Dr. Tshilidzi Marwala, USG and Rector of the United Nations University, and Ms. Kaoru Nemeto, Director of the United Nations Information Centre, during a discussion titled ‘Building the Future: Synergetic Collaboration on Nuclear and Climate Crises.’ Credit: Soka Gakkai International By Naureen HossainUNITED NATIONS, Sep 23 2024 (IPS) Driving the […]
Read MoreBy Yasmine SherifNEW YORK, Sep 21 2024 (IPS) The longing for peace transcends time, geography and religion. Based on justice, human rights and universal values outlined in the UN Charter, a culture of peace brings us all together in our common agenda for humanity. We can only co-exist by aligning […]
Read MoreFamilies residing in a makeshift displacement camp located in the main square of Leogane, Haiti. Credit: UNICEF/Le Lijour By Oritro KarimUNITED NATIONS, Sep 21 2024 (IPS) Amid the ongoing civil unrest in Haiti due to gang violence, levels of internal displacement have soared. Mass internal displacements in Haiti have led […]
Read MoreQatar has one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. To meet the demands of its rapid economic growth and to diversify away from the hydrocarbons industry, international investors are increasingly seeking to establish a presence in Qatar. The country has undergone significant regulatory changes to encourage foreign investors to […]
Read MorePolice Violence and State Complicity Claims Another Guarani Kaiowá Life in Brazil Country Brazil agnes Fri, 09/20/2024 – 10:11 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image Cultural Survival Urgently Calls on the Federal Government to Take Immediate Action to Complete Demarcation of Indigenous Lands Cultural Survival denounces another criminal act […]
Read MoreCivil society leaders at the Forus General Assembly in Gaborone, Botswana. Credit: Forus By Sarah StrackNEW YORK, Sep 20 2024 (IPS) In a context of shrinking civic space that threatens civil society participation in an increasing number of countries and all the way to some UN processes, world leaders will […]
Read MoreFor over six decades, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has stood as a leading advocate for the protection of endangered species, habitats, and ecosystems worldwide. Founded in 1961, WWF’s mission is to halt the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and build a future in which humans live […]
Read MoreMeet Our 2024 KOEF Partners Championing Their Indigenous Languages, Knowledge Systems, and Cultures Country Global agnes Thu, 09/19/2024 – 11:14 Issues Languages and Cultures 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 value cultivating […]
Read MoreThe aftermath of Typhoon Yagi in Thai Nguyen, Vietnam. September 11, 2024. Credit: UNICEF/Do Khuong Duy By Oritro KarimUNITED NATIONS, Sep 19 2024 (IPS) In early September, Typhoon Yagi, a deadly tropical cyclone, hit Southeast Asia and Southern China, causing widespread destruction. According to the United Nations (UN), wind speeds, […]
Read MoreGlobal law firm K&L Gates LLP received US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for pyrotechnics company Pyro Spectaculars by Souza to put on a world-class drone light and pyrotechnic show. On 16 August, the FAA granted an exemption allowing the company to use pyrotechnics on their drones as part of […]
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