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[ ] Key international actors, including the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Afghanistan, have used terms such as “gender apartheid” to describe the high levels of discrimination. “Gender apartheid is not merely a theoretical possibility…

[ ] But, briefing the Security Council, Abdou Abarry, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the region also warned that insecurity and humanitarian crises continue to plague nations. Observers had reported Chad’s presidential elections in May took place “under good…

[ ] Lucineide da Silva helped install the solar panels, having been trained with other residents of the two complexes that make up the unnamed village in northeastern Brazil. Her efficient work and passion for the project earned her the…

[ ] “WHO is appalled by the recent attack on South Hospital, the only facility with surgical capacity in El Fasher, Darfur,” the UN agency said in a post on X. “The hospital’s closure following the attack has stretched the…

[ ] They are gathering at the largest global disability rights-focused meeting, known as the 17th Conference of State Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, or COSP17, which runs from 11 to 13 June. Their…

[ ] Jishuram Das has been catching fish from the Karnaphuli River since his childhood. Nowadays, he often sits idle after drastic fall of fish in the river due to pollution and salinity intrusion. Credit: Rafiqul Islam/IPS by Rafiqul Islam (chattogram,…

[ ] Opinion by Ines M Pousadela (montevideo, uruguay) Monday, June 10, 2024 Inter Press Service MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Jun 10 (IPS) – Venezuela’s 28 July presidential election could offer a genuine chance of democratic transition. Despite an array of challenges, the…

[ ] Mavsuma M. Muini, deputy chairperson of the Majlisi Namoyandagon Majlisi Oli (Parliament) of the Republic of Tajikistan. by IPS Correspondent Monday, June 10, 2024 Inter Press Service Jun 10 (IPS) – It’s been 30 years since the International…

[ ] According to Gaza’s health ministry, more than 270 people including children and other non-combatants were killed during intense fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas militants in and around the Nuseirat refugee camp on Saturday, in the middle area…

[ ] Credit: UNRWA Opinion by HMGS Palihakkara (colombo, sri lanka) Monday, June 10, 2024 Inter Press Service COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Jun 10 (IPS) – Since the eviction of Palestinians from their homeland pursuant to the controversial Balfour declaration of 1917,…