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Today, Friday, March 21, 2025, marks World Down Syndrome Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness and celebrating the lives of individuals with Down syndrome. This year’s theme, "Improving Our Support Systems," emphasizes the need to empower individuals with Down syndrome to live with dignity, choice, and equal opportunity.

With one Executive Order, Trump shook the WHO to its core for the second time. This happened not only due to the financial consequences of the US’s departure from the WHO but also because of the profound geopolitical ramifications that this decision brought. It is therefore no surprise that the WHO is doing everything in its power to ensure the continuation of its work.

The United Nations Human Rights Council began its 58th session at the end of February amid an atmosphere of tension. A declining budget and the departure of three members from the Council are significant developments. It is therefore not surprising that this session has been more restrained. Although attacks on life, the family, and freedom unfortunately continue, these topics have largely been postponed to future sessions to avoid political debates.

This past February, while the African Union (AU) was focused on electing its new Secretary-General, another, far less publicized issue was unfolding in Addis Ababa, the adoption of the newly proposed Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (CEVAWG).

This December, CCI alongside its African network, successfully oversaw a significant world media press conference in Lagos, Nigeria. Organized by the Foundation for African Cultural Heritage (FACH) and supported by 25 legal, civil, and religious organizations, this conference highlighted pressing issues threatening Africa’s cultural, religious, and legal sovereignty.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has been working hard on a new global Pandemic Agreement, which they claim aims to prepare the world for future health crises.