Six month wait for water to recede, warn relief agencies — Global Issues

Six month wait for water to recede, warn relief agencies — Global Issues

Close to eight million people have been displaced by the disaster and the UN along with the authorities and partners have continued to race to reach affected populations with desperately needed relief items. Southern Sindh province is still in crisis, with many areas still under water. To date, more than…

UN Bans NGOs During High-Level Meetings of World Leaders— Triggering Strong Protests — Global Issues

UN Bans NGOs During High-Level Meetings of World Leaders— Triggering Strong Protests — Global Issues

by Thalif Deen (united nations) Tuesday, September 20, 2022 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Sep 20 (IPS) – When world leaders, numbering over 150, make their annual political pilgrimage to address the General Assembly in the third week of September, the security at the world body is exceptionally tight. And this…

New UN guide helps support perinatal mental healthcare in ‘stigma-free’ environment — Global Issues

New UN guide helps support perinatal mental healthcare in ‘stigma-free’ environment — Global Issues

Life-altering moments like pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood can be stressful for women and their partners, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). 🤰🏻 Pregnancy🤱🏾 Birth👩‍👧 Early parenthood These life altering moments can be stressful for women & their partners and might impact their #MentalHealth. 🆕 WHO guide supports maternal…

Climate Change Crisis Nonacceptance — Global Issues

Climate Change Crisis Nonacceptance — Global Issues

The nonacceptance of the climate change crisis persists despite its increasingly visible worldwide consequences. Credit: Manipadma Jena/IPS Opinion by Joseph Chamie (portland, usa) Monday, September 19, 2022 Inter Press Service PORTLAND, USA, Sep 19 (IPS) – Many people around the world, especially those among the political far-right, do not accept the…

Mexico’s Electric Mobility, Stuck in Fossil Fuel Traffic — Global Issues

Mexico’s Electric Mobility, Stuck in Fossil Fuel Traffic — Global Issues

The Mexico City government is increasing the number of electric buses in its fleet, such as the trolleybuses pictured here on a street in the south of the capital. But their energy source is still fossil fuels and the deployment of electric cars remains slow in the country. CREDIT: Emilio…

The Day the UN General Assembly Abandoned its New York City Home — Global Issues

The Day the UN General Assembly Abandoned its New York City Home — Global Issues

by Thalif Deen (united nations) Monday, September 19, 2022 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Sep 19 (IPS) – When the United Nations decided to locate its 39-storeyed Secretariat in New York city, the United States, as host nation, signed a “headquarters agreement” in 1947 not only ensuring diplomatic immunity to foreign…