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South Sudan bishop calls for peace in Western Equatoria

As negotiations and the search for peace to end South Sudan’s civil war continues, CAFOD and Trocaire have joined Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio in denouncing recent attacks and rise of insecurity in Western…

Philippines: guilty prosecutors run free but innocent victims are jailed

Guilty Prosecutors run free but innocent victims are jailed Danilo Reyes (Note: this article was first published in the August 16, 2015 issue of the Sunday Examiner) Temogen (Cocoy) Tulawie, a rights advocate from Sulu, walked out of prison on…

Greek PM Tsipras resigns, calls snap election

Prime Minister Tsipras has announced early elections in an effort to quell rebellion within his party. Many left-wing lawmakers are disappointed with what they see as Tsipras’ surrender to creditors’ demands. Greece’s Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras submitted his resignation and…

India: national essay competition for schools

I need your help!I am delighted to inform you that as a member of World Center for Humanist Studies, I am associated with organizing a National Essay Writing Competition for schools.The objective is to sensitize young minds that to build…

Bike City Copenhagen: This Is The Ultimate Bicycle Friendly City

Welcome to Copenhagen, although if you’re a fan of two-wheeled transportation, you’ll probably come to know it as bicycle heaven. Copenhagen is the city with more bikes than people, at a rate of 5 bikes to 4 people. Many cities…

August 13th is Earth Overshoot Day this year

Carbon emissions continue pushing the Ecological Footprint further above the planet’s annual budget (OAKLAND, CA, USA) — AUGUST 13, 2015 —In less than eight months, humanity has used up nature’s budget for the entire year, with carbon sequestration making up…

NLG Provides Critical Support for Demonstrators in Ferguson, Condemns State of Emergency

More than 150 protesters arrested Monday, including at least nine National Lawyers Guild (NLG) Legal Observers FERGUSON, MO—Police violently cracked down on activists yesterday after imposing a State of Emergency in St. Louis County in an effort to stifle protest…

The Rights of Indigenous Peoples

“It is imperative that there be prior, free, and informed consultation of indigenous peoples concerning any project that could affect their rights”.

Defending regional integration, advancing democratization Forum on Communication for Integration of Our America

ALAI On July 20-21, the Forum on Communication for Integration of Our America held a coordination meeting in Quito.  The Forum is a convergence space for communication networks and social movements of Latin America and the Caribbean, engaged with the…

Hiroshima and Nagasaki: Remembering the Power of Peace

By Junichi Sato* 6 August 2015 – The fight against nuclear is steeped in Greenpeace history. On the 70th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombings we’re reminded of the consequences of nuclear energy and the people’s movement to campaign for nuclear disarmament…

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