By Anis Chowdhury and Khalilur RahmanSYDNEY, NEW YORK, Sep 16 2024 (IPS) Bangladesh’s White Paper committee will review foreign loan deals signed by the fallen kleptocratic regime. We recommend that it identifies and declares the loans or portions of loans that did not benefit the nation as unpayable, because they […]
Read MoreReport Warns Santacruz Silver of Serious Human Rights Violations at Bolivia Mine ahead of AGM Country Bolivia agnes Mon, 09/16/2024 – 12:50 Issues Human Rights Lands, Resources, and Environments Program 5 Main Image Reposted from Earthworks By Paulina Personius Last week, Indigenous leaders from the Ayllu Acre Antequera in Bolivia, […]
Read MoreBy External SourceSep 14 2024 (IPS-Partners) Democracy is as much a process as a goal. For the ideal of Democracy to be enjoyed by everyone, it requires participation and support. The international community, national governing bodies, civil society, and individuals – all have a part to play. By upholding […]
Read More17 Years of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Country Global agnes Fri, 09/13/2024 – 16:13 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image September 13, 2024, marks 17 years since the United Nations General Assembly adopted the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). In a […]
Read MoreA student participates in an art therapy session at an ECW-supported school in Kyiv, Ukraine. In partnership with UNICEF Ukraine and Caritas Ukraine, the school offers vital mental health and psychosocial support, alongside essential learning materials, helping children recover from trauma and promoting social cohesion between host communities and displaced […]
Read MoreAustralian Update Guide to Sustainable Collaborations – ACCC On 8 July 2024, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) published a draft guide on Sustainability collaborations and Australian competition law for consultation (Guide). The ACCC defines ‘sustainability collaborations’ as ‘discussions, agreements or other practices amongst businesses which are aimed at […]
Read MoreThe three most important perspectives to consider in improving healthcare are social support, place of residence, and genetics. These factors are all critical for predicting health disorders and ensuring the delivery of quality healthcare. Credit: Kristin Palitza/IPS By Ifeanyi NsoforABUJA, Sep 12 2024 (IPS) A recent study published in Journal Communications Medicine explores […]
Read MoreMeet Our KOEF 2024 Grant Partners Strengthening Livelihoods around Lands and Climate Change Country Global agnes Thu, 09/12/2024 – 15:28 Issues Lands, Resources, and Environments Program 5 Main Image The Keepers of the Earth Fund (KOEF) is proud to announce our 2024 partnerships with Indigenous communities. At Cultural Survival, we […]
Read MoreOn 22 August 2024, the Senate passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Market Infrastructure and Other Measures) Bill 2024 (the Bill), which requires certain organisations to make mandatory climate-related financial disclosures in their annual reports for financial years commencing after 1 January 2025. The Bill passed the Government-controlled House of […]
Read MoreBy Jomo Kwame SundaramKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sep 11 2024 (IPS) Marginalised and dominated economically by the Global North, developing countries must urgently cooperate to better strive for their shared interests in achieving world peace and sustainable development. Jomo Kwame Sundaram Cold War rivalry During the first Cold War between the […]
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