Category Misc

[ ] Alice Nderitu, Special Adviser of the Secretary on the Prevention of Genocide, emphasized that in addition to violence, hate speech also reinforces discrimination, stigma, dehumanization, and marginalization. “Violence does not start when physical attacks are launched. Violence often…

[ ] “There has been a very clear intensification of the war over the past couple of months,” said Denise Brown, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine. “On my last trip to Ukraine two weeks ago, there were 12…

[ ] The US-led resolution calls for an immediate ceasefire, the release of some hostages together with Palestinian prisoners, followed by the withdrawal of Israeli forces from populated areas and the return of Palestinians to their homes throughout Gaza while…

[ ] “Every second, around four football fields of healthy land are degraded,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres. “The security, prosperity and health of billions of people rely on thriving lands supporting lives, livelihoods and ecosystems, but we’re vandalising the…

[ ] Although many States have intensified their efforts towards eradication, the practice continues across the world in part due to “the clandestine nature of cross-border and transnational FGM,” it said. “Female genital mutilation is part of a continuum of…

[ ] Shashikant Rane with his wooden fruits. Credit: Rina Mukherji/IPS by Rina Mukherji (pune) Friday, June 14, 2024 Inter Press Service PUNE, Jun 14 (IPS) – Sawantwadi in Maharashtra, on the western coast of India, bordering Goa, has always been…

[ ] A map of fake solutions shows projects with climate-friendly intentions or appearances but with counterproductive social and environmental impacts. Indigenous communities are one of the most affected population sectors. Credit: Platform for Climate Justice by Humberto Marquez (caracas) Friday,…

[ ] The new cabinet, according to reports, completely replaces all the ministers from the government of the former Prime Minister, Ariel Henry, who was forced to step down earlier this year following pressure from criminal gangs that control large…

[ ] Many innocent civilians were killed, including children, in a residential area of the densely populated city. It also struck education facilities and several apartment buildings. “Strikes on Ukrainian cities by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue…

[ ] The resolution, put forward by the United Kingdom, received 14 votes in favour, none against, with Russia abstaining. It expresses deep concern over the outbreak of fighting in the city, and the risk of further escalation. Averting a…