United Nations, Sep 18 (IPS) – Suicide bombings shattered Aisha Khurram’s school, and her university was attacked by terrorists – but despite learning in an environment where the walls were colored by blood spatter, it never shook her determination to be educated. Read the full story, “UN and Partners Called to Act Urgently with Education […]
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Building peace, preventing violence, and supporting community resilience in Haiti
A fund set up by the United Nations to build peace, prevent violence, reinforce justice, strengthen the rule of law and security institutions, and boost resilience amongst Haiti’s most vulnerable people, is supporting government efforts to restore security and stability in the country. Read the full story, “Building peace, preventing violence, and supporting community resilience […]
Closing gender pay gaps is more important than ever
On average, women globally are paid about 20 per cent less than men, the International Labour (ILO) Organization said on Saturday, International Equal Pay Day. Read the full story, “Closing gender pay gaps is more important than ever”, on globalissues.org → find more fun & mates at SoShow now !
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Hypothermia, dehydration, and 5,000 km on foot: Venezuelan migrants risk their lives for a better future
Venezuelans desperate to leave the economic crisis in their country are risking their lives in the hope of a better future, braving extreme weather, border crossing, and bandits along the way. Read the full story, “Hypothermia, dehydration, and 5,000 km on foot: Venezuelan migrants risk their lives for a better future”, on globalissues.org → find […]
Financing education, imperative for ‘peaceful, prosperous, stable societies’ – UN chief
Education systems around the world need “more, not less money” the UN chief told journalists on Saturday during a joint press stakeout on the Transforming Education Summit and the International Finance Facility for Education. Read the full story, “Financing education, imperative for ‘peaceful, prosperous, stable societies’ – UN chief”, on globalissues.org → find more fun […]
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Reimagining Urban Agriculture With Vertical Farming
URBANA, Illinois, USA, Sep 16 (IPS) – Cities across the world including New Jersey and California, a State that is home to a multi-billion dollar agricultural industry, have continued to experience climate change linked extreme events including scorching temperatures, extreme heat events, heavy storms and flooding with devastating impacts on agriculture, food security, and food […]
Hypothermia, dehydration, and 5,000 km on foot: Venezuelan migrants risk their lives for a better future
Venezuelans desperate to leave the economic crisis in their country are risking their lives in the hope of a better future, braving extreme weather, border crossing, and bandits along the way. Read the full story, “Hypothermia, dehydration, and 5,000 km on foot: Venezuelan migrants risk their lives for a better future”, on globalissues.org → find […]