newsBiden’s Middle East Endgame Spells a Death Sentence for Thousands More Palestinians and the Israeli Hostages
Melek Zahine Opinion by Melek Zahine (paris) Thursday, October 24, 2024 Inter Press Service PARIS, Oct 24 (IPS) – Nobody should be fooled by President Biden’s recent warning to Israel that…
Overlapping Crises Hinder Global Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Without investing in social development and crisis response, vulnerable communities are more susceptible to the impacts and stressors put on by multiple crises. Credit: UN Women_Ryan Brown by Naureen Hossain (united…
‘We Continue Working to Make Sure Afghan Girls and Women Are Heard and Not Forgotten’
Shaharzad Akbar by CIVICUS Tuesday, October 15, 2024 Inter Press Service Oct 15 (IPS) – CIVICUS discusses Afghanistan’s system of gender apartheid with Shaharzad Akbar, Executive Director of Rawadari, a…
With Climate Change, Government Apathy, Who Should Kerala’s Fishworkers Turn To?
The iconic Chinese fishing nets along the Kerala coast offer a picturesque scene that draws tourists from around the world. However, the fishworkers that have used them for centuries livelihoods…
To Put a Stop to Siphoning off Money, Start with Data
Illicit financial flows. Credit: IPS Opinion by Khalid Saifullah (new york) Friday, October 04, 2024 Inter Press Service NEW YORK, Oct 04 (IPS) – Khalid Saifullah, Fellow, Save Bangladesh USA Inc.The…
Rising Temperatures Devastate Agricultural Eden of India’s Kashmir Region
Four-fifths of Kashmir’s population depends on agriculture. Yet, this heatwave is devastating crops, including the famed saffron. Credit: Umar Manzoor Shah/IPS by Umar Manzoor Shah (srinagar, india) Thursday, September 26, 2024…
ECW Delivers Holistic Education Against All Odds, But More Funding Needed
Students interact with ECW’s Executive Director, Yasmine Sherif, as they participate in an art therapy session at an ECW-supported school in Kyiv, Ukraine. In partnership with UNICEF Ukraine and Caritas…
Incorporate Genetics, Social Support and Place of Residence into Public Health Campaigns
The three most important perspectives to consider in improving healthcare are social support, place of residence, and genetics. These factors are all critical for predicting health disorders and ensuring the…
UN Efforts for a Resilient Iraq
UN agencies are working together to integrate traditional knowledge with modern technology, optimizing water use for agriculture. Credit: FAO Iraq Opinion by Ghulam Isaczai (baghdad, iraq) Wednesday, August 28, 2024 Inter…
