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In January 2026, following a series of shipwrecks in the central Mediterranean that left nearly one thousand people dead or missing, the situation of migrants in Tunisia entered a new and more severe phase. These deaths did not occur in…

The recent reform of the Penal Code in Mali marks a critical turning point for human rights in the country and, in particular, for the situation of LGBTIQ+ people. By explicitly criminalizing same-sex relationships, the State has not merely introduced…

El 1 de febrero de 2026, en la 68ª edición de los Premios Grammy, la interpretación “Windows (Live)” obtuvo el Grammy a Mejor Interpretación de Jazz. Registrada en 2020 y publicada póstumamente en el ciclo Trilogy, la distinción concedida cinco…

“Peace is most powerful when it is rooted in joy—in the simple, profound gift of a smile.” by Dr. Genevieve Balance Kupang A Forum Rooted in Tradition and Vision Benguet State University (BSU) formally concluded its ‘Ba’diw ya Binnadang‘ Forum…

EcoWaste Coalition flags another case of lead paint dumping 4 February 2026, Quezon City.  The EcoWaste Coalition has again discovered a highly leaded spray paint brand with no manufacturer information, which is unlawfully sold on e-commerce platforms Lazada and Shopee.…

I approach the question of the ongoing insurrection in Balochistan not as a strategist or policymaker, but as someone whose understanding has been shaped through lived experience. As a Punjabi who has traveled extensively across Balochistan—from Panjgur to Turbat, from…

by Dr. Genevieve Balance Kupang On January 22, 2026, at Dagitab Amphitheatre, Mt. Camisong Forest Park and Events in Itogon, Benguet, witnesses gathered to validate a vibrant convergence of art, intricate geometry, craft, and human creativity. Baguio City crochet artist…

Taguig City, Philippines —In many urban centers, women face a familiar dilemma: balancing work responsibilities with the need to access essential health services. Cervical cancer screening, critical for early detection and treatment, is often delayed or missed, particularly by women in…

“Men are more inclined to choose evil than good when they are free to choose.” Niccolò Machiavelli, Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livy, Book I. “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant; and whoever…

Bansud, Oriental Mindoro — A coalition of faith-based organizations, civil society groups, and local government units formally launched on February 2, 2026 the HAPAG MANGYAN: Hunger to Hope 2.0 Project Kiddie Star, a collaborative initiative aimed at addressing hunger and…