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Philippine CSOs commend the local development council’s endorsement to uphold the ban on open-pit mining in South Cotabato

The Philippine Misereor Partnership, Inc. (PMPI), a network of 236 Civil Society Organizations across the Philippines, hails the Provincial Development Council (PDC) of South Cotabato for issuing a resolution upholding the South Cotabatowide ban on open-pit mining. The resolution, signed…

Rally in Seoul to observe the 2022 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

“Racism is violence! Enact equality act!” Last Sunday, March 20, 2022, a public rally was held from Seoul’s popular Gwanghwamun square to the presidential palace in observing the March 21st International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The theme…

The War in Ukraine Is Sending Russia-China Relations in New Directions

While the Ukraine crisis may put some strain on the Chinese-Russian relationship, it has also spurred deeper collaboration between them. Based on a shared desire to undermine the United States’ global order, their constructive partnership will not only endure the…

Rosh Diwas: Farmers call for protest against non-fulfillment of government promises

Sanyukt Kisan Morcha Press Release 21.03.2022   Hundreds of peasants joined the “Rosh Diwas” called by SKM today at Civil Lines dharna sthal at Allahabad to protest against the non-fulfillment of assurances given by the Modi government to the farmers…

Street Concert for Peace in Ukraine and a Friday Candlelight Vigil in Seoul, South Korea

Koreans are organizing various events in support of Ukraine’s peace and showing solidarity with the Ukrainian people who live here. It’s said that about 3,800 Ukrainians citizens are residing in Korea for different reasons. I have attended two similar events…

Redefining identities: land invasion in Sri Lanka’s Eastern Province

A stage for 21st century ethno-religious colonisation Censuses conducted over the years in the Trincomalee district of Sri Lanka’s Eastern Province indicate a slight numerical majority and a minority in its various communities. However, it is noteworthy that since the…

Outcome of the 5th Korea-Africa Forum Civil Society Policy Recommendations: A civil society perspective

Africa Insight informed Pressenza that, on behalf of Korean domestic and international CSOs, it has successfully submitted policy recommendations to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea and the African Union Commission. It has delivered more than…

Love for Living Animals: The California Condor Mates, Flirts, and Gets Caught by Wife who’s Capable of Virgin Births

ENDANGERED SPECIES/ESSAY We must safeguard the web of life and care about the other living species that we share this planet with. Pygmy tarsiers eat and host bugs that we’ve seen at home — insects, spiders, lizards, bedbugs, lice, fleas,…

The March 1st,1919 Movement, the Korean Declaration of Independence, commemorated nationwide

March 1, 2022. Upon the invitation of a youth-led organization known as International World in Korea (IWIK), an affiliated organization of the Seoul Metropolitan Government, Challenge Korea Headquarters, locals and foreigners commemorated the Korean Independence Movement Day, the March 1st…

Refugee Crises Increasing: Remember Rohingyas, Afghans, and also Ukranians

The Rohingya and Afghan refugee issues are also currently important international issues.  More than 1.1 million Rohingyas have taken refuge in Bangladesh since August 2017 due to genocide and ethnic cleansing in Myanmar. About 50,000 newborn Rohingya children are added…

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