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The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) – the world’s longest-standing feminist peace organisation – is…
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The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) – the world’s longest-standing feminist peace organisation – is thrilled to announce its next International Board. The organisation is also announcing the appointment of Sylvie Ndongmo of WILPF Cameroon as its reelected International President. The new members include: Sylvie Ndongmo of WILPF Cameroon as International President – re-elected Desiree Sterner of WILPF Sweden as Vice President Diana Salcedo of WILPF Colombia as Vice President […]
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Candidates running in Zambia’s general elections on 13 August must commit to reversing a growing pattern of authoritarian practices that threaten human rights before, during and after the polls, Amnesty International said today. In a new briefing, Authoritarian Practices Eating Away at Human Rights in Zambia: Escalating crackdown on human rights ahead of the 2026 general […]
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In an executive order, President Trump calls for fewer recommended childhood vaccinations and more spacing between shots. Medical experts warn the changes lack scientific backing and could leave children less protected.
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The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) – the world’s longest-standing feminist peace organisation – is thrilled to announce its next International Board. The organisation is also announcing the appointment of Sylvie Ndongmo of WILPF Cameroon as…
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Candidates running in Zambia’s general elections on 13 August must commit to reversing a growing pattern of authoritarian practices that threaten human rights before, during and after the polls, Amnesty…
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In an executive order, President Trump calls for fewer recommended childhood vaccinations and more spacing between shots. Medical experts warn the changes lack scientific backing and could leave children less…
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Turkey’s parliament has taken a major step toward ending four decades of conflict with the PKK. The new law sets out how some militants can return to civilian life, but…
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A powerful earthquake, measured at magnitude 7.4, has struck Colombia, killing dozens of people and trapping many under rubble. Cities including Cali, Pereira and Manizales were among the hardest-hit.
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Israel 1 May 2026 #1
Israel 1 May 2026 #1 lalasor Fri, 05/01/2026 – 19:46 Israel Fri, 05/01/2026 – 12:00 1 May 2026 Israel’s military said that it had destroyed “more than 40 Hizbollah infrastructure sites” in Lebanon over the previous day, including “command centers, military structures and additional terrorist infrastructure”.
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Lebanon 1 May 2026 #1
Lebanon 1 May 2026 #1 lalasor Fri, 05/01/2026 – 19:45 Lebanon Fri, 05/01/2026 – 12:00 1 May 2026 Israel’s military said that it had destroyed “more than 40 Hizbollah infrastructure sites” in Lebanon over the previous day, including “command centers, military structures and additional terrorist infrastructure”.
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Washington 1 May 2026 #1
Washington 1 May 2026 #1 lalasor Fri, 05/01/2026 – 19:44 Washington Fri, 05/01/2026 – 12:00 1 May 2026 The U.S. announced sanctions against “three Iranian foreign currency exchange houses and their associated front companies as part of Economic Fury and Treasury’s ongoing efforts to disrupt the Iranian regime’s financial lifelines that sustain its war effort”.
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Jihadist and Separatist Rebels Gain Ground in Mali
Jihadist and Separatist Rebels Gain Ground in Mali hschaub Fri, 05/01/2026 – 17:47 Latest Updates Africa Asia-Pacific Europe Latin America & Caribbean Middle East & North Africa United States Global Issues & Institutions My Reading List Podcast / Africa 01 May 2026 1 minute Jihadist and Separatist Rebels Gain Ground in Mali This week on […]
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Middle East crisis puts aid, food, fuel further out of reach for millions already struggling – UN agencies
As the Middle East crisis continues the humanitarian fallout is worsening, with aid route disruptions and food and fuel price hikes wrecking the lives and the rights of the most vulnerable people worldwide, UN agencies warned on Friday.
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MIDDLE EAST LIVE 1 May: Strain on food, fuel and aid systems continues
Strain on food, fuel and aid systems continues as the global impacts of the Middle East crisis deepen. Rising oil prices, supply disruptions and mounting transport costs are affecting humanitarian operations and access to essential goods far beyond the region. Stay with us for live updates.
Kenya seeks regional coordination to build African mineral value chains
African leaders have intensified calls for governments to stop exporting raw minerals and step up efforts to align their policies, share infrastructure and coordinate investment to add value to their resources and bring economic prosperity to the continent. In a speech to the inaugural Kenya Mining Investment Conference & Expo in Nairobi this week, Kenyan […]
Türkiye’s COP31 presidency and IEA join forces on clean energy push
Türkiye’s COP31 presidency has struck a “strategic” partnership with the International Energy Agency (IEA), aiming to speed up the global clean energy transition amid “the biggest energy crisis in history” triggered by the Iran war. The Paris-based watchdog will work with the host nation of this year’s UN climate summit on areas including energy supply […]
Santa Marta summit kick-starts work on key steps for fossil fuel transition
As oil prices spike due to the Iran war, a new diplomatic process launched in Colombia will support a group of 57 countries – among them large fossil-fuel producers – interested in designing national roadmaps and a new financial architecture to wean their economies off coal, oil and gas, as well as building a trade […]
When Rights Are Quietly Disappeared: Resisting Authoritarian Practices Through Human Rights Education
Imagine this scenario…. Imagine waking up one day to find that certain topics can no longer be discussed openly. Schools avoid difficult conversations. Journalists tread more carefully. Your news feed shows fewer critical voices. Public spaces feel less safe for protest or dissent. Nothing dramatic happened overnight! There are no obvious turning points, just a […]