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🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Uganda: NGOs See Their Activities Suspended Amid Post-Electoral Tensions

In Uganda, several human rights NGOs have had their activities suspended and accounts blocked following the presidential election, prompting accusations of government repression.

Mar 23 • 02:25 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Defender Awards, to the association 'Salviamo l'Orso' a Defender 110 for two years

The Defender Awards honored the NGO 'Salviamo l'Orso' with a two-year lease of a Land Rover Defender 110 for their conservation work.

Mar 22 • 16:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

The NGO Sea Watch flies over the drifting Russian ship in the Mediterranean and warns that it is "an environmental bomb"

The NGO Sea Watch has reported that a drifting Russian LNG carrier in the Mediterranean poses significant environmental risks, describing it as an 'environmental bomb'.

Mar 22 • 12:40 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Tunisia: Human Rights Violations Observed Throughout the Territory

A report from the Tunisian NGO Intersection highlights numerous human rights violations across Tunisia, particularly affecting freedom of expression and peaceful assembly from 2025 to 2026.

Mar 21 • 23:44 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for taxpayers: in this place in the U.S., they can opt for a large tax deduction if they donate to an NGO

Taxpayers in Ohio can receive a state tax credit when donating to eligible non-profit organizations, providing a direct financial benefit that encourages community support.

Mar 21 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

SSP-SP studies the creation of a Delegacy for Crimes Against Animals in Santos

The São Paulo State Public Safety Department is considering the establishment of a police unit dedicated to investigating crimes against animals in Santos, a proposal initiated by a local NGO and a federal deputy.

Mar 20 • 20:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pet adoption fair in Belém promotes meeting of rescued dogs and cats with new homes

A pet adoption fair in Belém, Brazil, aims to connect rescued dogs and cats with potential new owners while raising awareness about responsible pet ownership.

Mar 20 • 17:13 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Ukrainian volunteers are organizing a cleanup at the Folk Music Museum in Kaunas

Ukrainian volunteers from the NGO "Heart of Ukraine" will participate in a community cleanup event at the Folk Music Museum in Kaunas, which serves as a shelter for Ukrainians fleeing the war.

Mar 20 • 05:26 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Israeli settlements will spell ‘end’ for Holy Land Christians – NGO head

An NGO leader warns that Israeli settlement policies threaten the survival of Christian communities in the Holy Land.

Mar 18 • 22:20 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

NGO says 'hundreds killed and wounded' in Kabul drug clinic strike

An NGO reports that a recent strike on a drug clinic in Kabul resulted in hundreds of casualties, including deaths and injuries.

Mar 18 • 11:25 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

There is no real problem with NGOs; the government invented one, says former minister Petříček

Former minister Petříček claims that the government has fabricated a problem regarding non-governmental organizations (NGOs), asserting that there is no actual issue.

Mar 18 • 10:17 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

NGO: Hundreds killed and injured in the Kabul clinic airstrike

Independent sources confirm that hundreds were killed and injured in an airstrike on a Kabul clinic.

Mar 18 • 07:33 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Another pro-migrant and anti-Interior Ministry ruling

An Italian court has ruled in favor of the NGO Ship Sea Eye 5, allowing them to dock at Pozzallo instead of Taranto despite the government's directive, highlighting tensions between migrant rescue efforts and Italian authorities.

Mar 16 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Things 'I do not like' drove me to quit US for Hong Kong: top mathematician Ngo Bao Chau

World-renowned mathematician Ngo Bao Chau explains his decision to leave the U.S. for Hong Kong, citing a desire to develop Asia as a hub for mathematics and science.

Mar 16 • 04:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

In Bangui, a Pharma Box to make health accessible to residents

A new initiative in Bangui aims to improve health care access through the introduction of the Pharma Box, which stores essential medicines for vulnerable populations.

Mar 15 • 23:14 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Migrants, seizure and records annulled for the NGO. And the State must reimburse Sea Eye

A Sicilian court has annulled the seizure of the Sea Eye 5 vessel and ruled that the Italian State must reimburse the NGO for costs incurred.

Mar 15 • 16:08 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The house of a governor, from a controversial past to the NGO that helps children

The article discusses the history of a mansion in Haedo, Argentina, which was once home to a controversial governor and has now been transformed into an NGO supporting children.

Mar 13 • 16:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

NGO from Amapá participates in Animal Week in DF and demands public policies for the cause

An Amapá-based NGO advocates for animal welfare policies during the National Animal Week in Brasília.

Mar 13 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Toffoli archives investigation into Transparency International's involvement in leniency agreement of Lava Jato

Minister Dias Toffoli has archived an investigation concerning the NGO Transparency International's role in a leniency agreement related to the Lava Jato operation.

Mar 12 • 13:28 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

For a Good Cause. Gwyneth Paltrow Auctions Some of the Most Iconic Pieces of Her Wardrobe: What She Donated and at What Prices

Gwyneth Paltrow is auctioning off iconic pieces from her wardrobe to benefit the World Central Kitchen NGO founded by chef José Andrés.

Mar 12 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice sentences man to 26 years in prison for stabbing ex-girlfriend at NGO where victim worked

A man has been sentenced to 26 years and 8 months in prison for the murder of his ex-girlfriend at her workplace, highlighting ongoing issues of femicide in Brazil.

Mar 11 • 21:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Accused of stabbing ex-girlfriend to death at NGO where the victim worked is tried in Jaboatão

Ewanderson João da Silva is being tried for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, Simone Cosme Menezes, who was killed at the NGO where she worked in Jaboatão dos Guararapes, Brazil.

Mar 11 • 12:45 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos, NGO train health educators in improved maternal care

Lagos State has organized a workshop aimed at enhancing the skills of health educators to improve maternal care and increase healthcare service utilization in the community.

Mar 11 • 12:27 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NGO plans music concert to promote autism awareness

The Ferdinand Effah Music Heritage Foundation is organizing a music concert for World Autism Day to raise awareness and support for individuals with autism in Nigeria.

Mar 11 • 01:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Central African Republic: A French NGO employee arrested, accused of "destabilization" for the country

A French employee of a humanitarian NGO was arrested in the Central African Republic, accused of activities aimed at destabilizing the security situation in the region.

Mar 10 • 08:23 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: IWD - NGO Urges Better Kaduna Health Budget Rollout to Reduce Maternal, Child Deaths

An NGO in Kaduna has called for increased implementation of the state’s health budget to address the high rates of maternal and child mortality.

Mar 9 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Eugenie of York embroiled in the scandal of ex-Prince Andrew: she leaves her position as patron of an NGO against slavery

Eugenie of York has resigned from her role as patron of an anti-slavery NGO amid the scandal surrounding her father, ex-Prince Andrew's involvement with Jeffrey Epstein.

Mar 9 • 11:50 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Center "Marta" receives the Weila Award for work in gender equality

The Latvian NGO "Center Marta" was awarded the Simone Veil Prize for its support work for women and girls affected by violence in Latvia and Ukraine.

Mar 9 • 09:07 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Angola: the NGO law worries civil society ahead of general elections

The new NGO law in Angola has raised concerns among civil society as it creates a government-controlled oversight body to monitor NGO activities and funding ahead of the upcoming general elections.

Mar 6 • 03:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazilian found dead in Canada was a victim of hypothermia, says Canadian NGO

Letícia Alves de Oliveira, a Brazilian woman found dead in Canada, reportedly died of hypothermia according to family and a Canadian NGO.

Mar 5 • 18:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Iran counts 1,045 deaths in US and Israel attacks; NGO does similar accounting

The Iranian government reports 1,045 deaths in the conflict from US and Israel attacks, closely aligning with an NGO's count of 1,097.

Mar 4 • 13:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

US and Israel attacks killed 742 civilians in Iran, says human rights NGO

Airstrikes led by the United States and Israel in Iran have reportedly resulted in the deaths of 742 civilians, as reported by the HRANA human rights organization.

Mar 3 • 00:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

"The number of refugees is still small." Czech humanitarian organizations are waiting

Czech humanitarian organizations are currently in a holding pattern regarding the influx of refugees, noting that the numbers are still low.

Mar 2 • 16:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

South Sudan: UN warns of violence, NGO MSF has lost contact with 26 employees

Médecins sans frontières (MSF) reports losing contact with 26 employees in South Sudan amid rising violence and warnings from the UN about a possible return to widespread civil war.

Mar 2 • 14:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Happy Monday: The Most Influential NGO Advises Babiš and Selects the President

The article discusses the influence of a prominent NGO in Czechia advising former Prime Minister Babiš on presidential selections.

Mar 2 • 06:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Foundations and associations must also issue and receive invoices in KSeF

Non-governmental organizations in Poland are required to comply with the KSeF invoicing system just like regular companies, as per guidance from the Ministry of Finance.

Mar 1 • 12:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Kitten adoption campaign takes place in Aracaju this Saturday

A responsible kitten adoption campaign will be held in Aracaju, Brazil, on Saturday, featuring about 20 cats available for adoption.

Feb 28 • 12:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Deaths of 22 children in Channel due to ‘catastrophic failure’ by UK and France, NGO says

A report by NGO Project Play highlights that the deaths of 22 children while attempting to cross the Channel were the result of significant failures by the UK and French governments.

Feb 28 • 08:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Mauritania: The abolitionist NGO IRA denounces the arrest of its members after the revelation of a case of slavery

The abolitionist NGO IRA in Mauritania condemns the arrest of its members following the disclosure of a new case of slavery involving an 11-year-old girl.

Feb 28 • 05:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Israel's Supreme Court Suspends Order That Would End Operations of NGOs in Gaza

Israel's Supreme Court has suspended an order that would have forced 37 foreign humanitarian NGOs to cease operations in Gaza and the West Bank.

Feb 27 • 19:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Gwyneth Paltrow auctions her luxury clothing and furniture to support chef José Andrés's NGO

Gwyneth Paltrow is auctioning over 500 items from her luxury collection to benefit chef José Andrés's NGO.

Feb 27 • 15:39 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Anniversaries of February 27: What happened on a day like today?

February 27 marks the World NGO Day, commemorating the efforts and societal impact of non-governmental organizations.

Feb 27 • 09:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
World

Hope for victims in Gaza: NGO supplies fuel to hospital amid shortages

A Jordanian charity has begun supplying fuel to a hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, to help amid an impending scarcity of resources crucial for medical facilities.

Feb 27 • 02:13 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

How do we get more people to the election party? Fund launches quick grant on election day, while NGO advocates for the long haul

A fund is providing quick grants to civic organizations to encourage more young people to vote.

Feb 26 • 12:35 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The number of deaths in police massacres doubles in Rio, Salvador, Recife, and Belém, says NGO

A report reveals that police violence has sharply increased, with a significant rise in deaths from police actions in key Brazilian cities.

Feb 26 • 02:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

An NGO warns about the too frequent use of clear-cuts in French forests

An NGO report highlights the persistent issue of clear-cutting in French forests, deeming it excessive and insufficiently addressed in terms of environmental and climate challenges.

Feb 25 • 14:47 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Industry and Disability: When Empathy and Work are Sources of Value and Dignity

The article discusses the role of Aspanias, an NGO supporting people with intellectual disabilities, in promoting employment and dignity within the industrial sector.

Feb 25 • 03:05 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Angola: Reject Bill To Restrict Civil Society

The Angolan parliament has passed a bill that would grant the government extensive control over NGOs, prompting Human Rights Watch to urge the president to reject it in favor of international standards.

Feb 25 • 03:03 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Venezuela: 'The amnesty excludes more than half of the political prisoners,' denounces the leader of a human rights NGO

Andreína Baduel, a human rights activist, denounces that the amnesty in Venezuela fails to include over half of the political prisoners.

Feb 24 • 19:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Number of political prisoners released in Venezuela after amnesty rises to 91, says NGO

Venezuela has released 91 political prisoners following an amnesty law enacted last Thursday, according to a human rights organization.

Feb 24 • 17:55 UTC

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