It’s 20 years to the day since the UN Human Rights Council began its work as the world’s principal forum tasked with promoting and defending fundamental rights everywhere, particularly the world’s most vulnerable people.
Sexual violence is increasingly being used as a weapon of war in conflicts around the world and women and children in particular continue to be targeted facing sometimes long-lasting consequences.
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees has called on the international community to strengthen support for the nearly 42 million people worldwide who have fled their home countries to escape conflict, violence or persecution.
The United Nations has welcomed reports of a new ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah on Friday while warning that civilians on the ground are still fleeing amid ongoing insecurity.
Discover how customer onboarding evolves from a checklist into a scalable growth system. Explore best practices, workflows, automation strategies, and proven frameworks to improve onboarding for new customers and drive long-term customer success. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. Customer Training Source: eLearning Industry Read More
Competency-Based Education: A Scientific Overview Competency-Based Education (CBE) is an innovative educational approach centered on the demonstration of concrete skills and predefined competencies rather than the completion of traditional coursework or seat time. In CBE, the fundamental driver of progression is the learner’s ability to exhibit mastery over specific knowledge areas or practical abilities, assessed through authentic, performance-based evaluations. This shift from time-bound measures to outcome-based metrics allows for personalized learning trajectories where students advance at their own pace, ensuring mastery before moving on to more complex material. Underpinning CBE is a robust body of research from educational psychology, cognitive science, and instructional design. CBE models often incorporate principles of formative assessment and feedback, formative learning analytics, and backward design in curriculum development, ensuring that instruction is closely aligned with real-world competencies. The clearly defined learning outcomes and criteria for success provide transparency for both learners and instructors, fostering greater engagement and self-regulation. By emphasizing flexible pacing, […]
The spread of Ebola is accelerating in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) amid continued armed violence, posing a grave and growing risk to the region, UN agencies warned on Friday.
This article outlines how a learning designer structures a training design strategy for large-scale transportation technical training—from the initial analysis phase through delivery, compliance tracking, and ongoing maintenance. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. Compliance Training Source: eLearning Industry Read More
After another deadly night of clashes in Lebanon, aid agencies issued a new alert for Gaza, where 265 Palestinian children have been killed since a ceasefire was announced in October 2025.
Are conferences still relevant in an era where almost everything is operating in the digital world? Some might say no. We believe that in-person events are still very powerful for connecting with like-minded people and creating traction for your business. Let’s see which events matter this year. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. eLearning Marketing Strategies Source: eLearning Industry Read More
The Security Council debated conditions in Gaza at the request of its 10 elected members amid concern that the territory’s humanitarian crisis is being overshadowed by wider regional developments. The meeting took place under a ceasefire that has existed in name since October 2025 – but nearly 1,000 Palestinians have been killed, and most Gazans remain displaced. Relief chief Tom Fletcher told ambassadors that “fragile gains” since the truce are “the bare minimum of what Palestinians need.” Follow live below and wider Meetings Coverage can be found here.
Words like “sustainability” and “healthy” shouldn’t take the joy out of eating. As elite chef Jaume Biarnés has been explaining to UN News, sustainable gastronomy can be delicious, exciting and fun.