War, Greed and Mass Manipulation — Global Issues

Surge in poverty-stricken children in Eastern Europe, Central Asia — Global Issues

The impact of the war in Ukraine and subsequent economic downturn on child poverty in eastern Europe and Central Asia, warns that ripple effects of the surge could result in a steep rise in school dropouts and infant mortality. Data from 22 countries across the region shows that children are…

Ukraine Rises from Near Zero to Major Recipient of US Arms — Global Issues

Ukraine Rises from Near Zero to Major Recipient of US Arms — Global Issues

A school destroyed during a Russian air strike in Kharkiv, Ukraine. September 2022. Credit: UNICEF/Ashley Gilbertson by Thalif Deen (united nations) Friday, October 14, 2022 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Oct 14 (IPS) – The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has resulted in a never-ending flow of arms to…

War, Greed and Mass Manipulation — Global Issues

Rights of Finnish children detained in Syria camps violated — Global Issues

The CRC published its decision after considering a case filed on behalf of six Finnish children who were born in Syria, to parents who allegedly collaborated with the ISIL terrorist network, also known by the Arabic term Da’esh. The continue to be held in the infamous Al-Hol camp, which is…

UN General Assembly demands Russia reverse course on ‘attempted illegal annexation’ — Global Issues

UN General Assembly demands Russia reverse course on ‘attempted illegal annexation’ — Global Issues

The results were 143 Member States in favour, with five voting against, and 35 abstentions. The countries who voted against were Belarus, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Nicaragua, Russia and Syria. A majority of those countries abstaining were African nations, alongside China and India. The resolution “defending the principles”…

How Should Europe Respond to Russians Fleeing the Military Mobilisation? — Global Issues

How Should Europe Respond to Russians Fleeing the Military Mobilisation? — Global Issues

Thousands of Ukrainians seeking safety in neighbouring Poland. Credit: WFP/Marco Frattini Opinion by Bram Frouws (geneva) Wednesday, October 12, 2022 Inter Press Service GENEVA, Oct 12 (IPS) – Since Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military draft on September 21st aiming to mobilise around 300,000 Russian men to fight in the…

Aid relief reaches Ukraine towns and cities reclaimed from Russian control — Global Issues

Aid relief reaches Ukraine towns and cities reclaimed from Russian control — Global Issues

More than 73,000 people in Kharkiv oblast have now received food assistance, which is nearly half of the population in the retaken areas. Villages and settlements across the oblast that are back under Ukrainian Government control are unable to meet even their most basic needs, according to the UN Office…

War, Greed and Mass Manipulation — Global Issues

New UN report urges Europe to step-up action over triple environmental crisis — Global Issues

Action is needed over emissions, waste, pollution and biodiversity loss, it says, adding that solutions can be found, through a focus on a “circular economy” and sustainable infrastructure. The call came during the ninth Environment for Europe Ministerial Conference, which runs until Friday, in the report authored by the UN…

War, Greed and Mass Manipulation — Global Issues

Migration becomes a trending topic at New York Fashion Week — Global Issues

It’s not quite rags to riches, but No Nation Fashion has come a long way from its beginnings in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2021, when it was launched as way for people in transit centres to improve their sewing skills. Those involved graduated from creating reusable masks, providing protection against…