Download logoThe Egyptian government and a private British company, Academic Assessment Ltd., exposed vast amounts of personal information about tens of thousands of children online for months, Human Rights Watch said today. The exposure violates children’s privacy, exposes them to the risk of serious harm, and appears to violate the data protection … [Read more...] about Egypt: Tens of Thousands of Students Exposed to Risk of Harm
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Africa pushes for access to clean cooking
Download logoAfrica is mobilizing capital to boost access to clean cooking with series of new deals aimed at funding energy transition projects across the continent. The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and the Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) recently announced a partnership that promotes investments in clean cooking companies and programmes. The two organizations, according to a … [Read more...] about Africa pushes for access to clean cooking
Teenager who was told her tumour was inoperable has life transformed by surgical charity in Africa
A teenage girl who had to quit school and her job due to a painful, ‘inoperable’ tumour on the side of her face has had life-changing surgery from a charity. Khoudia, 18, from the Kaolack region of central Senegal, was 10 when she first noticed a small lump on her cheek that kept on growing. Her mother, Atta, was quick to take her to several hospitals in the hope … [Read more...] about Teenager who was told her tumour was inoperable has life transformed by surgical charity in Africa
Could booking flights in advance be your ticket to travel bliss
Could booking flights in advance be your ticket to travel bliss?With Mainland China relaxing nearly all international Covid-19 travel restrictions and reopening to the world after a three-year hiatus, travel to the Asian epicentre is finally possible again.With Cathay Pacific officially opening direct flights between South Africa to Hong Kong from August, now is the perfect … [Read more...] about Could booking flights in advance be your ticket to travel bliss
Abbott partners with PSI and Unitaid to improve access to affordable blood-based HIV self-test kits in low-and middle-income countries globally
Monday 17 April 2023 Empowering Victims, Ending Violence: New Campaign Launches to tackle Gender-Based ViolenceIn its continued support of the Umhlanga Women’s Association’s community-focused efforts, Gateway Theatre of Shopping will host the latest #GBVACE…Source: MyPR.co.za … [Read more...] about Abbott partners with PSI and Unitaid to improve access to affordable blood-based HIV self-test kits in low-and middle-income countries globally
