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Addressing the negative effects of climate change in Bangladesh

Climate change is accelerating at an alarming rate, altering the natural calendar of the natural environment. By Ibrahim Khalil Ahasan Crops are not being harvested at the right time, and water salinity and sea level are rising. Heavy rains, non-rainfalls,…

The 3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence Base Team in Lahore, Pakistan

by Irshad Ahmad A five-member base team from Spain, England, Italy, Australia, and Nepal arrived in Pakistan on the 25th and 26th of October in Karachi. After Karachi, the team was supposed to arrive at Allama Iqbal International Airport in…

The Post-Harvest Tugging Tradition: “Punnuk” of Hungduan, Ifugao

by Christina B. Dano There is a place in the Cordillera Administrative Region, particularly in Ifugao’s Hungduan, where three communities—Hapao, Baang, and Nungulunan—participate in a series of post-harvest rituals collectively known as “ huowah .” The final ritual, “ punnuk…

The 2024 U.S. Presidential Election: A Moment Beyond Politics

The upcoming U.S. presidential election is not solely a political event; it holds a deeper cultural significance. Beyond the latest headlines about Palestine, Russia, inflation, AI, and China, at its core, this election is really about two themes shaping American…

THE PARADOXICAL SECOND RISE OF DONALD TRUMP (The Reason He Will Probably Win The Election)

Whatever else can be said about Donald Trump, one thing that is certain is that the neocon establishment, which includes politicians, pundits and oligarchs aligned with both major political parties, cannot stand him. Here’s the key thing to understand about…

A No-Win Dilemma for US Peace Voters

On October 24th, a U.S. presidential candidate told an interviewer, “Our day one agenda… also includes picking up the phone and telling Bibi Netanyahu that the war is over, because it’s basically our proxy war. We control the armaments, the funding,…

Filipino Youth Embrace a Sustainable Future with the BFAR Scholarship Program

By: Irene Pedroche-Tanyag The National Qualifying Examination for the Fisheries Scholarship Program (NQE-FSP) 2024, held on October 19, 2024, marks a significant milestone in enhancing educational access for deserving candidates in the fisheries sector across the country. This examination was…

The 3rd World March for Peace and Non-violence in Bangladesh: 5 Days of Activities to Contribute towards Global World Peace

Reported by: Mohammad Nazrul Islam, Coordinator, 3rd World March for Peace & NonViolence & Country Representative, The Community for Human Development. Photos Contributed by: Md. Reaz Uddin, Photographer, Pressenza. On October 16, 2024, the World March Base team members– Rafael…

The 3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence in Sagada: The Philippine Experience

The 3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence began in San Jose, Costa Rica on October 2, 2024, the International Day of Nonviolence, fifteen years after the 1st World March. Now traveling across the five continents, the World March base…

A Lasting Impact: Sexual Health and Empowerment (SHE) Project Wraps Up with Milestones in Women’s Health and Rights

Metro Manila, Philippines- —The Sexual Health and Empowerment (SHE) Project marked its impactful six-year journey with a vibrant closeout event titled “YES SHE DID! A Celebration of the Sexual Health and Empowerment (SHE) Project’s Journey Towards Change” at the Crowne…

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