UNICEF calls for global support to protect displaced and starving children in Haiti

A child stares at the camera as he waits his turn at a UNICEF-supported mobile clinic in Boucan Carré, Haiti. Credit: UNICEF/Herold Joseph by Oritro Karim (united nations) Tuesday October 14, 2025 Inter-Press Office UNITED NATIONS, Oct 14 (IPS) – New figures from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) show that the number of displaced […]

Meta Shares Tips to help app advertisers maximize their holiday campaigns

Meta has shared some insights to help app developers maximize their promotions in ‘Q5’ period between late December and mid-January, when many apps receive more attention during the work and school holidays. According to Meta data, the fifth quarter typically sees less competition, “now that bigger brands have left and shipping deadlines have passed.” The […]

“No solution will work if the institutions responsible for abuse remain responsible for its implementation.”

from CIVICUS Monday October 13, 2025 Inter-Press Office CIVICUS discusses enforced disappearances in Mexico with a member of the International Network of Associations of Missing Persons. The crisis of disappearances in Mexico has reached alarming proportions more than 52,000 unidentified bodies in morgues and mass graves. On July 1, the Mexican Congress approved the controversial […]

Darjeeling’s wake-up call: expert at IUCN congress calls for flexible climate finance

Tirtha Prasad Saikia, director of the North-East Affected Area Development Society, speaks to IPS at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Credit: Diwash Gahatraj/IPS by Diwash Gahatraj (Abu Dhabi) Monday October 13, 2025 Inter-Press Office ABU DHABI, Oct 13 (IPS) – As global conservation leaders gather in Abu Dhabi for the IUCN […]

Report suggests that posting more often improves TikTok performance

Listen to the article 3 minutes This audio is generated automatically. Please let us know if you have any feedback. Want to get more out of your TikTok marketing efforts? Posting frequency is an important consideration here and ensures that you maintain an active profile, which keeps users coming back and maximizes your reach. But […]

71% of people support a ban on social media for children [Infographic]

Listen to the article 2 minutes This audio is generated automatically. Please let us know if you have any feedback. More and more regions are considering new age restrictions on social media access to limit children’s exposure to potentially harmful material and online connections. And in general, most people support such measures, as shown this […]

YouTube shares tips for maximizing podcast engagement

Listen to the article 6 minutes This audio is generated automatically. Please let us know if you have any feedback. Podcasts have become an important part of the broader YouTube ecosystem, which the platform now serves more than a billion active podcast listeners/viewers in the app every month, while YouTube also has the the most […]

Can AI create a fairer future for people with disabilities?

When AI tools like conversational screen readers, adaptive dashboards, and real-time captioning are designed with lived experience at their core, they don’t just remove barriers; they expand the possibilities. They transform access into choice and the freedom to fully learn, lead and contribute. Avoiding a “shinier version of the same old prejudices.” Surashree Rahane was […]

Social media and digital marketing in 2025

As technology advances every day, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming digital marketing by giving businesses new ways to reach and connect with their customers. In 2025, AI will no longer be just a concept, especially in digital marketing and social media marketing. It is a reality that allows companies to automate their management tasks, personalize […]