As the end of the calendar year approaches, we would like to remind our clients of some year-end estate planning ideas to consider. A person can currently make annual gifts of up to US$16,000 per recipient to an unlimited number of individuals free from any gift tax. For a married […]
Read MoreWorld Children’s Day Statement by ECW Director Yasmine Sherif By Yasmine SherifNEW YORK, Nov 21 2022 (IPS-Partners) On World Children’s Day, we must remember what it means to be a child born with a right to reach the human potential. Nothing is more precious, more priceless, than a child growing […]
Read MoreAgricultural Insurance in Rwanda: Principles, Products, and Practices to Inform the National Agriculture Insurance Scheme (NAIS) mgomez Mon, 11/21/2022 – 09:40 Agricultural Insurance in Rwanda: Principles, Products, and Practices to Inform the National Agriculture Insurance Scheme (NAIS) Agricultural Insurance in Rwanda: Principles, Products, and Practices to Inform the National Agriculture […]
Read MoreA Philippine archipelago known for tropical vacations will become the focus of political attention this week when Vice President Kamala Harris becomes the highest ranking US official to visit its main island.
Read MoreCountry: Somalia Source: Save the Children The number of children being treated for the worst form of malnutrition in Baidoa rose more than five-fold this year, according to data collected by agencies, including Save the Children.
Read MorePhoto: Pixabay/12019 Floods have wreaked havoc across much of the United States, with extreme storms and climate change-related disasters becoming more prevalent. For people living in floodplains, each event’s risks can prove devastating. During the summer of this year, about 37 people died after five days of torrential rainfall flooded […]
Read MoreA bird thought to be extinct for 140 years has been rediscovered in the forests of Papua New Guinea.
Read MoreCountry: Yemen Source: Save the Children Despite the positive gains made for children during the nationwide truce, more than 330 Yemeni children have been killed or injured in the war so far this year.
Read MoreClimate change activists at COP27, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Negotiators which struggled to complete reach agreement on the critical loss and damage fund demanded by developing nations most affected by climate change. Credit: Busani Bafana/IPS By Aimable TwahirwaSHARM EL SHEIKH, Nov 20 2022 (IPS) After a tense impasse and many […]
Read MoreCoffee & Chai Chats series dcruz Fri, 11/18/2022 – 17:18 Coffee & Chai Chats series Coffee & Chai Chats series Special Event Global Gender Nutrition Food Crises Micronutrient deficiencies (MNDs) can lead to devastating health Read more about Coffee & Chai Chats series
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