Young people from some of the most vulnerable and violent gang-controlled neighbourhoods of the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince have been talking about the power of getting together to share experiences and engage in sporting and entrepreneurial activities. Read the full story, “Young Haitians bond over sports, earrings and pineapple jam”, on globalissues.org → find more fun […]
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SHARM EL-SHEIKH, No
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Former War Zones in El Salvador Obtain Water with the Help of the Sun
SUCHITOTO, El Salvador, Nov 11 (IPS) – Several community-run water projects powered by solar energy have improved the quality of life of thousands of rural families in areas that were the scene of heavy fighting during El Salvador’s civil war in the 1980s. Read the full story, “Former War Zones in El Salvador Obtain Water […]
Indigenous Peoples Have Their Own Agenda at COP27, Demanding Direct Financing
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Nov 12 (IPS) – Indigenous peoples are no longer content just to attend as observers and to be seen as victims of the impacts of the current development model, at the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) on Climate Change. That is why they came to the summit in Egypt with an agenda […]
Abuja, Nov 11 (IPS)
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President Biden is Hosting a Summit of African Leaders – Governance in the Sahel Must Be a Priority
BAMAKO, Nov 11 (IPS) – The upcoming Africa Leaders’ Summit– slated to take place in Washington, DC in December- is well-timed. The Biden administration has made a welcome and significant push over the past two years to support democracy, anti-corruption and peace-building around the world- and in Africa in particular. Read the full story, “President […]
Academics’ Strike Puts Spotlight on Nigeria’s Brain Drain
Abuja, Nov 11 (IPS) – For eight months, the halls of Nigeria’s universities and colleges remained silent – the result of a lecturers’ strike brought upon by a wage and conditions of service dispute. Read the full story, “Academics’ Strike Puts Spotlight on Nigeria’s Brain Drain”, on globalissues.org → find more fun & mates at […]
WASHINGTON DC, Nov
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Making the UN Charter a Reality: Towards a New Approach to Development Cooperation?
NEW YORK, Nov 10 (IPS) – We are living in a world where both our bilateral and multilateral achievements, consensuses on human rights and social justice, and our resolve to public good are being tested like never before. Read the full story, “Making the UN Charter a Reality: Towards a New Approach to Development Cooperation?”, […]
A World of 8 Billion: Population Growth Will Continue But its Slowing Down
WASHINGTON DC, Nov 11 (IPS) – Global population is about to reach 8 billion, a mere 11 years after it reached 7 billion. The official Day of 8 Billion is observed by the UN November 15, though it’s hard to pinpoint exactly when we pass the actual milestone. Read the full story, “A World of […]