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The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, recently sounded an ominous alarm bell. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), which aim to significantly reduce poverty around the world and create a better quality of life for all, are off track, he warned.

Bangkok Post

So, George Osborne, austerity was essential? Tell that to the children still suffering its terrible effects

The former chancellor’s ‘heartfelt sympathy’ for bereaved people at the Covid inquiry rang entirely false, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

Paris climate summit seeks to provoke 'public financial shock'

During a summit aimed at reimagining the global financial system, French President Emmanuel Macron emphasised on Thursday that no nation should be forced to make a decision between addressing poverty and addressing climate change.

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People over State Pension age urged to check for unclaimed benefits to boost income

The Independent Age charity warns that two million people over 65 are living in poverty.

Daily Record

Malawi’s former president: ‘Africa’s food systems are in danger of failing due to high debt and climate change. A new financial pact can reverse this’

Climate change is undermining what progress has been made across the continent in the last few decades. Hunger, malnutrition, and poverty are on the rise.

Fortune

The fourth leading cause of death in the US? Cumulative poverty

We hear so much about crime rates, opioids, and gun violence in America, but so little from our elected leaders about the poverty crisis

The Guardian - US

Cycle of poverty leaves thousands of school children hungry

Almost one in five children in WA likely suffer food insecurity, an inquiry into the best ways to tackle the issue has found.

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Paris climate summit opens with call for ‘finance shock’

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron told global leaders Thursday that no country should have to choose between tackling poverty and dealing with climate change at a summit tasked with reimagining the world’s financial system.

Bangkok Post

More than one in four children in West Dunbartonshire are living in poverty

Figures published last week by the End Child Poverty coalition, revealed that 27.6 percent of young people were living under the bread line - the fourth highest in Scotland – in 2021/22.

Daily Record

World leaders, activists in Paris seek financial response to climate emergency, poverty

World leaders, heads of international organizations and activists are gathering in Paris for a two-day summit to seek better ways to tackle poverty and climate change issues by reshaping the global financial system

The Independent UK

Brit kids getting SMALLER compared with those abroad - and it's the Tories' fault

An expert has warned that poverty and bad dietary habits linked to Government policy has led to kids being smaller than those in other countries

Daily Mirror

Elimination of poverty, unity among communities will be real tribute to B.R. Ambedkar in Konaseema, says Pawan Kalyan

Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy did not consult the locals and convince them before renaming Konaseema after Ambedkar, alleges JSP chief Pawan Kalyan

The Hindu

Paris summit aims to overhaul global financial system for 'climate solidarity' with South

Around 50 heads of state, along with representatives from international institutions and civil society, will attend a summit hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday and Friday in Paris. Their objective is to develop a new global financial system so the most vulnerable countries will be better equipped to…

France 24

Life on 'unlucky street' plagued by poverty, sex attacks, drugs and parking fines

Visitors and residents in West Bromwich's high street face a hotbed of crime including robberies and antisocial behaviour, as well as parking wardens

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Glasgow Live

West Dunbartonshire Council promises to help children living in poverty through holiday

Councillors raised concerns about a steady decline in funding for pupil equity, and how to finance summer activities.

Evening Standard

Maro Itoje interview: Pearl Fund initiative will provide decades of support to children in Nigeria

Saracens and England lock will support an initial group of 40 childen through their full education

The New Daily

Greens ‘want poverty’: Housing stakes rise and politics turns nasty

But as the costs of the government's delayed housing fund mount, the Parliament was reminiscent of a student council at times on Wednesday.

Manchester Evening News

'Poverty kills': The message on the sign was clear... for Karen, it would prove painfully true - now there must be real change

Calls have been made for 'fundamental change' following Karen McBride's death

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The Guardian - UK

Macron and world leaders call on private finance to help reduce global poverty

In lead up to Paris meeting on Thursday, open letter states that government loans and grants not enough to spur development

The Independent UK

World well short of pace needed to meet UN's 2030 sustainable development goals

The world is falling well short of the progress needed to meet the United Nations’ sustainable development goals by 2030 in areas ranging from poverty to clean energy to biodiversity

USAFacts

Which states have the highest child poverty rates?

Poverty affects millions of children in America, and the national child poverty rate was 16.9% in 2021. Here are the states with the highest poverty rates.

The Conversation

NZ’s housing market drives inequality – why not just tax houses like any other income?

The Green Party made waves recently when it proposed to tax net wealth over NZ$2 million for individuals and $4 million for couples. As part of a broad range of actions, the policy aims to “end poverty”.

The Hindu

Congress stages protest against Centre for denying rice to Karnataka; BJP holds counter stir

The ruling Congress in Karnataka staged protests on Tuesday in all district headquarters against the Centre for “denying” selling rice for the State’s Anna Bhagya scheme, which promises 10 kg rice to each member of families living below the poverty line and Antyodaya card holders.

Glasgow Live

Number of Glasgow children in poverty 'shows need for universal holiday food programme'

Concerns over figures showing the rate of child poverty in Glasgow come as the council expressed its disappointment at a lack of information over holiday food funding from the Scottish Government.

The Hindu

Karnataka Congress leaders stage protests against Centre over rice supply issue

Leaders and workers of Congress staged protests in Hassan and Shivamogga, on Tuesday, June 20, against the Centre, demanding rice to fulfil the party’s promise of providing 10 kg to people below the poverty line in Karnataka.

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