Digital Human Rights Need to be Enshrined in Law

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Nov 28 (IPS) – The upcoming consultation on the Global Digital Compact presents a unique opportunity to ensure that human rights in the digital world are protected in international common standards. Read the full story, “Digital Human Rights Need to be Enshrined in Law”, on globalissues.org → find more fun & mates […]

AGRA Gets Make-Up, Not Make-Over

BOSTON and KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (IPS) – Despite its dismal record, the Gates Foundation-sponsored Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) announced a new five-year strategy in September after rebranding itself by dropping ‘Green Revolution’ from its name. Read the full story, “AGRA Gets Make-Up, Not Make-Over”, on globalissues.org → find more fun […]

UN Deploys Unarmed Weapon in Humanitarian & Peacekeeping Operations

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 28 (IPS) – A sign outside the United Nations reads, perhaps half-seriously, that it is a “No Drone Zone”—and “launching, landing or operating Unmanned or Remote-Controlled aircraft in this area is prohibited”. Read the full story, “UN Deploys Unarmed Weapon in Humanitarian & Peacekeeping Operations”, on globalissues.org → find more fun & […]

Digital Human Rights Need to be Enshrined in Law

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Nov 28 (IPS) – The upcoming consultation on the Global Digital Compact presents a unique opportunity to ensure that human rights in the digital world are protected in international common standards. Read the full story, “Digital Human Rights Need to be Enshrined in Law”, on globalissues.org → find more fun & mates […]

UN Deploys Unarmed Weapon in Humanitarian & Peacekeeping Operations

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 28 (IPS) – A sign outside the United Nations reads, perhaps half-seriously, that it is a “No Drone Zone”—and “launching, landing or operating Unmanned or Remote-Controlled aircraft in this area is prohibited”. Read the full story, “UN Deploys Unarmed Weapon in Humanitarian & Peacekeeping Operations”, on globalissues.org → find more fun & […]

First Person: The Liberian police inspector working to end sexual and gender-based violence

Inspector Muna Meah is a Commander in the Liberia National Police Force, and the county coordinator for the Women and Children’s Social Protection Centre in Sanniquille, north-central Liberia. For the past seven years, she has investigated cases of violence against women and children and supported survivors to access the help they need. Read the full […]