On 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 […]

From Dispossession to Rebirth: The Nama’s Post-Apartheid Journey in Namibia 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 stretches […]

On 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 […]

This replenishment sends a clear message: the world is not giving up on nature even in a time of competing priorities. Our donor countries have risen to the challenge and made bold commitments towards a more positive future for the planet. – Claude Gascon, Interim CEO and Chairperson of the […]

Flawed FPIC in Brazil`s FICO Railway Project Raises Alarms Country Brazil agnes Thu, 04/09/2026 – 13:47 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image Scholars denounce serious violations of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) in Brazil, arguing that FUNAI’s handling of consultations around the FICO railway has compromised the rights […]

As of 7 April 2026, law no. 34/2026 has entered into force, introducing significant changes regarding smart-working arrangements in Italy. In particular, the law strengthens Italian employers’ health and safety obligations towards employees working remotely. It provides that: The employer must deliver a written information notice to both the employee […]

Global law firm K&L Gates has advised Olam Holdings Pte. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore-listed Olam Group, on the sale of Mindsprint Pte. Ltd. and its subsidiaries to Wipro Networks Pte. Limited at an enterprise value of US$375 million. The sale is expected to close at the end of June […]