Charlotte – Global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes Scott Coward as of counsel in the firm’s Corporate practice. Based in the Carolinas and practicing out of the Charlotte and Raleigh offices, Coward rejoins the firm after serving as Chief Legal Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of […]
Read MoreSecuring Freedom of Expression and Community Radio for Indigenous Peoples in Guatemala: The Path Towards Bill 4087 Country Guatemala agnes Wed, 09/09/2026 – 14:14 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image By Cesar Gomez (Maya Pocomam, CS Staff) Freedom of expression is an inherent right for everyone, free from censorship […]
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Following the June earthquakes in Venezuela, UNICEF has provided on-the-ground support, scaling up supplies and services to reach vulnerable children and their families. Credit: UNICEF/Francisco Segovia By Oritro KarimUNITED NATIONS, Sep 9 2026 (IPS) Two months after devastating twin earthquakes struck northern and central Venezuela on June 24, the humanitarian […]
Read MoreAs we enter the latter part of 2026, eight months after the removal of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela is presenting foreign investors with an opportunity that has not existed in a generation. Sanctions relief is expanding, new mining and energy legislation is opening sectors long closed to private capital, and new […]
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Protests during the World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance, held in Durban, South Africa, from 31 August to 7 September 2001. Credit: NCDHR By Paul Divakar NamalaLONDON, Sep 8 2026 (IPS) My name is Paul Divakar Namala. I am the Executive Director of The Inclusivity Project […]
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The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), Sevilla, 2025. Credit: Forus By Justina KaluinaitėNEW YORK, Sep 7 2026 (IPS) The 81st session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA81) opens tomorrow at a particularly important moment for multilateralism. The UN80 reform initiative has entered what the Secretary-General describes as […]
Read MoreDaria Egereva Nominated for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize Country Russia agnes Mon, 09/07/2026 – 09:05 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image Reposted from www.daria-egereva.org Russian human rights defender, Indigenous rights activist and environmental advocate Daria Egereva has been nominated for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. Her nomination was submitted […]
Read More7 Things to Do on International Indigenous Women’s Day Country Global agnes Sat, 09/05/2026 – 20:47 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image September 5 marks the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Women and Girls, honoring the strength, leadership, and resistance of Indigenous women across generations. The date commemorates Aymara […]
Read MoreThe United Kingdom has introduced a new disclosure regime for investment products that are made available to retail investors. The new requirements apply to consumer composite investments (CCIs) and took effect on 6 April 2026. Firms must replace their current retail product disclosure (UCITS KIIDs, PRIIPs KIDs) with a new […]
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First Lady of Sierra Leone, Dr. Fatima Maade Bio (center), and Bhuwan Ribhu of Just Rights for Children (left), outside the UN General Assembly. Credit: Naureen Hossain/IPS By Naureen HossainUNITED NATIONS, Sep 4 2026 (IPS) As the 18th session of the UN General Assembly draws to a close, one of […]
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