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Leather Cooperative Stops Unemployment in Northeast Brazil
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The small community of Ribeira stands out in the Northeast, the poorest region of Brazil. There is no unemployment here. One in five inhabitants make a living directly or indirectly from the Arteza Cooperative of Tanners and Leather Artisans. “An idea has the power to transform your world,” said...
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4 Reasons Why the Climate Coalition Will Win Despite Trump
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The nation which more than any other caused the climate crisis will leave it to the rest of the world to sort out the mess. That is a takeaway from the US election last week. The numbers are clear: US emissions up to today are 8 times the Chinese, 25 times the Indian and the …
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Without Supercharging Adaptation Funding Temperatures Could Surge
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UNEP's Head of Impact Assessment and Adaptation, Henry Neufeldt, has called for increased climate adaptation funding, especially for developing nations.
on Mon, 11PM
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Growing Death and Displacement Devastate Lebanon
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The ongoing, escalating violence in Lebanon forces millions of Lebanese civilians to face daily bombardment, repeated orders of evacuation, routine destruction of critical infrastructure, and limited access to basic services. With the death toll and rates of displacement on the rise,...
on Mon, 4PM
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Latin America Closes Ranks in Solidarity with the People of Gaza
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Latin America is the region whose governments have taken the firmest stance in support of Gaza in face of the battering from Israel, withdrawing a number of ambassadors from Tel Aviv and issuing harsh statements from several presidents against the attacks on the Palestinian people. But some...
on Nov 8
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Is India Phasing Out Fossil Fuels Fast Enough To Achieve Targets?
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While India continues to rely heavily on coal, the south Asian economic giant is also aggressively pushing renewable energy production.
on Nov 4
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Food Security Is Key To Making ‘Peace with Nature’
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Biodiversity is the foundation of food security and nutrition, and an irreplaceable asset in our battle against climate change and its effects
on Oct 30
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At the 2021 UN Climate Summit, Barbados prime minister Mia Mottley called for more and better use of special drawing rights (SDRs), the International Monetary Fund’s reserve asset. The special drawing right is an international reserve asset created by the IMF. It is not a currency—its value is...
on Oct 29
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The Impact of Media Literacy for Meat Production
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With the emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and social media, the dissemination of public information moves at a faster speed than ever before. Social media platforms have become an integral tool for users of younger generations to access the news. Although this shift has led...
on Oct 25
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World Told Act Now or Face 136 Years of Hunger, Report Warns
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High levels of hunger will continue for another 136 years in many developing countries, according to a new report assessing global hunger.
on Oct 17
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Continued Airstrikes Threaten Civilians and Aid Workers in Lebanon
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As Israel continues its siege on the southern borders of Lebanon, concerns among humanitarian organizations grow as the frequency of attacks rise. Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health reports that approximately 2,169 people have been killed and over 10,212 have been injured in the past year....
on Oct 17
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The world’s farmers produce enough food to feed more than the global population. Yet around 733 million people are facing hunger in the world. In 2023, nearly 282 million people across 59 countries faced acute food insecurity. This was an increase of 24 million people since 2022. Several...
on Oct 17
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Abortion is a Fundamental Human Rights Issue
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The right to abortion is a human rights issue that no government agency, courts, local and state legislators, or anyone else has the right to violate or impede in any shape or form. It is a fundamental right that every woman must be free to exercise with impunity, in consultation with her doctor...
on Oct 16
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Agroecology: Game-Changing Solution to Global Food, Climate, Conflict
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Edward Mukiibi, President of Slow Food, champions agroecology as a transformative answer to food insecurity, climate change, and violent conflicts.
on Oct 8
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How to Handle Payroll Taxes: A Step-by-Step Guide - Business
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Managing payroll taxes is a crucial aspect of running a business. Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while avoiding costly penalties can be daunting, especially for small business… Continue Reading →
on Sep 30
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Tanzania’s Maasai Women Adopt Climate-Smart Solutions
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In the scorching sun of Mikese village in Tanzania’s eastern Mvomero district, 31-year-old Maria Naeku tirelessly tends to her small vegetable patch.
on Sep 26
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Cultivating a Culture of Peace
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As global peace hits its lowest point since the Second World War, the International Day of Peace on September 21 offered a critical moment to reflect on and strengthen our peacebuilding efforts. This year’s theme, ‘Cultivating a Culture of Peace’, is a powerful reminder that for peace to be...
on Sep 26
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UN Moves De-Escalate Israel and Lebanon Conflict
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Yesterday, Israel launched a series of bombardments across Southern Lebanon, killing over 500 people and injuring over 1,800, according to Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health. This has been described as the deadliest day for the country since the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah War. Furthermore, this is...
on Sep 25
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Gang Violence and Mass Displacement Ravage Haiti
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Amid the ongoing civil unrest in Haiti due to gang violence, levels of internal displacement have soared. Mass internal displacements in Haiti have led to a host of adverse consequences. This includes a disruption of schooling, increased levels of violence and exploitation, and limited access to...
on Sep 21
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Typhoon Yagi Devastates Southeast Asia
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In early September, Typhoon Yagi, a deadly tropical cyclone, hit Southeast Asia and Southern China, causing widespread destruction. According to the United Nations (UN), wind speeds, reaching 213 kilometers per hour, as well as heavy flooding and severe landslides, have devastated affected...
on Sep 19
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The Importance of Overnight Check Mailing for Wholesale Business Owners - Business
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Effective payment methods are critical in the fast-paced world of wholesale business, where transactions frequently involve huge sums of money and short deadlines. Payment delays can strain relationships with suppliers,… Continue Reading →
on Sep 18
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International Day of Democracy
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Democracy is as much a process as a goal. For the ideal of Democracy to be enjoyed by everyone, it requires participation and support. The international community, national governing bodies, civil society, and individuals – all have a part to play. By upholding free speech, civil liberties,...
on Sep 15
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60 Years After Lyndon Johnson’s “Daisy Ad,” the Silence on Nuclear War Is Dangerous
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One evening in early September 1964, a frightening commercial jolted 50 million Americans who were partway through watching “Monday Night at the Movies” on NBC. The ad began with an adorable three-year-old girl counting petals as she pulled them from a daisy. Then came a man’s somber voiceover,...
on Sep 11
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Bulgarian LGBT+ Law Marginalizes Communities, Rights Groups Warn
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A law banning the portrayal of LGBT+ identities in Bulgarian educational institutions is the latest repressive legislation in a wider assault on minorities.
on Sep 4
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Global Poverty Grows as Super-Rich Get Richer Faster
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Oxfam expects the world’s first trillionaire within a decade and poverty to end in 229 years! The wealth of the world’s five richest men has more than doubled from 2020, as 4.8 billion people became poorer. The 2024 Oxfam report entitled Inequality Inc. warned, “We’re witnessing the beginnings...
on Aug 28
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Gender Equality Has Everything To Do with Climate Change
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After years of reporting on the frontlines of climate change, I have witnessed the devastating impact extreme weather events have on women and girls.
on Aug 16
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79 Years After Hiroshima, Nagasaki: Grim Reminder of Nuclear Annihilation
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The 79th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki remains a grim reminder of the destructive consequences of nuclear weapons.
on Aug 14
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Trans Man Asks Govts to Pressure Uganda to Repeal Anti LGBT+ Law
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Jay Mulucha, Executive Director of FEM Alliance Uganda, pleaded with governments to push lawmakers in his home country to reverse LGBT+ law.
on Jul 31
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As Heat Soars in India, so Does Domestic Violence
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As the temperature soars to new heights in India, so does domestic violence. It’s a well-established correlation that is largely left out of the climate change discussion, but the gap is glaring and needs to be bridged. For the third summer in a row, temperatures in India are breaking historical...
on Jul 11
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A Staggering New Estimate of Over 186,000 Killings in Gaza Revives Charges of War Crimes
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An overwhelmingly staggering 186,000 killings in Gaza –- compared with the official figure of over 37,000—has resurrected accusations of genocide and war crimes in the devastating nine-month-old war between Israel and Hamas, with no signs of a cease-fire. The new estimates have come from The...
on Jul 10
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The UAE’s Forgotten Mass Trial
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Joey Shea is the UAE researcher at Human Rights Watch.
on Jul 9
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Women Take the Lead in Baloch Civil Resistance
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A 30-year-old woman speaks before tens of thousands gathered in southern Pakistan. Men of all ages listen to her speech in almost reverential silence, many holding up her portrait and chanting her name: Mahrang Baloch. This took place on January 24 in Quetta, the provincial capital of...
on Jul 4
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Georgia's LGBT+ Law Could Lead to Violent Repression
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“If this legislation passes, LGBT+ people simply aren’t going to be able to live here,” says Tamar Jakeli, an LGBT+ activist in Tbilisi.
on Jun 26
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Proud to be an Ally: Standing with LGBTQ+ Communities Across the World
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The events of this year’s PRIDE month are showing the world the power of inclusivity. It is by only insisting on acceptance, and rejecting criminalization, discrimination and stigmatization, that we can ensure a fairer, safer, future for all. We are all invited to be allies. PRIDE has always...
on Jun 24
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Brazilian regulation only allows “prosumers” (consumer producers) to deduct from their electricity bill the amount of energy generated and supplied to the distribution network, which is the basis for the development of community or distributed electricity
on Jun 24
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Throughout his long career, but especially these past heart-wrenching eight months, President Biden has consistently placed his ironclad loyalty to Israel over his fidelity and duty to the United States. The consequences this week have been catastrophic for the Palestinian people, made Israelis...
on Jun 5
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Commonwealth SG Calls for Concrete Finance Commitments for SIDS
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The Commonwealth Secretary-General is calling for concrete commitments to climate finance that will acknowledge the vulnerability faced by SIDS.
on Jun 3
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To Tackle Climate Crisis, the World Bank Must Stop Financing Industrial Livestock
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Last week, the World Bank Group released a new report that highlights the urgent need to drastically reduce GHG emissions to address the climate crisis and calls on countries to act. However, while the World Bank’s acknowledgment of the damaging climate impacts of industrial agriculture is a...
on May 29
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Democracy, Civic Space and Fundamental Freedoms Are under Attack, but Civil Society Is Here to Stay
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Sarah Strack is Forus Director
on May 29
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Empowering Women Could Boost Fertility, & Economic Growth in Japan and Korea
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Women in Japan and Korea face especially tough challenges juggling career and family. Many young women witness their peers encountering promotion delays after marriage and childbirth, dealing with problems splitting housework responsibilities, and having difficulty finding adequate childcare....
on May 29
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Small Island Nations Demand Urgent Global Action at SIDS4 Conference
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The once-in-a-decade SIDS Conference opened in Antigua and Barbuda, with a message: the world knows the challenges that SIDS face—now it’s time for action.
on May 29
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How Netanyahu Made the Creation of a Palestinian State Irreversible
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It is ironic how Prime Minister Netanyahu, who vehemently opposed the establishment of a Palestinian state, made it all but irreversible because of his misguided policies and extreme ideological bent. The way he conducted the Gaza war has not only sealed the prospect of a Palestinian state but...
on May 24
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ICC War Crimes Charges a Milestone but Falls Far Below Expectations
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The ICC Prosecutor’s applications for arrest warrants regarding the Situation in Palestine represent a milestone. But they are of little credit to Prosecutor Karim Khan. It is abundantly clear that Khan has been sitting on this file for years, hoping it would simply disappear. Two matters forced...
on May 22
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Biodiversity Meet Suggests Guidelines on Synthetic Biology
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After a week-long discussion by delegates from 196 countries, the SBSTTA of UN Biodiversity has concluded with a set of recommendations.
on May 22
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In today’s digital landscape, where every interaction counts, mastering the language of success is paramount. It is not just about what you say, but it is about how you say… Continue Reading →
on May 20
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Bringing the World’s Food Production in Line with Global Climate Goals
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Food systems—how we grow, transport, prepare, and dispose of the food we eat—are responsible for roughly one-third of all global greenhouse gas emissions. And those gases are changing the climate, which in turn is disrupting the food supply. It would seem to be a classic vicious circle. To...
on May 14
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Unraveling Zambia's Drought Crisis & the Call for Climate-Health Solutions
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In Zambia, April is traditionally a month of plenty, but this year the impact of El Nino climate-induced prolonged dry spell has put families in crisis.
on May 10
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Harnessing Science-Policy Collaboration: Role of IPBES in Nature Targets
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In December 2022, COP CBD saw governments worldwide unite behind a set of ambitious targets aimed at addressing biodiversity loss.
on Apr 26
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Urgent Global Action Is Essential To Stop Wave of Plastic Pollution
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Plastic pollution in agriculture is a global problem that requires urgent action at every link in the production chain – from governments to farmers, plastics producers to grass roots users and consumers
on Apr 22
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Afghan Women's Voices Stifled as Taliban Tightens Media Controls
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The author is an Afghanistan-based female journalist, trained with Finnish support before the Taliban take-over. Her identity is withheld for security reasons
on Apr 22