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Global Campaign Calls for UN-Mandated Protective Force to Stop Genocide in Gaza

September 2025 — A coalition of activists has launched an urgent international campaign demanding that governments support a UN-mandated multinational armed protective force to halt what they describe as Israel’s ongoing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. The campaign, coordinated by…

The UN can stop genocide

By invoking United Nations General Assembly Resolution 377 (also known as the Union for Peace), passed on November 3, 1950. This resolution empowers the UN General Assembly to take action if the UN Security Council fails to do so due…

I am BRAVE! Youth in Ozamiz Lead New Project Backed by Olivia Rodrigo’s Fund 4 Good

By Geri Matthew Carretero Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental – The BRAVE Project (Building Resilient and Aware Voices for Empowerment) was officially launched today at Ozamiz City National High School, marking the start of a year-long initiative that puts young people at…

Manila Leg of the 11th Bakunawa Fest Commences at Centro de Turismo Intramuros

The 11th Bakunawa Fest launched the first part of its Manila leg on August 29, 2025, at the Centro de Turismo Intramuros. Presented by E Unlimited, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts – Sentro Rizal International Cultural Affairs…

Zero Waste Beats Incineration in Cutting Climate Pollution

Global Study Proves Incinerators Worsen Climate Impacts while Communities Push for Just Solutions Addis Ababa, Ethiopia  – 04 September 2025 — From Asia to Latin America to Africa, communities are at the frontlines of both climate impacts and the fight against false solutions…

Yasin Malik’s Trail and Sentence – Legal Process or Political Agenda?

Press Briefing: Yasin Malik’s Trail and Sentence – Legal Process or Political Agenda? on 03 September 2025 in Brussel. Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for joining us today. We are here to present a concise briefing on Yasin Malik—a Kashmiri…

Imagination Peoples the Air: Philippines Brings Unique Narratives to the Biggest Global Book Fair

Manila, September 4, 2025 – Over 400 Philippine delegates—official and independent authors, illustrators, artists, creatives, and publishers—will travel to Frankfurt, filling the halls of the world’s most important book fair with a Philippine perspective rich in unique stories and imagination.…

EcoWaste Coalition Urges Local Authorities to Protect their Constituents and the Ecosystems from Toxic Mercury in Skin Lightening Products

4 September 2025, Quezon City.  The EcoWaste Coalition appealed to city and municipal authorities to actively cooperate with the national government and other sectors in eliminating the unlawful trade of contraband mercury-added cosmetics for whitening the skin tone. Over two…

CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT: Food-Like Plastic Toys May Pose Serious Health Risks to Children

Chemicals and waste watchdog BAN Toxics has raised concerns over the sale of food-like plastic toys suspected to contain health-damaging substances. As part of its safe toys for kids advocacy, the group purchased the said toys for testing at P50…

EcoWaste Coalition Calls for Stronger Measures to Stop Lead Paint Imports

Laboratory Tests Confirm Lead Content in 27 Imported Paints Sold Locally 31 August 2025, Quezon City. Confirmatory analyses contracted by the EcoWaste Coalition and undertaken by SGS, a global testing company, verified the presence of toxic lead in 27 paint samples…

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