Since February 2022 the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has triggered the largest movement of refugees in Europe since the end of the Second World War. The humanitarian catastrophe has had impacts worldwide. Hunger crises are exarcebated, food security is at risk and prices for agricultural products are skyrocketing. We compiled an issue brief focusing on the impact on food security worldwide
In our CONFLICT Toolbox you can find situation updates regarding the Ukraine conflict, relevant information and more
According
to United Nations (UN)Women, 75% of jobs will be Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related by 2050, yet only 22% of Artificial
Intelligence (AI) workers are women, almost half of AI systems demonstrate
gender bias and 73% of women journalists have suffered online violence. Women’s
underrepresentation and experience of constant gender -based violence in this
field hinder them from discovering technology’s full potential.
Under this year’s
theme of „DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality“, we call on
everyone to help make the digital world free of discrimination, bias and
violence, especially for women and girls.
You can
find more information on women’s health, gender violence, sexual and reproductive
rights in our Women
& Child Health, Sexual and
Reproductive Rights, Women
& Maternal Health and Maternal
& Child Health categories.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8, followed by a series
of aftershocks, has hit northern Syria and southern Turkey last Monday, January
6, 2023. As of yesterday, a combined death toll of more than 37,000 had been
recorded with the numbers expected to rise as rescue operations continue.
It is essential to ensure that victims have sufficient
relief supplies such as food, water, shelter, heating as well as continuous
access to basic health services and immediate medical care for injuries. It is
also vital to have ongoing surveillance to prevent and prepare for any
infectious, respiratory and or water-borne disease outbreaks.
For more information about the earthquake please visit our Natural Hazards Toolbox.
"Planetary Health " works in an interdisciplinary way and deals with the interrelationships of human health, the economic and social system, and the natural habitat of our planet. The Planetary Health Toolbox includes topics such as One Health, Climate change, biodiversity, and impact on health. We have published two Issue Briefs one on "Climate Change & Heath" and one on "Planetary Health Basics" to raise awareness about heat waves as a result of climate change and its impact on health. Be curious and take a look at our introduction video and into the toolbox.
World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023)
World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023)
World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023)
World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023)
World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023)