By Yasmine SherifNEW YORK, May 14 2024 (IPS) The words above, by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, serve as a reminder that we still have a long way to go to in educating ourselves. In doing so, we will naturally ensure that the young generation can access an inclusive quality […]
Read MoreBelen Staff/Board Photo /sites/default/files/2024-05/IMG_0093.jpg agnes Tue, 05/14/2024 – 11:29 Staff/Board Category Staff Belen Iñiguez, Publications Distribution Assistant, is based in La Paz, Bolivia. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Logistics from the Bolivian Private University, with a specialization in Digital Marketing. Passionate about fashion and textile design, Belen […]
Read MoreCountry: Afghanistan Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs To date, 180 people have been confirmed killed and 242 injured, with 8,975 homes destroyed or damaged. Among the most affected districts are Burka and Baghlani Jadid in Baghlan Province.
Read MoreTwo decisions this year in the United Kingdom concerning Leicester City Football Club (Leicester City) and Newcastle United Football Club (Newcastle United) show that competition law may be becoming a more prevalent part of the beautiful game. In the Leicester City case the parties involved were found to have breached […]
Read MoreHector Alan Valdes Suarez from the Global Youth Biodiversity Network speaks about the youth perspective being an invaluable asset in the implementation of the Biodiversity Plan. Credit: Joyce Chimbi/IPS By Joyce ChimbiNAIROBI, May 13 2024 (IPS) The triple planetary crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and waste are escalating. […]
Read MoreCountry: occupied Palestinian territory Source: UN Children’s Fund For five days, no fuel and virtually no aid entered Gaza. This is already a huge issue for the population and for all humanitarians but in days, the lack of fuel could grind operations to a halt.
Read MoreThe triennial International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE-2024), centred on the theme “Transformation Towards Sustainable Agri-Food Systems” is scheduled from August 2-7, 2024, in New Delhi, India. The conference offers a distinctive platform, providing a golden opportunity for the agricultural academic institutions and researchers to convene in person, exchange knowledge, […]
Read MoreCountry: Haiti Source: UN Children’s Fund The amount of children projected to suffer from severe acute malnutrition is forecast to increase by an alarming 19 per cent this year, according to UNICEF and partners.
Read MoreThe Al-Helal Al-Emirati maternity hospital in Rafah is one of the last remaining functioning health facilities in southern Gaza. Midwives are delivering more than 70 babies per day in dire conditions and while drastically under-supplied. Credit: UNFPA Palestine/Bisan Ouda By Natalia KanemUNITED NATIONS, May 10 2024 (IPS) Today, as millions […]
Read MoreCountries: Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania Source: International Organization for Migration So far, 637,000 people have been hit, including 234,000 IDPs. “In this critical moment … the call remains urgent for sustainable efforts to address human mobility spurred by a changing climate.”
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