By Sotaro Kusumoto and Osamu KusumotoTOKYO, Japan, Sep 12 2023 (IPS) SDGs and global governance Sustainable development is the challenge of how to build a society in which humanity can live with dignity in this global environment. The SDGs set 17 goals and 169 targets to achieve sustainable development. […]
Read MoreGiving a Platform to Indigenous Water Protectors: The Fifth Mni Ki Wakan Summit United Indigenous Water Protectors from across the Globe Country Global agnes Tue, 09/12/2023 – 14:02 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image By Amelia Schafer, ICT + Rapid City Journal, reposted with permission RAPID CITY, S.D. – What started as […]
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Read MoreCountries: Afghanistan, Nicaragua Source: UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Violations of human rights in the country are not new but the dynamic imposed by the Taliban constitutes a systematic assault on the rights and freedoms of the population, particularly women and girls.
Read MorePhoto: Pixabay/rgerber Freshwater sources are in decline globally as a result of climate change while they are also being badly polluted at the same time. Scientists are seeking new ways to ensure adequate water supplies and as part of those efforts researchers at the University of South Australia have designed a […]
Read MoreSUMMARY On 17 August, a Florida judged denied a bid by four Chinese citizens and a real estate brokerage firm for summary judgment to block enforcement of Senate Bill 264. Effective 1 July 2023, Senate Bill 264 (codified under Fla. Stat., ch. 692, pt. III – Conveyances to Foreign Entities) […]
Read MorePhoto: Pixabay/DaveMeier The U.S. government is investing over US$7 billion in the coming years to try to manage the nation’s escalating wildfire crisis. That includes a commitment to treat at least 60 million acres in the next 10 years by expanding forest-thinning efforts and controlled burns. While that sounds like a lot – 60 million acres is about […]
Read MoreCandyce Staff/Board Photo /sites/default/files/2023-09/unnamed%20%2861%29.jpg agnes Mon, 09/11/2023 – 15:53 Staff/Board Category Staff Candyce Testa (Pequot), Bazaar Program Manager, lives with her community on the Mashantucket Reservation in Connecticut. Forever thankful for the knowledge generously shared by her Elders, Candyce holds a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from the University of Rhode […]
Read MoreCountry: Türkiye Source: Save the Children The earthquake totally destroyed 1,842 educational facilities and damaged an additional 637. It disrupted the education of nearly 4 million children including 350,000 refugee and migrant children.
Read MoreProtection is paramount to ensure that processes run smoothly during High-Level week. Credit: Shutterstock By Mollie Fraser-AndrewsGENEVA, Switzerland, Sep 11 2023 (IPS) The United Nations Security and Safety Service is the Division charged with the strategic management of safety and security operations at Headquarters, Offices away from Headquarters, Regional Commissions, […]
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