A Confederation of Israel, Palestine & Jordan — Global Issues

A Confederation of Israel, Palestine & Jordan — Global Issues

Mahmoud Abbas, President of the S tate of Palestine, addresses the UN Security Council on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. Credit: UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe by Thalif Deen (united nations) Friday, July 15, 2022 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Jul 15 (IPS) – Resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict…

Grassroots Organizing Should Dump Biden and Clear Path for a Better Nominee in 2024 — Global Issues

Grassroots Organizing Should Dump Biden and Clear Path for a Better Nominee in 2024 — Global Issues

Opinion by Norman Solomon (san francisco, usa) Friday, July 15, 2022 Inter Press Service SAN FRANCISCO, USA, Jul 15 (IPS) – Pundits are focused on Joe Biden’s tanking poll numbers, while progressives continue to be alarmed by his dismal job performance. Under the apt headline “President Biden Is Not Cutting the…

The Camel, the Needle — and the UN’s first Woman Secretary-General — Global Issues

The Camel, the Needle — and the UN’s first Woman Secretary-General — Global Issues

When the UN votes by secret ballot… Credit: United Nations by Thalif Deen (united nations) Wednesday, July 06, 2022 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Jul 06 (IPS) – A 2.0 version of an ancient Biblical saying reads: It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle…

World Leaders Must Look at the Big Picture to Solve Food Crisis — Global Issues

World Leaders Must Look at the Big Picture to Solve Food Crisis — Global Issues

Opinion by Marco Ferroni (chicago, usa) Friday, July 01, 2022 Inter Press Service CHICAGO, USA, Jul 01 (IPS) – The writer is Chair of the CGIAR System Board From the worst drought in four decades threatening famine across the Horn of Africa to extreme heat in South Asia, the war in…

UNs No-Fly List on Sexual Harassment Falls Short, Complains Rights Group — Global Issues

UNs No-Fly List on Sexual Harassment Falls Short, Complains Rights Group — Global Issues

by Thalif Deen (united nations) Wednesday, June 29, 2022 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Jun 29 (IPS) – The United Nations has continued to crackdown on sexual harassment system-wide since 2017 while its “whistle blower protection policy” has provided “protective status” for nearly 68 UN staffers who reported wrong doing. But…

Jobs Will Not Empower Young Women Until We Address Sexual Harassment — Global Issues

Jobs Will Not Empower Young Women Until We Address Sexual Harassment — Global Issues

Opinion by Marjoke Oosterom (brighton, uk) Tuesday, June 28, 2022 Inter Press Service BRIGHTON, UK, Jun 28 (IPS) – The writer is Research Fellow at the Institute of Development Studies, UKWhat does empowerment for young women look like? For many, the answer would include jobs. But the belief that jobs bring…

Five Takeaways from the 2022 State of Civil Society Report — Global Issues

Five Takeaways from the 2022 State of Civil Society Report — Global Issues

Opinion by Mandeep Tiwana (new york) Monday, June 27, 2022 Inter Press Service NEW YORK, Jun 27 (IPS) – 2022 is halfway through. It’s clear this is a year of immense disruption, mayhem and contestation. Horrendous war crimes are taking place in Ukraine. The conflict is spurring soaring living costs, impacting…