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IPPNW Calls for an Immediate Ceasefire and Return to Diplomacy with Iran
The International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW) condemns Israel’s military strikes on Iran and calls for an immediate ceasefire to prevent further escalation and the loss of civilian life. Iran is not currently assessed by the International…
June 16: Fasting for Gaza #EndGazaStarvation
A global wave of nonviolent solidarity is rising – for the people of Gaza, for the hostages and prisoners, for a ceasefire, and for Palestinian statehood. This is an urgent update and call to action. As we write, CfP activists…
Warning Out on ‘EU-Compliant’ Paints Containing High Lead Levels
China-made Paints Manufactured in March 2025 Found Non-compliant with Regulations 11 June 2025, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition has stumbled upon lead-containing spray paints made in China and sold locally, which are ironically labeled as compliant with…
Brigada Eskwela in Brgy. Payatas, QC Pushes for Toxics-Free and Waste-Free Opening of Classes
With the nationwide Brigada Eskwela, environmental group BAN Toxics has partnered with Payatas B Elementary School (PBES) in Quezon City to campaign for a toxics-free and waste-free opening of classes on June 16, 2025. About 1,500 students, teachers, parents, local…
As Israel Detains the Madleen, “Veterans and Allies Fast for Gaza” at U.N. Hits 40-Day Halfway Point
The international peace movement is not waiting on governments to stop the genocide in Gaza. Tomorrow, a coalition of military veterans, religious and humanitarian organizations reaches the halfway mark in their 40-day Veterans & Allies Fast for Gaza; the Freedom…
EcoWaste Coalition Pushes for an Eco-Friendly Conduct of Brigada Eskwela 2025
Group Urges Brigada Eskwela Participants to Heed 20 Pollution Prevention Reminders 6 June 2025, Quezon City. The EcoWaste Coalition, a non-governmental organization working for a zero waste and toxics-free society, enjoined all participating schools, groups and individuals to aim for…
BAN Toxics Urges Parents to Be Vigilant After Toxic Lead and Other Chemicals Found in School Supplies
Chemicals and waste watchdog BAN Toxics has raised urgent concerns over the presence of hazardous substances in some school supplies, urging parents and consumers to take extra caution with the back-to-school season in full swing. In a recent market sampling,…
EcoWaste Coalition to Schools: Pick Certified LED Lights, Safely Manage Busted Mercury Fluorescent Lamps
4 June 2025, Quezon City. As schools get ready for next week’s Brigada Eskwela cleanup, repair and maintenance activities, the environmental and health watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition reminded participants to pick light emitting diode (LED) lights as they are more…
Time to Shift Gears: Indonesia’s Second NDC Should Prioritize Organic Waste Reduction, Not Incineration
New assessment urges a climate-smart approach to Indonesia’s waste sector amid landfill crises and growing climate finance opportunities. Bandung, 26 May 2025 — Composting organic waste and implementing decentralized zero waste strategies could enable Indonesia to meet its climate targets…
International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations : Answer Hate with Humanity, Choose Discussion over Division
UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations, observed on 10 June: The United Nations was built on a fundamental conviction: dialogue is the path to peace. On this First International Day for Dialogue among…
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