Rights experts ‘dismayed’ over continued imprisonment of Nobel Laureate Mohammadi — Global Issues

Rights experts ‘dismayed’ over continued imprisonment of Nobel Laureate Mohammadi — Global Issues

ByNews Polite

Ms. Mohammadi has been arrested multiple times, the first arrest being in 2011 for her advocacy for incarcerated human rights activists and their families. In 2015, she was rearrested and sentenced to additional years. She is currently serving a lengthy jail sentence in Tehran’s Evin Prison for “spreading anti-State propaganda”,…

Rights experts ‘dismayed’ over continued imprisonment of Nobel Laureate Mohammadi — Global Issues

UN teams ramp up aid after another earthquake strikes Afghanistan — Global Issues

ByNews Polite

The 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck near the city of Herat at 5:10 AM (00:40 AM GMT) local time, injuring over 100 people, many of whom were taken to hospitals, according to media reports. UN response UN agencies have stepped up support, deploying teams to assess the damage and assist ongoing…

The Frogs Are Drying Up! Let’s Explore What We Can Do! — Global Issues

The Frogs Are Drying Up! Let’s Explore What We Can Do! — Global Issues

ByNews Polite

Atashi Kitchen in Karuizawa operates a children’s cafeteria (Kodomo-Shokudo), providing free or low-cost meals and distributing food to those in need. Opinion by Karuta Yamamoto – Seiji Takano – Shun Shikii – Sota Yoshihar (tokyo) Tuesday, October 10, 2023 Inter Press Service TOKYO, Oct 10 (IPS) – In the third in…

Rights experts ‘dismayed’ over continued imprisonment of Nobel Laureate Mohammadi — Global Issues

Aid efforts rapidly expand as post-quake death toll rises — Global Issues

ByNews Polite

“The United Nations and our partners in Afghanistan are coordinating with the de facto authorities to swiftly assess needs and provide emergency assistance,” UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said. UN agencies, partners, and the de facto authorities continued to mount emergency operations. Initial assessments indicated that the 6.3 magnitude quake that…

UN agencies call on Pakistan to protect Afghan refugees — Global Issues

UN agencies call on Pakistan to protect Afghan refugees — Global Issues

ByNews Polite

Amid a “severe humanitarian crisis”, Afghanistan currently faces several human rights challenges, particularly for women and girls, according to the UN. Pakistan’s new plans would have “serious implications” for all who have been forced to leave the country and may face serious protection risks upon their return, the UN refugee…

Earthquake kills at least 100 in Herat, Afghanistan — Global Issues

Earthquake kills at least 100 in Herat, Afghanistan — Global Issues

ByNews Polite

Initial assessments indicate that the 6.3 magnitude quake caused deaths across eight villages, with a further 500 people injured, according to the latest update from UN humanitarian office (OCHA), which reported that it destroyed 465 houses and damaged another 135. Mahal Wadakah was the worst affected village. Rescuers search collapsed…

Young People Shape Sustainable Development in Timor-Leste — Global Issues

Young People Shape Sustainable Development in Timor-Leste — Global Issues

ByNews Polite

The voices of young people played an important role in shaping the country’s long-term development trajectory. Credit: UNICEF Timor-Leste Opinion by Riccardo Mesiano (dili, timor-leste) Friday, October 06, 2023 Inter Press Service DILI, Timor-Leste, Oct 06 (IPS) – In 2002, a group of young people in Timor-Leste were asked to look…

Kerala Proved Good Governance Vital in a Pandemic — Global Issues

Kerala Proved Good Governance Vital in a Pandemic — Global Issues

ByNews Polite

With decisive leadership and the support of civil society Kerala was able to the spread of COVID-19 down. Picture Supplied by Ranjit Devraj (new delhi) Friday, October 06, 2023 Inter Press Service NEW DELHI, Oct 06 (IPS) – When COVID-19 claimed millions of lives across India, Kerala state at the southern…