri katika Chuo Kikuu cha Nairobi,  kwenye kitivo cha Tafsiri na Ukalimani anafafanua maana ya methali “MAJI HAYAPOZI MOYO ILA YAKIWA BARIDI.”Mwenyeji wako ni Feissal Kirwa, karibu!

Fundo da ONU para a Infância escolheu atleta da Seleção Brasileira para integrar time de estrelas ao lado da apresentadora e atriz Maisa da cantora Daniela Mercury e dos atores Lázaro Ramos e Bruno Gagliasso, além de Renato Aragão e a Mônica, da Turma da Mônica. 

Kenyan authorities have denied reports that seven aid workers are quarantined in an Ebola facility in Central Kenya. Members of the public and civil society groups have raised concerns following reports that the aid workers who worked at Ebola health facilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are quarantined at a US military base in the country. And, we shed the spotlight on foundational learning in Africa. According to UNICEF, four out of five children across Africa are unable to read or understand a simple sentence by the age of 10.Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Bella Twine, Keikantse Shumba, and Blessing Aderogba Senior Producers: Caroline Mwangi and Charles Gitonga Technical Producer: Maxwell Onyango Editors: Rhoda Odhiambo and Maryam Abdalla

Send us Fan Mail Your calendar is full, your brain is loud, and you still hear yourself say “yes” before you've even checked your capacity. That moment isn't a character flaw. It's a learned script and it comes with a real price: your time, your energy, and your sense of self. We sit down with  Meggi Rombach, a leadership and transitions coach with 20+ years across the private and humanitarian sectors, including Proctor and Gamble, UNICEF, and the ICRC. Together we explore her idea of “mindful rebellion” a soft, steady way to challenge the old people-pleasing pattern without turning life into constant conflict. We talk about why boundaries are not walls, how guilt sneaks in even after you finally say no, and why a clear “constructive no” can actually improve trust and performance at work. You'll hear a concrete workplace story about protecting core hours, plus practical tools like nonviolent communication to keep hard conversations factual and solution-focused. Maggie also shares a simple method to start this week: get clear on your real limits, run one small boundary experiment, and treat the outcome like data rather than proof you “failed.” We wrap with how to hold your ground when others are used to the old you, and how tracking your attempts builds consistency over time. If you want a calmer mind, stronger boundaries, and healthier relationships, hit play, then share this with a fellow over-giver. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us what “one honest pause” you're going to try next. CONNECT WITH MEGGI ROMBACH: LinkedIn: Meggi Rombach (she is very active there) Podcast: Play It By Your Rules, available on major platforms Free tool: her new 3-minute assessment to see where you feel stuck across direction, energy, mindset, and action Friending, Inc Offer: 15% off our coffee as stated above | Code: Podcast10 Find friends in real-life in a verified Towards Wellness Coaching Offer: 25% off | Code: POD2026. Available internationally in paperback and eBook formats. The Yielding Warrior Offer: Free book just pay for shipping | Code: TYW Royalty Coaching and Consulting Offering Coaching to help men go through the workbook and achieve freedom in all areas of life! Jennifer Westcott Offer: free hypnosis sessions Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?

Producer Josh updates us on an 18-year old UNICEF ad featuring Lionel Messi that's gone viral this week, and FOX wanting to push Game 7 of the 2016 World Series to the next night after a rain delay.

Too often, children are casualties of war. Sometimes, they're even forced to fight. That's the case in South Sudan, where UNICEF – the UN Children's Fund, together with the UN mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) – work with the Government to support the release and reintegration of underage fighters.Daniel Johnson spoke to the agency's South Sudan Chief of Child Protection, Brendan Ross, from the capital Juba.

500 feared dead in shipwreck off Myanmar coast: IOM, UNHCRHelping South Sudan's child soldiers rebuild their lives -UNICEF UNDP supports Gaza farmers struggle to rebuild livelihoods

Cinco Continentes se detiene hoy a analizar el informe de Médicos sin Fronteras sobre la situación sanitaria en Ucrania en una crónica de Aurora Moreno. Sara Alonso nos trae la última hora de la pugna por el control del estrecho de Ormuz. Mientras que Jordi Barcia nos resume la sentencia contra los responsables del hundimiento del puente Morandi. María Eulate recoge las novedades sobre los incendios forestales en Canadá y Antonio Delgado hace lo propio con el fuego en Fontainebleau, cerca de París. Desde Berlín, Beatriz Domínguez ha estado atenta a la visita del presidente francés, Emmanuel Macron a Alemania para reunirse con el canciller Merz. De la mano de Fran Sevilla viajaremos a Malaui para conocer el estado de sus cárceles. Además, entrevistamos a Miguel Mateos, director de comunicación de Unicef en Bangladesh sobre el brote del sarampión en el país. Guillaume Bontoux resume la polémica sobre la pancarta de las Malvinas en el partido Inglaterra-Argentina y Teresa Montoro nos habla de las fotografías de Anne Leibovitz del Mundial México 86 y del actual. Para acabar, Beatriz Viaño nos cuenta la última hora en directo del naufragio en Myanmar de miembros de la minoría rohinyá. Escuchar audio

Mikel Corrente, fundador y CEO de Purple Bite, se sienta con Marysabel Huston en La Clave Pop para hablar de cómo transformó la publicidad musical con un modelo de garantía o dinero de vuelta, poco común en la industria del PR. Corrente, oriundo de Maracay, Venezuela, lleva más de una década dirigiendo su agencia desde Los Ángeles, trabajando el año pasado con más de 650 artistas y cerca de 70 medios entre publicaciones grandes e independientes.En esta conversación, Mikel cuenta cómo pasó de tener un programa de radio de metal a los 14 años en Maracay, a editar audio para Warner Channel, hasta fundar su propia agencia con un tercio de las tarifas del mercado. Habla también de cómo la inteligencia artificial está cambiando el descubrimiento musical y por qué cree que esto, en realidad, le devuelve importancia a la prensa tradicional. Además, reflexiona sobre qué hace que un artista generado por IA nunca pueda reemplazar del todo la conexión emocional con la audiencia, y sobre qué profesiones de la industria musical están en mayor riesgo frente a esta tecnología.Cierra la conversación con una mirada esperanzadora hacia la nueva generación de la música venezolana — de Danny Ocean a Rawayana, de Elena Rose a Alleh y Yorghaki — y hacia la ciudad que podría convertirse en el próximo gran polo musical del país.

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The United Nations children's agency, UNICEF, has warned that children in Venezuela are at an increased risk of exploitation and trafficking, a week after the country was hit by two devastating earthquakes. It also said some 680,000 children were among 1.8 million people in need of humanitarian assistance. Two thousand three hundred people are known to have been killed, but tens of thousands are unaccounted for, and rescue teams are still searching through the rubble of collapsed buildings. The country's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, has declared seven days of mourning. Also: we look at why millions of travellers in Europe have been suffering long delays. Canada becomes the latest country to join the Eurovision song contest. And how the powerful opiod fentanyl is affecting the Somali community in the US.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk Photo: Children play in a tent at a temporary refugee camp after earthquakes hit the country, in La Guaira, Venezuela, June 26, 2026.  Credit: REUTERS/Gaby Oraa

In this episode, Kate speaks with surgeon, writer, and public health leader Dr. Atul Gawande about the deeply human questions that surface when medicine meets its limits. What does it mean to be a good doctor when a cure isn't possible? What do people really mean when they say they want “quality of life?” Together, they talk about caregiving, end-of-life decisions, and how the most honest conversations in healthcare begin—not with answers—but with better questions. For anyone living with chronic illness, caring for someone they love, or wondering what it means to live a good life with limits, this conversation won't offer easy fixes. But it might offer something just as rare: clarity, compassion, and the courage to ask what really matters. This episode originally aired September 2025. Watch the full episode on YouTube: Kate C. Bowler on YouTube Subscribe to Kate's Substack: katebowler.substack.com Show notes:  The Aspen Ideas Festival Being Mortal by Dr. Atul Gawande The Green House Project Ari Johnson & Muso Health Organizations for further action: World Food Programme, UNICEF, American Red Cross