The question of who should be responsible for meeting the rapidly growing need and expenses for elderly care remains a contentious issue in many countries. Credit: Shutterstock. By Joseph ChamiePORTLAND, USA, Apr 15 2026 (IPS) Who should be responsible for providing care and covering expenses for the elderly? Should it […]
Read MoreThe 25th Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Starts April 20!! Country Global agnes Wed, 04/15/2026 – 10:29 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image On April 20-May 1, 2026, the 26th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) will take place at the UN […]
Read MoreNearly a year after launching a new Civil Rights Fraud Initiative aimed at diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on 10 April 2026 its first False Claims Act (FCA) resolution targeting employment practices that it contends violated federal anti-discrimination requirements incorporated into government […]
Read MoreGlobal law firm K&L Gates LLP advised Dolphin Entertainment, Inc., an entertainment marketing and premium content production company, in connection with a US$15 million private investment in public equity (PIPE) financing with Lincoln Park Capital, an investment group and asset management firm. The Corporate team advising on the transaction was […]
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From the left, Rev. Tolbert Thomas Jallah Jn with Mariann Bassey Olsson during the launch of the campaign in Cartagena, Colombia. Credit: AFSA. By Isaiah EsipisuNAIROBI, Apr 14 2026 (IPS) Over 800 households in Ikolomani Constituency in Kakamega County, Western Kenya, fear eviction to pave the way for a British […]
Read MoreIN A NUTSHELL 🔧 The question “How to design sustainable products that last longer” is fundamentally a design challenge: prioritize durable materials, modularity and repairability so products fail well and can be maintained rather than discarded. ♻️ Manufacturers must enforce rigorous durability testing, publish transparent life-cycle data and offer meaningful […]
Read MoreFrom Dispossession to Rebirth: The Nama’s Post-Apartheid Journey in South Africa Country Namibia agnes Fri, 04/10/2026 – 11:29 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image By Dr. Daniel Rogei (Maasai) The story of the Nama Peoples in South Africa’s Namaqualand is one of incredible endurance. It is a narrative that […]
Read MoreParliament has passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Doubling Penalties for ACCC Enforcement) Bill 2026 (Amendment Bill). The Amendment Bill doubles the maximum civil and criminal penalties for breaches of both the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (CCA) and certain sections of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). It is the […]
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By CIVICUSApr 13 2026 (IPS) CIVICUS discusses recent regressive changes to Argentina’s labour laws with Facundo Merlán Rey, an activist with the Coordination Against Police and Institutional Repression (CORREPI), an organisation that defends workers’ rights and resists state repression. Facundo Merlán Rey Argentina has just passed the most significant […]
Read MoreOn 5 April 2026, the White House released its fiscal year 2027 (FY27) budget request, proposing US$1.5 trillion in total national security resources, and positioning American maritime revitalization as a centerpiece of the Trump administration’s federal policy agenda.1 The White House’s request is just one step in the budget process. Now […]
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