There are 244 million children out of school. Credit: Shafiqul Alam Kiron/IPS By Baher KamalMADRID, Sep 7 2022 (IPS) More than two-thirds of 10-year-olds are unable to read and understand a simple text. This shocking finding should be enough to be alarmed about the horrifying fate of an entire generation. […]
Read MoreCountry: Nigeria Source: UN Office of the SRSG for Children and Armed Conflict The highly volatile and rapidly evolving security situation in north-eastern Nigeria however continues to have a negative impact on the protection of conflict-affected children.
Read MoreGlobal Food Policy Report 2022 Nepal launch: Accelerating innovation and investments to transform food systems Sep 7, 2022 jmcquaid Wed, 09/07/2022 – 08:00 Global Food Policy Report 2022 Nepal launch: Accelerating innovation and investments to transform food systems Rebika Laishram Addressing growing risks from climate change, conflict, and other problems. […]
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Photo: Pixabay/TheOtherBen Edible seaweeds and algae — or sea vegetables — are a group of aquatic plants that are found in the ocean. Kelp, dulse, wakame and sea grapes are all types of seaweeds that are used in seaweed-based dishes. Though eating seaweed is mostly common in Asian countries, today seaweeds are […]
Read MoreHumanitarian agencies have warned Pakistan is in need of long-term aid as the death toll from its catastrophic flooding continues to climb.
Read MoreWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN A MINUTE OR LESS For decades, companies have struggled to find a solution to the problem of expensive and disruptive class action lawsuits. When the U.S. Supreme Court held—in AT&T Mobility LLC v. Concepcion—that arbitration clauses and class action waivers in consumer and employment […]
Read MoreGlobal Food Policy Report 2022 South Asia Launch: Climate change and food systems transformation in India Sep 6, 2022 jmcquaid Tue, 09/06/2022 – 13:56 Global Food Policy Report 2022 South Asia Launch: Climate change and food systems transformation in India Anisha Mohan Accelerating policies and investments to contend with shocks […]
Read MoreCountry: Papua New Guinea Source: International Organization for Migration Violence began in May, before the general election in July, and has continued through August 2022. Clashes during the several-day period of the election were the most severe.
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Over one year after the Taliban takeover, an estimated 24.4 million people – 59 per cent of the population in Afghanistan – are dependent on international aid and emergency relief in their day-to-day lives. Credit: UNAMA/Fraidoon Poya By Baher KamalMADRID, Sep 6 2022 (IPS) Both mainstream media, international bodies and […]
Read MorePhoto: Pixabay/Goumbik Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is an umbrella term for corporations’ various efforts to promote social, economic and environmental change. With climate change becoming a more urgent issue, the environment has become CSR’s primary focus. CSR can help the green transition. Many companies switched to remote work in response […]
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