On 15 March, a New York federal court rendered a big win1, not just for Sephora, but for personal care brands and retailers that want to make “clean” claims. As the personal care industry has increasingly embraced the term “clean” to market products in response to rising consumer demand, so […]
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Read MoreA model wearing a dress from the Presidential collection created by Theresa Giannuzzi, as part of South African Fashion Week. The collection was inspired by the clothes worn by former South African President Nelson Mandela. By Joyce ChimbiNAIROBI, Apr 1 2024 (IPS) It is a new dawn as Africa’s high […]
Read MoreCountry: Afghanistan Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs This is the third time that the northern region has experienced flooding in less than a month, with seven people killed and 384 families affected in heavy rains that occurred on 21 and 26-27 March.
Read MoreCountries: Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, Libya, South Sudan, Sudan Source: Integrated Food Security Phase Classification As of March 2024, a total of 4.86 million people are estimated to be acutely malnourished, of whom 3.66 million are children under five and 1.2 million are pregnant and lactating women.
Read MoreCountries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Sudan, Uganda Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Since the start of the conflict in South Sudan more than 10 years ago, growing needs compounded by food shortages, insecurity and the impacts of climate change, have kept South Sudanese in […]
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Read MoreOlder women and women with disabilities are underrepresented in global data on violence against women. Credit: WHO/Kiana Hayeri By Naureen HossainUNITED NATIONS, Mar 29 2024 (IPS) Older women and women with disabilities experience abuse that is unique to their demographics, yet they are underrepresented in national and global databases, according […]
Read MoreCountry: Mongolia Source: Save the Children Many children in the worst affected areas of the country, where around a third of the population is nomadic, are also missing out on school because of road closures brought on by thick snow and ice.
Read MoreAs employers explore ways to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the bounds of existing and emerging legislation and guidance, and as government agencies, states, and municipalities seek to regulate AI in employment and other areas, the use of AI by job applicants has proceeded largely under the radar. But an […]
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