The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) denounced on Tuesday the hanging of two inmates in Changi Prison, located in the eastern part of Singapore. Read the full story, “UN Human Rights Office ‘deplores’ executions in Singapore”, on globalissues.org → find more fun & mates at SoShow now !
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The Politics of the Hangmans Noose: Judge, Jury & Executioner
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 03 (IPS) – A spike in state-sanctioned executions worldwide – including in Iran, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, and more recently Myanmar – has triggered strong condemnations from the United Nations and several civil rights and human rights organizations. Read the full story, “The Politics of the Hangmans Noose: Judge, Jury & Executioner”, on […]
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Yemen truce renewed for another two months
The landmark truce in Yemen, which has been holding since April, has been renewed for an additional two months through 2 October, UN Special Envoy for the country, Hans Grundberg, announced on Tuesday. Read the full story, “Yemen truce renewed for another two months”, on globalissues.org → find more fun & mates at SoShow now […]
Doubts Raised Over Conditions of Mexicos Mangroves
SINANCHÉ, Mexico, Aug 02 (IPS) – Two extremes of coastal development can be found side-by-side in the small community of San Crisanto, in the municipality of Sinanché in Mexico’s southeastern Yucatán state. Read the full story, “Doubts Raised Over Conditions of Mexicos Mangroves”, on globalissues.org → find more fun & mates at SoShow now !
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Frugal Innovation is Key to Advancing the UNs Global Goal for Education
CAMBRIDGE, UK, Aug 02 (IPS) – The world needs tens of millions of new teachers by 2030, according to UNESCO – an order of magnitude that requires “frugal innovation.” I’ve studied frugal innovation for more than a decade, and it holds a vital key to this global challenge. A model created by BRAC in Bangladesh […]
The Myanmar Junta Continues to Wreak Death & Destruction
BRUSSELS, Aug 02 (IPS) – Myanmar has been embroiled in violence and civil unrest since the military ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in a coup in February 2021. The initially widespread peaceful protests were crushed with deadly force by the military and police. Read the full story, “The Myanmar Junta Continues […]
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UN and partners roll out #LetMeLearn campaign ahead of key education summit
Amid the education crisis exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the United Nations is partnering with leading children’s charity Theirworld and others in the sector, to launch the #LetMeLearn campaign, urging world leaders to listen to the voices of young people and put in place the plans and finance required to provide a quality education for every […]