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NTT schoolboy suicides over inability to buy books, spotlighting education access
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A 10-year-old elementary school student in Ngada Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, was found dead by hanging on January 29, 2026, after being unable to afford a book and pen costing Rp10,000. The tragic incident has prompted responses from central to local governments, including evaluations of the education system and social aid. The victim's family was not receiving social assistance due to administrative issues.
A new study based on the 2024 CASEN survey highlights how poverty, caregiving, and informality deepen labor gaps for women in Chile's lowest income quintile. Experts at a Red Activa forum analyzed data showing 27% female unemployment, high informality, and disproportionate care burdens. They proposed nurseries, flexibility, and formalization as key solutions.
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Two decades ago, Rosy migrated from eastern Cuba to Havana seeking prosperity that never materialized. With her husband, she lives in an abandoned former pharmaceutical warehouse at the corner of Cárdenas and Gloria streets, lacking electricity and with only partial drinking water access.
Enemmistö ihmisistä kuin aiempina vuosina kääntyi Ruotsin kaupungin lähetystyön puoleen avun saamiseksi jouluna 2025 kasvavan köyhyyden vuoksi. Järjestö raportoi, että yli 17 000 lasta ja 5 200 taloutta sai tukea, mikä on merkittävä kasvu verrattuna vuoteen 2024. Taloudellisessa haavoittuvuudessa olevien ihmisten määrä on lähes kaksinkertaistunut vuodesta 2021 lähtien Statistiska centralbyrån mukaan.
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ThisDayLive features an article on the politics of poverty numbers.
Chile's Casen 2024 survey reports income poverty falling to 17.3% under stricter methodology—a drop of over 600,000 people since 2022—but experts caution against complacency. With one-fifth of the population still vulnerable and rising state subsidy reliance, analysts advocate sustainable reforms like negative income tax and enhanced job opportunities.
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The Chilean government presented the Casen 2024 survey results, showing income poverty dropping to 17.3%, equivalent to nearly 600,000 fewer people than in 2022, under a more stringent methodology. However, the poorest households increasingly rely on state subsidies, which now make up 69% of their income. Extreme poverty stands at 6.9%, while multidimensional poverty falls to 17.7%.
Petro claims his government lifted four million from poverty
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