Civil 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 […]

The 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, […]

Farmer Crescencio Hernández checks seedlings in his chinampa in the San Gregorio Atlapulco collective land, in the Xochimilco municipality, in the south of the extensive metropolitan area of Mexico City. Credit: Emilio Godoy / IPS By Emilio GodoySAN GREGORIO ATLAPULCO, Mexico , Sep 18 2024 (IPS) Mexican Crescencio Hernández orders […]

Students interact with ECW’s Executive Director, Yasmine Sherif, as they participate 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. Credit: ECW By IPS CorrespondentUNITED NATIONS, Sep 17 2024 (IPS) […]

Resilient Roots: The Enduring Legacy of Koĩts-Sunuwar Indigenous Education agnes Tue, 09/17/2024 – 10:50 CSQ Issue 48-3: Indigenous Education: Safeguarding Our Knowledge for Future Generations September 2024 Read on Issuu Buy a copy Subscribe The Koĩts-Sunuwar Peoples of Nepal have a deeply rooted Indigenous system of education that emphasizes learning […]