Peter Kibeti with an Arabica coffee plant on his farm in Bududa. Farmers are having to comply with EU regulations on deforestation and child labor if they are to continue to trade with this valuable market. Credit:Wambi Michael/IPS by Wambi Michael (kigali) Friday, August 23, 2024 Inter Press Service KIGALI, Aug 23 (IPS) – In Kubewo village in eastern Uganda, children …
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Opinion by Cedric Schuster (apia, republic of samoa) Friday, August 23, 2024 Inter Press Service APIA, Republic of Samoa, Aug 23 (IPS) – In Samoa, we use a simple phrase to capture our way of life: Fa’asamoa. At the core of this concept is respect for others, devotion to family and a deep appreciation for the preservation of our natural resources. …
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by Oritro Karim (united nations) Friday, August 23, 2024 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Aug 23 (IPS) – On August 7th, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General Farhan Haq spoke at a press briefing at the United Nations Headquarters, detailing the high levels of food insecurity and socioeconomic distress in Zimbabwe as a result of the El Niño drought that continues to …
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Naturalizer, the iconic brand renowned for its commitment to comfort and style, is making waves with its latest announcement. This August, they are unveiling a groundbreaking initiative: the Global Inclusivity Ambassador Collective. At the forefront of this collective are Deepica Mutyala and Lauren Chan, two influential voices who are set to champion a more inclusive fashion narrative. Naturalizer has been …
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Opinion by Saifullah Syed (rome) Friday, August 23, 2024 Inter Press Service ROME, Aug 23 (IPS) – The student movement in Bangladesh demanding reform of the quota system for public jobs was the straw that broke the camel’s back. The Awami League (AL) government led by Sheikh Hasina, in power continuously since 2008, collapsed on 5th August 2024. With Sheikh Hasina …
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by CIVICUS Thursday, August 22, 2024 Inter Press Service Aug 22 (IPS) – CIVICUS speaks with Chris Garrard, co-founder and co-director of Culture Unstained, about the campaign to end fossil fuel sponsorship of cultural institutions, which oil companies use to try to present a positive public image. The campaign has achieved some notable successes, with the Royal Shakespeare Company and …
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Sarah Al-Hassan lost her baby due to the lack of care in the camps. Credit: Sonia Al Ali/IPS by Sonia Al Ali (idlib, syria) Thursday, August 22, 2024 Inter Press Service IDLIB, Syria, Aug 22 (IPS) – Pregnant women in northern Syria’s camps for internally displaced people fear about their health and the health of their unborn children because of a …
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Opinion by Bisma Qamar (new york) Thursday, August 22, 2024 Inter Press Service NEW YORK, Aug 22 (IPS) – Imagine a world where every young person has the tools they need to succeed, regardless of their age, area of residence, ethnicity, college name, or the title on their resume. It’s a world where dreams are limitless, and potential knows no bounds. …
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Tara Phillips in Paris. Credit: AM/SWAN. by SWAN – Southern World Arts News (paris) Wednesday, August 21, 2024 Inter Press Service PARIS, Aug 21 (IPS) – For the centenary of James Baldwin’s birth, an international array of literature fans are coming together in Paris at a festival that will honour the life and work of the iconic American author and civil …
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Warm up at the Government Girls Degree College, Jacobabad. Most girls feel awkward and shy when they first wear track pants and T-shirt but do realize they cannot run swiftly in their traditional outfits they are used to wearing. Credit: Erum Baloch/IPS by Zofeen Ebrahim (karachi, pakistan) Wednesday, August 21, 2024 Inter Press Service KARACHI, Pakistan, Aug 21 (IPS) – Sportswomen …
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