Frequent gang attacks in Haiti’s capital city, Port-Au-Prince have forced this family to flee its home. Credit: UNICEF/Ralph Tedy Erol by Oritro Karim (united nations) Saturday, November 02, 2024 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Nov 02 (IPS) – Due to worsening political instability, escalating gang violence, and a lack of basic services, Haiti is in the midst of one of the …
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Cloud sustainability is a funny topic. It’s like dental care; everyone agrees it’s important, but who wants to discuss the particulars? It’s much more fun to talk about the new “shiny keys” of IT: AI and its endless possibilities. Cloud sustainability is so five minutes ago. However, like dental care, ignoring the issues will not make them go away. AI …
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The dangers faced by journalists, including risks to their lives, are highlighted each year on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, which falls on November 2. This year, the International Day coincides with the biannual UNESCO Director-General’s Report on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity, which recorded a 38 per cent increase in …
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Erika Cazuza, administrative and financial manager of Capribom. Credit: Carlos Müller / IPS by Alvaro Queiruga (monteiro, brazil) Friday, November 01, 2024 Inter Press Service MONTEIRO, Brazil, Nov 01 (IPS) – “Ixe! If it wasn’t for solar energy, we would have closed down, you can be sure. We had to stop due to the pandemic on 15 March 2020, but the …
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Opinion by Yasmine Sherif (new york) Friday, November 01, 2024 Inter Press Service NEW YORK, Nov 01 (IPS) – Africa Youth Day Statement by Education Cannot Wait Executive Director Yasmine SherifAfrica has the youngest population in the world today. Around 40% of the population is 15 or younger. They have a non-negotiable right to an inclusive and continued quality education, just …
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Investment in strong, trained leaders will give every child everywhere a chance at lifelong learning opportunities. Credit: Joyce Chimbi/IPS by Joyce Chimbi (nairobi) Thursday, October 31, 2024 Inter Press Service NAIROBI, Oct 31 (IPS) – Global education is facing a critical moment amid severe setbacks. Millions of children are out of school, learning levels are falling, and millions are leaving school …
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The UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) is the largest aid agency in the Gaza Strip where it provides emergency and other assistance to vulnerable Palestinians. Credit: UNRWA Opinion by James E. Jennings (atlanta, usa) Thursday, October 31, 2024 Inter Press Service ATLANTA, USA, Oct 31 (IPS) – The most solemn and terrifying words ever uttered are those inscribed over the …
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Kate Middleton is doing her best to manage her stress levels after completing chemotherapy treatments. And this week, that will mean indulging in some spooky festivities with her three children. Yes, with Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis all on break from Lambrook School, the Waleses are currently enjoying some downtime at Anmer Hall. Catherine, Princess of Wales, Patron …
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A child in the Jenin refugee camp looking at the destroyed shelters following recent militarized operations. Credit: UNICEF/Ahed Izhiman by Oritro Karim (united nations) Thursday, October 31, 2024 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Oct 31 (IPS) – On October 28, the Israeli parliament voted to ban activity from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near …
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by Oritro Karim (united nations) Wednesday, October 30, 2024 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Oct 30 (IPS) – Although classified as a compact tropical cyclone and considered one of the smallest in the North Atlantic, Hurricane Oscar has caused considerable damage in eastern Cuba since it made landfall on October 20, 2024. Cuban authorities have confirmed that the death toll has …
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