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Congress Passes Bill Improving Air Travel for Passengers Living with ALS and Other Disabilities

Washington, May 12 -- The ALS Association applauds members of Congress for reauthorizing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) legislation mandating improved accessibility in airline travel. The bill ... Read More


World Vision warns that the escalation of the conflict in Gaza will have long-term impacts on childrens physical and mental health and well-being

Washington, May 11 -- This crisis has already cost the lives of thousands of innocent children across the region. It is critical that an agreement is reached to put an end to the violence and allow co... Read More


Europe: Authorities must protect the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly ahead of Nakba Remembrance Day

Washington, May 10 -- Authorities must refrain from cracking down on peaceful protesters, Amnesty International said, ahead of events and demonstrations planned throughout Europe to commemorate Nakba ... Read More


World Vision will assist 200,000 children in Brazil impacted by Rio Grande do Sul floods

Washington, May 9 -- Two safe spaces focussing on child protection and safety, psychosocial support, and other essential services will be provided by the NGO. 13% of the states population (1.4 million... Read More


As Israel issues evacuation orders in eastern Rafah; IRC calls for immediate international pressure to prevent humanitarian tragedy

Jordan, May 6 -- The IRC is horrified that Israel has issued evacuation orders to people sheltering in eastern Rafah. With the rest of Gaza already decimated and lacking the infrastructure needed to s... Read More


Rotary recognizes President Emmanuel Macron for Frances commitment to a polio-free world

PARIS, May 5 -- Rotary International presented its Polio Eradication Champion Award to French President Emmanuel Macron today, in recognition of France's significant role in the global effort to eradi... Read More


Statement on Elimination of a Funding Increase for the New York State Cancer Services Program

ALBANY, May 4 -- the world's leading breast cancer organization issued the following statement on the elimination of the $2.5 million funding increase for the Cancer Services Program (CSP) in final FY... Read More


Colorado Lawmakers Must Pass Transit Bill for Cleaner Air, Better Bus and Train Services

Denver, May 3 -- A crucial bill has been introduced in the Colorado Legislature establishing millions of dollars in annual funding to improve transit service such as more frequent buses and trains in ... Read More


Trenton Special School District leads Tennessee in pledge to serve 33% plant-based meals by 2027

Washington, May 2 -- Trenton Special School District has become the first K-12 school district in Tennessee to pledge to significantly increase its plant-based breakfast and lunch options. Despite bei... Read More


What You Need to Know About Medicaid Managed Care, Amid the New Federal Rules

Washington, May 1 -- Managed care is the most common delivery system for Medicaid. Most states (42, including DC) use comprehensive managed care plans to provide care to at least some of their Medicai... Read More