Press Releases

Feb. 19, 2023 – A Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) (MSF) humanitarian convoy of 14 trucks (see photo) entered northwestern Syria today from Turkiye through the Hammam border crossing. This first convoy is carrying 1,296 tents for families (of…

The EcoWaste Coalition, an advocate for a zero waste and toxics-free society, has decried the unabated sale of skin-lightening cosmetics containing mercury in online shopping platforms, which goes against the global ban on such products to protect public health and…

Humanity, where are you? What have we done with goodness? On Feb. 6, a strong earthquake struck Turkey and Syria, killing 45,000 in Turkey, 6,000 in Syria and injuring about 120,000 in both countries. Six departments (wilayas) in Turkey and…

ClientEarth files world-first derivative action in High Court of England and Wales Claim alleges Shell Board mismanaging climate risk, breaching company law Institutional investors with over 12 million shares in the company support the claim ClientEarth has today filed a…

A year ago the first Russian troops entered Ukraine and airborne commandos aimed at Kiev with the goal of removing Zelenski. The determined Ukrainian response thwarted the attack, and with the massive logistical, intelligence and weapons support provided by the…

The Iuventa crew filed a criminal complaint to the Trapani Prosecutor’s Office on 13.02.2023, requesting an investigation into the abandonment and destruction of the rescue ship iuventa. As a vital part of the civil fleet, the Iuventa was in constant operation until…

Geneva, 17 February 2023: Press Emblem Campaign, the global media safety and rights body, demands an immediate release of Afghan journalist Mortaza Behboudi, who was arrested on 7 January by the Taliban regime in Kabul. Though Afghanistan did not report any incident of journo-murder…

The issue of the lack of protection in the daily life of children in our country is painful and long-standing, from the situation of mass child labour, socially accepted in the fields and in mining since ancient times, to the…

On the anniversary of the outbreak of war in Ukraine, we believe it is fitting to take a moment to remember all the victims of this umpteenth catastrophe. More, we believe it is important to take a moment and clarify…

16 February 2023, Quezon City.  In its latest bid to stop the proliferation of banned mercury-added cosmetics in the local market, including e-commerce sites, the toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition has sought the help of the Government of Pakistan. Through…