© UNICEF/Tess Ingram Parts of the city of Khan Younis are now almost unrecognizable after more than eight months of intense bombardment, UN officers report. Credit: UNICEF/Tess Ingram By Norman SolomonSAN FRANCISCO, Jun 21 2024 (IPS) “When someone shows you who they are,” Maya Angelou said, “believe them the first […]

Country: occupied Palestinian territory Source: UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights OHCHR published an assessment on six emblematic attacks by the Israeli Defense Forces in Gaza last year that led to high numbers of civilian fatalities and widespread destruction of civilian objects.

By Yasmine SherifNEW YORK, Jun 20 2024 (IPS-Partners) On World Refugee Day, we must stand in solidarity with the 120 million forcibly displaced people – including 43 million refugees worldwide – who have lost their homes and their human rights as the result of persecution and conflict. As we unite […]

Country: World Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Overall, 73% of people across 52 countries surveyed agreed that people should be able to take refuge in other countries, including their own. However, support has dampened since the peak in 2022.

Amanda Hernández and Nicole Cecilia Delgado, co-directors of La Impresora. Credit: courtesy of La Impresora By SWANSAN JUAN / PARIS, Jun 19 2024 (IPS) On meeting Amanda Hernández, one is immediately struck by her infectious energy and her generous sharing of information about Puerto Rican writers and books. At a […]