Opinion by Jayendu De, Genet Zinabou (washington dc) Friday, June 14, 2024 Inter Press Service WASHINGTON DC, Jun 14 (IPS) – Bangladesh has made major gains for its population, the world’s eighth largest with more than 170 million people. Per capita incomes, one of the best measures of broad economic well-being, have risen seven-fold in the past three decades while poverty …
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ECW Global Champion Somaya Faruqi. Credit: ECW by Joyce Chimbi (nairobi) Thursday, June 13, 2024 Inter Press Service NAIROBI, Jun 13 (IPS) – The global community is marking a tragic milestone for human rights, children’s rights, and girls’ rights, as it has been 1,000 days since girls were banned from attending secondary school in Afghanistan. The ban has wiped out decades’ …
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In a speech marking 60 years of UN Trade and Development – the agency previously known by the acronym UNCTAD – the UN Secretary-General highlighted the multiple challenges standing in the way of a more sustainable and inclusive global economy for all. “New and protracted conflicts are having a ripple effect across the global economy. Global debt has soared while …
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This was among the conclusions listed in the report of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel, released on Wednesday. “Amid months of losses and despair, retribution and atrocities, the only tangible result has been compounding the immense suffering of both Palestinians and Israelis, with civilians, yet again, bearing the brunt …
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Osnir da Silva Rubez prepares the furrows that will take water from the São Francisco river to irrigate his crops in the Brazilian Semi-arid ecoregion. He refuses to join the local drip or micro-sprinkler irrigation system, which is more efficient in water use, fertilisation and soil protection. Credit: Mario Osava / IPS by Mario Osava (juazeiro, brazil) Wednesday, June 12, 2024 …
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A sewer worker who is popularly known as Mithoo emerges from the sewer. Credit: Zofeen T. Ebrahim/IPS by Zofeen Ebrahim (karachi) Wednesday, June 12, 2024 Inter Press Service KARACHI, Jun 12 (IPS) – A dark head emerges, followed by the torso. The balding man heaves himself up, hands on the sides of the manhole, as he is helped by two men. …
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While Africa is responsible for two to three percent of global emissions, the continent stands out disproportionately as the most vulnerable. Credit: Joyce Chimbi/IPS by Joyce Chimbi (bonn & nairobi) Tuesday, June 11, 2024 Inter Press Service BONN & NAIROBI, Jun 11 (IPS) – As the planet groans under record-breaking temperatures and extreme weather events, Africa, which is responsible for only …
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Community Health Assistants from Kenya. Credit: Friday Phiri/Amref by Friday Phiri (bonn) Tuesday, June 11, 2024 Inter Press Service BONN, Jun 11 (IPS) – There is a rapid realization that climate change is impacting health, which is why the recently adopted World Health Organization’s Climate Change and Health Resolution is considered pivotal. “Knowing that some of the difficulties we are currently …
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International LGBT+ Pride Day, also known as National Pride Day, is celebrated on June 28th each year. The day commemorates the Stonewall Riots, which took place on June 28, 1969 when New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay club in Greenwich Village. Credit: Unsplash/Mercedes Mehling Opinion by Winnie Byanyima Tuesday, June 11, 2024 Inter Press Service Jun …
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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 Conference on Population and Development Programme of Action (ICPD30) was adopted in Cairo, transforming policy and thinking on population and development issues. …
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