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The Arms Control Association Responds to Trump’s Reckless Nuclear Testing Remarks

U.S. President Donald Trump said he had “instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis. That process will begin immediately.” In response, ACA Executive Director Daryl G. Kimball stated, “Trump appears to be misinformed and…

The Casablanca Declaration Sends a Contribution to UN Special Rapporteur on the Sale and Sexual Exploitation of Children 

The Casablanca Declaration sends a contribution to Ms. Mama Fatima Singhateh, UN Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of children (see the contribution HERE). The previous UN Rapporteur has already recognised that surrogacy most often corresponds to child sale under international…

Despite Methane Pledges, Governments Submit Weak Plans For Waste Sector Emissions

23 October 2025 – Governments are overlooking simple, effective tools to curb methane emissions from waste, analysis of the latest round of national climate plans (NDCs) shows. GAIA examined 14 NDCs submitted to the UN climate body from countries chosen…

Rescheduled CNFF 2025 Will Showcase over 40 Acclaimed Film-works

The 9th Chalachitram National Film Festival, rescheduled for  29 and 30 November 2025 at Jyoti Chitraban premises in the prehistoric city, will showcase nearly 40 acclaimed short features and documentaries. Organized by Chalachitram, a subsidiary of Vishwa Samvad Kendra- Assam…

EcoWaste Coalition to Consumers: Be Cautious when Buying Halloween Stuff

Some Costumes, Decorations and Toys can be Hazardous to Health and the Environment As kids and the not-so-young ready themselves for Halloween fun, the EcoWaste Coalition, an advocate for a zero-waste and toxics-free society, advised consumers to be wary of…

Two Exhibits Showcase the UNESCO-inscribed Ifugao Celebration and NCCA Transmission Program

Two exhibits celebrate Philippine intangible cultural heritage in celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Month and Museums and Galleries Month. The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) presents “Haggi̱yo, Huwah! A Living Heritage of the Tuwali Ifugao of Hungduan,…

STATEMENT OF CONDEMNATION by Concerned Artists of the Philippines – Bicol Chapter

The Concerned Artists of the Philippines – Bicol Chapter strongly condemns the shooting attack on journalist Noel Bellen Samar in Guinobatan, Albay, on Monday morning, October 20, 2025. This violent act is an affront not only to one individual but to freedom of…

International Forum: ‘Can generational movements end systemic corruption? Lessons from Nepal, Indonesia, and the Philippines.’

by Genevieve B. Kupang and Javier Tolcachier Youth-led protests by Generation Z are spreading across the globe, bringing down governments and causing major political upheaval. At the heart of this psycho-social wave is the awakening of a generation fed up…

Ban Uranium Weapons Activist Receives Award in Berlin

This year’s International Uranium Film Festival (IUFF) in Berlin honored uranium weapons expert and activist Damacio A. Lopez with the festival’s Honorary Lifetime Achievement Award. For over thirty years, the US Air Force veteran from New Mexico has campaigned for…

What does peace really mean?

The news of the recent ceasefire and the return of hostages and prisoners has brought immense relief to us all across Israel and Palestine. Like so many others, we at Combatants for Peace feel deep joy for the families who…

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