Tulia Akson, Tanzanian Parliament Speaker and President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) at a recent meeting organized by Asian and African Parliamentarians. Credit: Kizito Makoye/IPS By Kizito MakoyeDAR ES SALAAM, Mar 3 2025 (IPS) Speaker of the Tanzanian Parliament and President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Tulia Akson, has called […]
Read MoreBy Rosi OrozcoMEXICO CITY, Feb 28 2025 (IPS) In 2020, a historic announcement emerged from the Global Trafficking in Persons Report, an annual assessment that evaluates human exploitation in 129 countries. For the first time, the world witnessed a 13% decrease in the number of victims. For those of us […]
Read MoreThe measles outbreak in West Texas continues to grow, with health officials reporting 146 confirmed cases as of today. This marks an increase of 22 cases since the last update, and experts warn the actual number could be even higher due to unreported or unconfirmed cases. Rising Case Numbers and […]
Read MorePeople use plastic containers to collect drinking water in Havana. Water supply problems have worsened in recent months in Cuba, partly due to power outages that interrupt water pumping through hydraulic networks and, at times, equipment breakdowns. Credit: Jorge Luis Baños / IPS By Dariel PradasHAVANA, Feb 28 2025 (IPS) […]
Read MoreIntroduction In a decision that became public recently, the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation (Court of Cassation) in Case No. 1115 of 2024 (issued on 25 November 2024) confirmed the exclusivity of the grounds to set aside arbitral awards contained in Article 53 of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Federal […]
Read MoreSámi People Oppose Copper Mine in Norway Country Norway agnes Thu, 02/27/2025 – 11:06 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image Reposted from Lead the Charge. Norwegian mining company Nussir ASA is pursuing a copper mine on Sámi Indigenous land in northern Norway. If constructed, the mine would destroy reindeer grazing areas and […]
Read MoreThe UN Security Council Meets on Maintenance of Peace and Security of Ukraine. Credit: UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe By Oritro KarimUNITED NATIONS, Feb 27 2025 (IPS) From late 2024 to early 2025, the humanitarian situation in Ukraine has taken a turn for the worst, with poverty, violence, displacement, and damage to […]
Read MoreKonflik lahan dan sumber daya alam terus menjadi masalah di berbagai wilayah Indonesia, terutama bagi masyarakat lokal dan masyarakat adat. Kekayaan alam yang melimpah sering kali menjadi rebutan antara masyarakat, pemerintah, dan perusahaan, dan kompetisi inilah yang kemudian mencuat menjadi konflik. Salah satu hal yang kemudian menentukan bagaimana upaya penyelesaian […]
Read MoreMamasa Finds its Voice: Indigenous Youth Use Radio to Fight for Their Land Country Indonesia tia.roberts Tue, 02/25/2025 – 13:00 Issues Lands, Resources, and Environments Program 5 Main Image By Rama Wajiya, staff reporter, ORARI Mamasa, a community radio station In the remote, mountainous region of Mamasa Regency, West […]
Read MoreOn 12 February 2025, President Donald J. Trump signaled his administration’s approach to foreign investment policy with a presidential memorandum, “America First Investment Policy” (The Policy) Among the most significant priorities, The Policy directs the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS or the Committee) to ease foreign […]
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