A girl reads a story book with lessons on life skills at an ELA club in Uganda. Credit: Uganda/BRAC By Naureen HossainUNITED NATIONS, Feb 22 2023 (IPS) BRAC’s Empowerment and Livelihood Program (ELA) has benefitted tens of thousands of girls, and its recently released report shows an organization willing to […]
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Country: Ukraine Source: Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining Beyond the immediate threat to the lives of civilians, these explosive devices are disrupting food production, transportation, and access to humanitarian aid, often where it is most needed.
Read MorePhoto: Pixabay/NickyPe Once, not that long ago in biological terms, lynxes prowled for prey in the forests of Britain. By now, however, most of those forests have been felled and the big cats were driven extinct in medieval times. They don’t have to be gone forever, however. The concept of […]
Read MoreHealth care employment law was once again a critical focus for many legislative bodies in 2022. While much of our 2021 Year in Review focused on how states addressed the COVID-19 pandemic itself, most notably with respect to vaccine mandates, the theme of 2022 appeared to be states reacting to […]
Read MoreDoha — A team of lawyers from global law firm K&L Gates LLP recently acted as international legal advisor to Dukhan Bank QPSC on the bank’s successful direct listing on the main market of the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE). Dukhan Bank is the third largest and fastest-growing Islamic bank in […]
Read MorePhoto: Pixabay/12019 Watching nature documentaries is a favorite pastime for those of us who love nature with all its wonders, but doing so could have benefits for the planet itself. That is because people who enjoy watching documentaries on the natural world can become more interested in plants with a […]
Read MoreIn an extensive report, Bloomberg discusses how Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine highlighted the role of fertilizers — and who controls them — as a strategic lever of global influence.
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Gilad Sade, in white, with Itamar Ben Gvir, to his left, during Gvir’s visit with alleged recruits during a trial in 2004. All the minors were convicted. Credit: Ilan Mizrahi. By Karlos ZurutuzaROME, Feb 21 2023 (IPS) Harassing Palestinians, vandalizing their cars and houses, occupying their lands: Gilad Sade, a […]
Read MoreCountry: Ukraine Source: UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Some 90.3 per cent of civilian casualties were caused by explosive weapons with wide area effects, including artillery shells, cruise and ballistic missiles, and air strikes.
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A view of the Security Council Chamber as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (on screen) of Ukraine, addresses the Security Council meeting on the situation in Ukraine. April 2022. The Russian invasion of Ukraine began 24 February 2022. Credit: UN Photo/Loey Felipe By Arul LouisUNITED NATIONS, Feb 20 2023 (IPS) Paralysed by […]
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