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3 years after the revolt, Chile returns to the dirty hands of its elite

The popular revolt 2019 People in different ambits, talk about their experiences, expectations, fears in these days in which the third anniversary of the social outbreak in the cities of the country is commemorated: “I remember as if it were…

Realising human rights is the basis of democracy

Chile was elected as a member of the UN Human Rights Council; this election unleashes mixed feelings in a large part of the population. The incorporation of Chile, obtaining the first majority, requires the government to comply with what it…

Groups Press Marcos Government to Ban Waste Imports, Ratify Basel Convention Ban Amendment

20 October 2022, Quezon City.  Civil society groups advocating for a zero waste and toxics-free Philippines are appealing to the government anew to adopt pivotal measures that will protect the country from the detrimental impacts of exploitative global waste trade.…

60 Scientist Rebellion members disrupt opening of World Health Summit and demand urgent action on climate emergency

More than 60 scientists (including 10 Spaniards) set fire alarms ringing by disrupting the opening session of the World Health Summit in Berlin, Germany. 40 scientists from all over Europe blocked the entrance to the conference building, gluing themselves to…

Red-Tagging of NUJP Secretary General a Grievous Act against Press Freedom

As brazen as the next expected act, the secretary general of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) was red-tagged in a recently aired program via Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI). Ronalyn Olea, NUJP secretary general and managing…

Over 220 Organizations Across the World Sign Letter Demanding an End to the United States F35 Fighter Jet Program

Ben Cohen, Roger Waters join organizations from Europe to South America in calling for President Biden and the U.S. Congress to cancel the manufacturing and training of the F-35 fighter jet. In a time of economic uncertainty, climate crisis, and…

As Covid Adds to Dire Health Concerns, Doctors Implore UK & US to Release Julian Assange

Following the recent outpouring of support for Julian Assange at rallies around the world, and the revelation that Assange is in isolation for a positive Covid-19 test, a group of doctors has written to the new UK Home Secretary and…

CPC opens 20th national congress

The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) opened Sunday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Xi Jinping, on behalf of the 19th Central Committee of the CPC, delivered a work report to the…

Groups Push for Eco-Friendly Clean-Up of Tombs Ahead of Undas 2022

16 October 2022, Quezon City.  Groups advocating for a zero waste and toxics-free Philippines are reminding the public to conduct the pre-Undas clean-up of tombs in a manner that will not lead to environmental pollution, which can make people sick.…

BAN Toxics celebrates their 16th founding anniversary

QUEZON CITY, October 11 — Environmental Watchdog and Non-Government Organization BAN toxics kicked off a month-long celebration of their 16th founding anniversary with public events commemorating Consumer Welfare Month (CWM) 2022 throughout the entire month of October. Founded in 2006,…

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