Tag #Poverty

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Germany's Housing Overcrowding: 11.5% Live in Overcrowded Conditions

In 2024, 11.5% of Germans lived in overcrowded housing, lower than the EU average but disproportionately affecting younger people and those in urban areas; this highlights a need for increased affordable housing initiatives.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
elpais.com
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Ciudad sin sueño" Premieres at Cannes, Showcasing Madrid's Cañada Real

Guillermo Galoe's new film, "Ciudad sin sueño," premiered at Cannes, offering an intimate portrayal of life in Madrid's Cañada Real, Europe's largest shantytown, focusing on two teenagers facing displacement and highlighting issues of poverty, racism, and systemic social challenges.

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Reduced Inequality
politico.eu
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EU Seeks to Link Foreign Aid to Domestic Priorities

The European Commission proposes to link foreign aid to developing nations to EU domestic priorities like energy security and migration control, a move criticized by NGOs and some member states who fear it will undermine poverty reduction efforts and damage the EU's reputation.

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No Poverty
nos.nl
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Trump's Immigration Policies Cause 4% Drop in Mexican Remittances

Decreased remittances from Mexican migrants in the US due to stricter immigration policies under the Trump administration have caused a 4% drop in February 2017, impacting millions of Mexican families and weakening the Mexican economy.

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No Poverty
dw.com
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Venezuela: Mass Protests Erupt Amidst Crushing Poverty and Economic Crisis

On May 1, 2025, massive protests erupted in Venezuela against a \$1.48 minimum wage, insufficient bonuses, and low pensions amid a projected 2-2.5% GDP contraction and 220% inflation in 2025 (OVF), reflecting the failure of government policies to address a deep structural crisis.

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60% Bias Score

No Poverty
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Gates to Donate \$200 Billion to Foundation, Addressing Global Health Funding Crisis

Bill Gates pledged to donate nearly his entire \$200 billion fortune to the Gates Foundation over the next two decades to combat preventable deaths of mothers and babies, fight deadly infectious diseases, and alleviate poverty, countering recent global health funding cuts.

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Good Health and Well-being
kathimerini.gr
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Pope Francis's Legacy: Challenging Power, Promoting Justice

Pope Francis, during his papacy, challenged traditional power structures by prioritizing social justice, interfaith dialogue, and environmental stewardship, contrasting sharply with many political and religious leaders.

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Reduced Inequality
africa.chinadaily.com.cn
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China's Rural Poverty Alleviation: Successes and Challenges

China's poverty alleviation program, launched in 1980, eradicated absolute poverty for over 770 million rural residents by 2020, exceeding income targets by 2023 and creating over 30 million jobs in the subsequent four years through land-use rights transfer and government support.

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No Poverty
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San Joaquin County Food Banks Face Funding Crisis Amidst Rising Food Insecurity

Federal budget cuts have reduced food bank supplies in San Joaquin County, California, by 500 boxes weekly, impacting approximately 80,000 food-insecure residents; however, a local supervisor provided $10,000 in emergency funding to one food bank.

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Zero Hunger
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House Republicans Propose $290 Billion Cut to SNAP, Sparking Food Insecurity Concerns

A House Republican proposal seeks to slash over $290 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), impacting 42 million Americans, by imposing stricter work requirements and shifting some funding responsibility to states, despite concerns that it would worsen food insecurity at ...

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Zero Hunger
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Unaffordable Healthcare Leads to Child's Death in Madagascar

A four-year-old child died in Antananarivo, Madagascar, after his family discharged him due to lack of funds for treatment, highlighting a systemic issue where many die due to unaffordable healthcare despite government initiatives like the emergency health fund.

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Good Health and Well-being
nos.nl
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Gates Pledges $200 Billion for Global Health Initiatives Amidst Funding Cuts

Bill Gates announced a $200 billion donation over 20 years to fight child mortality, infectious diseases, and poverty, doubling the Gates Foundation's previous spending and highlighting criticism of USAID budget cuts.

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52% Bias Score

Zero Hunger

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