The Positive 10: Ten Reasons to Feel Hopeful About the World This Week
From refugee education and wildlife recovery to safer healthcare and cleaner transportation, discover ten encouraging developments from around the world.
73 Million Children Protected: A Record Year for Global Vaccination
More than 73 million children received Gavi-supported routine vaccinations in 2025, a new annual record. The milestone brings fresh hope for children’s health worldwide.
Twenty Rescued Sea Turtles Return to the Ocean in Bali
A tip from local residents helped Indonesian authorities rescue 22 protected green sea turtles. After health checks, 20 have been released back into Bali’s waters, while two others continue receiving treatment.
Albania and Armenia Reach a Milestone in Protecting Children from Hepatitis B
After decades of vaccination efforts, Albania and Armenia have met WHO hepatitis B control targets—encouraging evidence of sustained childhood prevention.
In the Dominican Republic, More Schools Are Turning Test Results into Teaching Support
A UNESCO-supported programme has grown from 30 to 54 schools, helping teachers use assessments to better understand and respond to their students’ needs.
A Peruvian Scientist Is Exploring the Hidden Fungi That Help Forests Thrive
Peruvian researcher Sheena Sangay has won $10,000 in support for research on fungi living alongside forest roots—and what they can teach us about conservation.
A New Global Effort Aims to Protect Children Before Lead Exposure Causes Harm
WHO is advancing a global plan and practical tools to help countries prevent lead exposure before it harms children’s health.
Sudanese Women Scientists Are Building Connections Beyond Conflict
As conflict disrupts research and academic careers in Sudan, a UNESCO-supported initiative is bringing women scientists together through mentorship and regional collaboration. A new programme cycle offers opportunities to keep scientific connections alive.
190,000 Young Voices Are Helping Shape the Future of Education
UNESCO says 190,000 young people from 194 countries shared their ideas for education beyond 2030. Their input will guide a youth-led agenda being drafted in Tokyo later this month.
Scientists Discover a Possible Weak Spot in a Protein Linked to Dementia
Researchers have identified a molecular hotspot that helps dementia-linked tau proteins assemble, and disrupted that process in laboratory experiments. It is a promising research lead, not a treatment.