From a Nuclear Test Site to Leader in Disarmament — Global Issues

From a Nuclear Test Site to Leader in Disarmament — Global Issues

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Karipbek Kuyukov is an armless painter from Kazakhstan, and global anti–nuclear weapon testing & nonproliferation activist. Credit: Jibek Joly TV Channel Opinion by Katsuhiro Asagiri, Kunsaya Kurmet-Rakhimova (astana, kazakhstan) Thursday, September 07, 2023 Inter Press Service ASTANA, Kazakhstan, Sep 07 (IPS) – Exactly 32 years ago, on September 29, 1991, Kazakhstan,…

The UNs Own Relevance Is at Stake at This Years General Assembly — Global Issues

The UNs Own Relevance Is at Stake at This Years General Assembly — Global Issues

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Opinion by Mandeep S.Tiwana (new york) Thursday, September 07, 2023 Inter Press Service NEW YORK, Sep 07 (IPS) – This September, world leaders and public policy advocates from around the world will descend on New York for the UN General Assembly. Alongside conversations on peace and security, global development and climate…

General Assembly President Calls for a Human-Centered Approach to Disarmament — Global Issues

General Assembly President Calls for a Human-Centered Approach to Disarmament — Global Issues

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Csaba Ko?ro?si, President of the United Nations General Assembly, addresses the General Assembly meeting to commemorate and promote the International Day against Nuclear. Credit: UN Photo/Evan Schneider by Abigail Van Neely (united nations) Wednesday, August 30, 2023 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Aug 30 (IPS) – The President of the UN…

Water a Weapon of War or a Tool for Peace? — Global Issues

Water a Weapon of War or a Tool for Peace? — Global Issues

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Opinion by Maria Skold, Martina Klimes (stockholm, sweden) Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Inter Press Service STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Jul 11 (IPS) – The role of water in conflicts is changing, with more attacks against environmental and civilian infrastructure. Dr Martina Klimes of the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) recently held a lecture…

Recommendations for the G7 Summit on Nuclear Weapons — Global Issues

Recommendations for the G7 Summit on Nuclear Weapons — Global Issues

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Anna Ikeda. Credit: Soka University of America Photography Opinion by Anna Ikeda (new york) Monday, April 10, 2023 Inter Press Service NEW YORK, Apr 10 (IPS) – The current war in Ukraine has shown that nuclear deterrence is deeply flawed. It relies on the assumption of “rational actors” in power and…

Ethiopian Government Must Prioritize Access To Quality Surgery in Post-War Reconstruction — Global Issues

Ethiopian Government Must Prioritize Access To Quality Surgery in Post-War Reconstruction — Global Issues

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The cumulative needs of injured patients from the war have created a medical crisis. Credit: James Jeffrey/IPS Opinion by Abdo Husen (addis ababa) Thursday, March 30, 2023 Inter Press Service ADDIS ABABA, Mar 30 (IPS) – There are about 5 billion people globally who cannot access surgery. In Ethiopia, for every…

War Criminals & Military Aggressors Who Occupy Seats in the Security Council — Global Issues

War Criminals & Military Aggressors Who Occupy Seats in the Security Council — Global Issues

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Karim Asad Ahmad Khan was elected on 12 February 2021 as the new chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Credit: UN Photo/Loey Felipe by Thalif Deen (united nations) Monday, March 20, 2023 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Mar 20 (IPS) – Come April 1, a post-Ukraine Russia, will preside…

Press Freedom Is an Illusion in Today’s Afghanistan — Global Issues

Press Freedom Is an Illusion in Today’s Afghanistan — Global Issues

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‘The road to Kabul airport was a one-way street, – We couldn’t go back. Not to pick up clothes, computer or notebooks, says Afghan journalist Seyar Sirat. Credit: Gie Goris/IPS by Gie Goris (brussels) Friday, March 17, 2023 Inter Press Service BRUSSELS, Mar 17 (IPS) – Every year, Afghan journalists celebrate…