Dissolving the Tunisian body that deals with judicial independence, known as the High Judicial Council, is a “clear violation” of the country’s obligations under...
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Severe drought threatens 13 million with hunger in Horn of Africa
An estimated 13 million people are waking up severely hungry every day in the Horn of Africa, as the region grapples with a major...
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) must ensure civilian protection in the wake of recent deadly raids on camps for internally...
Displacement, humanitarian needs surging inside Afghanistan and across region
Conflict last year had forced more than 700,000 Afghans to leave their homes and added to the 5.5 million people already displaced over past...
With more children and young people spending time online, cyberbullying is the top concern for their safety when using the internet, according to a...
Power of Connection & Collaborations to Fight Modern-day Slavery
NEW DELHI, India, Feb 08 (IPS) – The Covid-19 pandemic affected countries and people globally, at the same time exacerbated vulnerabilities such as modern-day...
UN chief ‘encouraged’ by engagement between Israeli and Palestinian officials
UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday that he is encouraged by the recent engagement between senior Israeli and Palestinian officials. Read the full story, “UN...
Heres to the Newbies in Science Communication
URBANA, Illinois, Feb 08 (IPS) – In the spirit of science communication, I posted via twitter a video clip of a bee that had...
Whole Life Cycle of Plastics Approach Could Reduce Pollution WWF expert
New York, Feb 08 (IPS) – The COVID-19 pandemic significantly affected plastic waste management, as the world saw a rise in single-use sanitary products,...
Inconsistent Laws Perpetuate Unsafe Online Spaces for Children & Young People
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 08 (IPS) – The internet and digital technology have allowed children and young people to connect, exchange knowledge and information, and truly...
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