Myanmar Faces Increasing Uncertainty as Opposition to the Military Coup Grows
BANGKOK, Feb 08 (IPS) – Myanmar is in a deep political crisis. Over the past week — reminiscent of the pro-democracy demonstrations of 1988...
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NEW DELHI, India, Feb 08 (IPS) – Over the years, Turkey has survived three Coup d’état in which its military forces took power, in...
KATHMANDU, Nepal, Feb 08 (IPS) – Kul Chandra Gautam, a Nepali diplomat, is a former Assistant Secretary-General of the UN and Deputy Executive Director...
The Struggle to End Female Genital Mutilation: A Dark Secret No More
NEW DELHI, India, Feb 06 (IPS) – Survivors of female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C), are determined to share their stories to end this...
Q&A: Documenting COVID-19 Effect on Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 05 (IPS) – With the COVID-19 pandemic adding complex layers of challenges to the issue of sexual and reproductive health for...
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 05 (IPS) – A vital pillar in the justice and security system, the sole forensic science laboratory in the West Bank...
El Aromo Solar Project Sets Precedent for Renewable Energy in Ecuador
SANTIAGO, Feb 04 (IPS) – In December 2020, the “El Aromo” solar energy project was approved in coastal Manabí province, Ecuador. Operated by the...
Why its Crucial Not to Limit the Youth’s Access and Use of Family Planning
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 04 (IPS) – With the COVID-19 pandemic negatively affecting access to Adolescent and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health (AYSRH) services, it’s...
China & Russia Throw Protective Arms Around Myanmar
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 04 (IPS) – The UN Special Envoy on Myanmar, Christine Schraner Burgener, appealed to the Security Council on February 2 to...
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