The Korean Thanksgiving, known as Chuseok or Hangaw, is celebrated across the peninsula and worldwide where Koreans are residing. This holiday is a time when families gather together to offer thanks to their ancestors for an abundant harvest. It is…
To hear the kulintang, gongs, and drums play is enough to connect you and me to our Muslim brothers and sisters living in Mindanao. To see and hear their heartfelt stories of what happened during the Mindanao war, in song…
The total (100%) of Argentinean participants in international research on pesticides “presented a range of 6 to 13 pesticides in urine, a range of 2 to 10 pesticides in blood and a range of 0 to 18 pesticides in faecal…
The arrest of investigative reporter Arianne Lavrilleux has sparked outrage in France, where attacks on freedom of reporting have increased under Macron’s presidency. The latest example of the liberal drift of Emmanuel Macron’s France. After the disturbing arrest in April…
A judge has ruled that Uber, Grubhub, and Doordash must pay food deliverers in New York City a minimum of $18 per hour Food delivery workers in New York City must be paid at least $18 per hour, Acting Supreme…
The Umbrian capital and host of the International Journalism Festival discussed on Tuesday whether to grant journalist/editor Julian Assange, who is still arbitrarily imprisoned in the United Kingdom, political refugee status. The discussion took place in a hearing called by…
PMPI or Philippine Misereor Partnership Incorporated recently organized a crucial forum dedicated to the upcoming 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Elections. The event A FORUM ON THE 2023 BARANGAY AND SK ELECTIONS aimed to foster a deeper understanding of…
In an “unprecedented” climate change case, six young people from areas in Portugal affected by heat waves and wildfires took 32 European governments to court today, arguing that the countries’ failure to take swift action on the climate crisis violated their human rights. By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes The European Court of…
Scientists in Rebellion & Extinction Rebellion – 26 September 2023 On the morning of 5 October 2023, 7 scientists and activists will go on trial before the Paris Police Court following an action they took in April 2022 to warn…
Combining technologies and innovations to harness the potential of solar, wind, hydro and biomass allows Finca del Medio to be a leader in Cuba in the use of clean energy, which is the basis of its agro-ecological and environmental sanitation…
US President Joseph Biden has sent a letter of welcome to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian, pledging his continued support for him “in the name of democracy” and freedom. By Fernando Stepanian Pashinian needs the support of the ‘world’s first…
Legitimate self-defense and the quest for a just and lasting peace are not contradictory The following statement was released by the Schiller Institute internationally Since the beginning of the Russian war of aggression on 24 February 2022, Ukraine has been…
In January 2023, the Science and Security Board of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the hands of the Doomsday Clock forward to 90 seconds before midnight, reflecting the growing risk of nuclear war.1 In August 2022, United Nations Secretary-General…
Israeli fighter jets bombed Gaza yesterday [September 26, 2023] in an attempt to dissuade Palestinians from demonstrating on the demarcation line. The targets of the air attacks are the observation and monitoring positions. There are no reports of victims. Against…
On 25 September, the China Media Group was present at the headquarters of the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) to celebrate the screening of a CGTN production in the framework of the China Documentary…
In 2015 the UN (United Nations), whose main functions are to maintain international peace and security, protect human rights and support sustainable development and climate action, presented the 2030 Agenda approved by all member states, currently 193, which contains 17…
The World without Wars and Nonviolence Association “Mediterráneo” will present the project of the 3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence that will start its route on October 2nd 2024 from Costa Rica, on October 2nd at 19:00h in the…
Two interesting things happened at the BRICS summit in South Africa in August. Several new members were invited to join BRICS in 2024: Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. And, at Brazil’s urging, a commission was established…
The establishment of the United Nations International Day for the Complete Elimination of Nuclear Weapons reflects humanity’s recognition of the continuing existential threat to human survival and civilization posed by nuclear weapons. As the Hibakusha, Japanese A- and H- Bomb…
A huge scandal was caused in Canada by the tribute paid to a Nazi veteran in Parliament during Zelensky’s visit on September 22. The Simon Wiesenthal Center immediately demanded an official apology. Canada’s Jewish community is already facing a surge…
“These people have sold our air”. This is the title of the shocking report of the “Blood Carbon” campaign that the international organisation Survival, which fights for the rights of indigenous peoples, has directed to raise awareness of what is…
Hundreds of people took to the streets in Ghana for three days to protest against the government, as outrage grows over the exorbitant rise in the cost of living and unemployment. Romeo said: “The average Ghanaian cannot afford three decent…
28 September 2023, Quezon City. The historic ban on lead-containing paints in the Philippines was applauded in two side events held in conjunction with the fifth session of the International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5) in Bonn, Germany. Convened in…
Report from the indigenous community Puente Quemado 2, which demands the return of territories and the withdrawal of the multinational Arauco. “The monoculture of pine trees is a tragedy and we are going to fight to recover the forest”, says…
by Genevieve Balance Kupang Personal conveniences must give way to the Master Plan of Life. -Margarita J. Fernandez, Ed.D. In the rich tapestry of Philippine education, exceptional names shine as brilliantly as that of Dr. Margarita Joven Fernandez.…
Observations made with the James Webb Space Telescope have shown that disc galaxies that are less than 6 billion years old are more common than previously thought by researchers based on Hubble data. An international group of astronomers revealed for…
Thousands of Armenians are now fleeing Stepanakert, the capital of the Republic of Artsakh, now controlled by Azerbaijani army forces, seeking refuge in the base of the Russian peacekeeping contingent. By Vilén The inhabitants abandon their homes and cultivated land,…
UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis today praised the Group of 77 (G77) plus China for supporting multilateralism. “At a time when multilateralism is tested at every turn, the G77 plus China countries are steadfast in their support for the…
On September 26th 2023, Melissa Parke, the new Executive Director for the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons delivered the following statement to the High-level plenary meeting to commemorate and promote the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons:…
by: Assaf Levy, BioDB In this article, we will explore the tales of the Eastern Gorilla and the Western Gorilla, forging connections that transcend the ordinary and learning about the extraordinary efforts being made to ensure their continued existence. Have…
The US democratic system touted and sold as a glamorous stage, fails to cover up its long-accumulated serious shortcomings and real problems that have never been solved. Scepticism about American democracy is growing as a silent war takes root. The…
From the Humanist Health News Network REHUNO Health we set up a place of exchange where we find a new look on daily life based on an experiential and existential psychology (the Psychology of New Humanism), and which gives some…
For over 30 years, Artsakh women have survived fierce territorial wars for the right to self-determination. With husbands and sons defending their territory amidst the first Artsakh war, a shift in traditional gender identity began, making women household heads, breadwinners,…
The German government has unveiled its “national strategy” to provide comprehensive assistance and support for common-good-oriented companies. In the future, companies that focus on social and societal goals will find it easier to receive subsidies or loans. Around the world,…
This 18 September we have seen the Chilean flag hoisted on millions of homes, buildings and public spaces. Chilean men and women are celebrating and celebrating in a big way under this symbol that is one of the few that…
A day of education, interchange, visioning, and celebration to mark the International Day of Nonviolence Sunday, Oct 1, 2023 10a – 5p The world today is faced with multiple crises that are rooted in violence (physical, economic, psychological, sexual, interpersonal,…
Date: 26 September 2023 Time: 9pm Bangkok Time/10 am New York Time Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ufuCvrz8vGtUTCqOQF5UHjDpBkvM3N-1q A panel discussion to commemorate the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons and celebrate the news that Sri Lanka has become the…
Thirty movement and political leaders from all over the world participate in the advisory body of Progressive International. These are leaders of powerful movements from 23 countries, with the aim of bringing the experience of their struggles to the heart…
Honoring Haifa Shawkat: Co-Recipient of the 2023 Young Exceptional Woman of Peace (YEWOP) Award, alongside fellow awardee Kasha Sequoia Slavner. by Genevieve Balance Kupang In our ongoing series titled “Pathways to Peace: Celebrating Exceptional Women for Their Peaceful Dedication,”…
The Pro Human Rights Association of Andalusia explains that “the Moroccan government is never there and never expected” and that Mohammed VI is “an absolute monarch who despises his people and only works for his own interests”. APDHA points out…
Simultaneous Mother’s* Rebellion action in more than 26 countries on six continents. When: Saturday 23 September 2023 at 13:30h Where: Plaza de Aluche (in front of the interchange), Madrid. In response to the growing threat that climate chaos poses to…
Brazil extended its greenhouse gas emissions reduction target from 37 to 48 percent by 2025 and from 50 to 53 percent by 2030, the government announced today. The announcement was made by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Marina…
Recent developments in the study of human prehistory hold clues about our times, our world, and ourselves. By Deborah Barsky and Jan Ritch-Frel We can all agree that most people want to know about their origins spanning from their family…
Earth’s climate system is in a state of emergency. Emergencies are defined by four specific elements, i.e., (1) seriousness (2) unexpected (3) dangerous, and (4) requiring immediate action. Based upon a new YouTube broadcast by the inveterate commentator Dr. Peter…
Kasha Sequoia Slavner: A GenZ Peacemaker Inspiring Global Change by Genevieve Balance Kupang Wishing everyone a meaningful and joyous International Day of Peace on September 21st! In the previous article in this series entitled “Pathways to Peace Honors Extraordinary…
The title of this article refers to an extraordinary novel written by Emily Brontë in the mid-19th century, which has been adapted for film and television on many occasions. I saw the 1992 version directed by Peter Kosminsky. By Sergio…
Elkin Palacin wakes up at three in the morning every day. His work is milking the cows and rotating the cattle on the small 20-hectare El Triunfo farm in the rural municipality of Ponedera, in the southern department of Atlántico,…
Assange understood the changing nature of how information is continually created in vast quantities by the government, stored and transmitted. By Prabir Purkayastha On 8 September we celebrate International World Journalists’ Day as a reminder that the role of journalists…
“Does humanity still have a chance?” I asked here on January 31, 2023 and at the end of the article I referred to the book “Pluriversum – A Lexicon of the Good Life for All”. It will now be published…
Toxic watchdog group BAN Toxics recommended to Facebook to suspend and/or remove sellers of liquid mercury and mercury-added products in the Facebook marketplace to prevent exposure to health-damaging mercury and promote a safe social media environment for the public. In…
22 September 2023. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition has revealed the proliferation of artificial nail sets marketed for children’s use that come with a banned adhesive containing a restricted chemical ingredient. Despite the prohibition imposed by the Food and…
An intellectual and interactive treat for literary enthusiasts, cultural connoisseurs, and budding writers is waiting to emerge as the Pragjyotishpur Literature Festival 2023 (PLF) will unfold a series of literary activities for three days in the virtual capital of Northeast…
The lucrative cocaine business is booming worldwide, after a contraction due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite the interesting positions of some of the countries in the region, Latin America has yet to seriously discuss its drug policy and abandon once…
Dear Robert, We are writing to you to convey the greetings, thanks and support of the activists and sympathizers of the Europe for Peace campaign. We have followed very closely your recent speeches on the occasion of your candidacy for…
Two more countries have taken action to join the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), bringing the number of signatories to 93 – nearly half of all states in the world – and the number of states parties…
With the aim of picking up the pace towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals set for 2030, the SDG Summit was held at the United Nations headquarters in New York on 18 and 19 September, in parallel with the high-level…
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cxfg_1BReVY/ After the democratically elected government of Salvador Allende was displaced by violence on September 11, 1973, and replaced by the military dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet, the junta began to imprison, torture and murder the people whom they suspected of…
The United Nations Climate Ambition Summit in New York today brings together what UN Secretary-General António Guterres called the “first movers and doers” of the climate crisis with the goal of speeding up action on climate change by governments, local authorities, business and finance…
Happy International Day of Peace! I invite you to celebrate peace with us this weekend for World BEYOND War’s annual global conference, #NoWar2023: Nonviolent Resistance to Militarism, happening virtually this Friday, September 22- Sunday, September 24. Reserve your spot by registering here. This…
Peace among nations has never been more urgent. We are living in a multipolar world; plagued with conflicts, human rights violations, and the permanent threat of nuclear confrontation. Today is a day to glimpse that human beings can decide their…
Imagine talking about peace when according to the Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, the world is just one misunderstanding, just one miscalculation, away from global catastrophe, due to the ongoing war in Europe! While the Security Board…
The defense team informed that the first hearing in the trial of Ukrainian nonviolent pacifist Yurii Sheliazhenko that was to take place yesterday, 20 September, has been postponed to 3 October. The Public Prosecutor did not appear at the hearing,…
The 2023 US Peace Prize has been awarded to National Network Opposing the Militarization of Youth (NNOMY) “For National Efforts to Stop U.S. Military Influence on Young People, Saving Lives Here and Abroad.” The US Peace Prize was presented on September 19, 2023, at the Peace Resource…
Here are 3 ways you can take action for basic income this week: 1. Attend Income Movement’s Quarterly State of the Movement Meeting This Thursday 9/21 at 10am PT / 1pm ET, join us for an exciting conversation — Melody…
Aerolíneas Argentinas made its first flight with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) covering the Madrid-Buenos Aires route, with an aircraft that arrived early this morning at Ezeiza International Airport. Flight AR1135 is the company’s initial test with this type of fuel,…
What is a Death Café? I asked myself that question in March 2020, in the middle of my confinement. And a very special person, whom I now have the honour to call a friend, Glynis German, gave me the response.…
The situation that has affected Jehovah’s Witnesses in Eritrea for 30 years certainly deserves greater media coverage. The Eritrean government has in fact undertaken, unfortunately for decades now, the sad practice of imprisoning many faithful, including women and elderly people,…
This 16 September 2023 marked the 50th anniversary of the murder of Chilean singer-songwriter, composer, poet, and theatre director Víctor Jara. It was no “mistake” or “excess” in the midst of the repressive chaos after the coup. Those who know…
Fifty years after the coup d’état of September 1973, beyond the just tributes paid in Chile and around the world to Salvador Allende, we all had the opportunity to observe the tension that this national and global anniversary always produces…
As much as any other town in the U.S., my town, Charlottesville, has failed in recent years when it comes to opposing wars. We used to be a leader, passing early resolutions through our city council — inspiring others —…
On 27 September, the new book on the normative foundations and financing of basic income will be on sale. Written by Jordi Arcarons, Julen Bollain, Daniel Raventós and Lluís Torrens. We anticipate the issues addressed in the new production: Taxes,…
“… it is almost certain that one fine day a man of titanic soul will be born here – titans are the children of the mountains – who will write sovereign verses and will properly be the Ande that versifies.”…
Information collected by Peace Action New York State TAKE ACTION: #PROTECTION4OLGAFollowing the denial of political asylum by the Lithuanian authorities for the Belarusian peace builder and human rights defender Olga Karatch (Volha Karach), the international campaign#protection4olga has just been launched…
This image belongs to an educational, religious center, in Armenian territories. It is not just any center, it is the first school of the written Armenian language, created by Mesrob Mashtots. In which year did this happen? At 405! Yes,…
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