Country: Syrian Arab Republic Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs In addition to the casualties, critical public infrastructure has been damaged or destroyed, resulting in heightened risks for civilian access to food, electricity and health services.
Read MoreMichel Forst on His Mandate as UN Special Rapporteur on Environmental Defenders Country Global agnes Sat, 09/02/2023 – 12:31 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image Cultural Survival interviewed Michel Forst, the first person to hold the mandate of UN Special Rapporteur on Environmental Defenders, which is the first international […]
Read MoreCultural Survival hace un llamado de solidaridad hacia la comunidad de Yvy Pyte del Pueblo Indígena Paĩ Tavyterã Country Paraguay agnes Thu, 08/31/2023 – 18:21 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image Cultural Survival hace un llamado de solidaridad hacia la comunidad de Yvy Pyte del Pueblo Indígena Paĩ Tavyterã, […]
Read MoreThe Australian Government has recently announced that another comprehensive review of the Franchising Code of Conduct (Code) is to be undertaken by Dr. Michael Schaper. The report, which is intended to include appropriate findings and recommendations, is expected to be provided to the Minister for Small Business, the Honourable Julie […]
Read MoreGlobal – Global law firm K&L Gates LLP has advised PT Pertamina Hulu Energi (PHE) on the purchase of Shell’s participating interest in Indonesia’s Masela Production Sharing Contract (Masela PSC), together with Petronas Masela Sdn. Bhd. The transaction is subject to the completion of certain conditions, including regulatory approval from the […]
Read MorePhoto: Pexels/Peter Simmons The global fisheries industry feeds billions of people and so fears of stocks running lower and lower as a result of overfishing and climate change are adding to concerns over long-term food security. According to new research, however, we can be somewhat optimistic because fish stocks in […]
Read MoreIf production decreases due to El Niño, there will be less food availability, and the income of the most vulnerable households that live and eat on what they produce will be reduced. Credit: Ligia Calderón / FAO By Mario LubetkinSANTIAGO, Sep 1 2023 (IPS) The climatic phenomenon known as “El […]
Read MoreCountry: Central African Republic Source: Médecins Sans Frontières Two incidents in less than a week and 16 total this year have prompted MSF to temporarily suspend movements to supported health centres on the outskirts of Batangafo.
Read MoreThe Asia-Pacific Regional Science and Innovation Forum held today highlighted the need for investments and the active involvement of young people, women and indigenous communities in building climate-resilient agrifood systems in the region. It spotlighted climate-actions driven by young people and local communities in Asia-Pacific with a focus on climate-smart […]
Read MoreOn 25 August 2023, the Cemex decision by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board)1 upended 52 years of Board law that had previously enshrined the secret-ballot election as the default method for union certification. Cemex holds that employers violate Section 8(a)(5) of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA or […]
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