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The historical memory of the Saharawis

I arrived in the year 2000 in the city of Madrid accompanying a group of Sahrawi children. We were hosted in Leganés by an association of friends of the Sahrawi people. I acted as interpreter and mediator with the host…

Cynicism in Chile with its phrase “Children first”.

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…

“The Inner Look” for children and a Mapudungun translation of Silo’s Message: two contributions to the spread of Siloism

We talked to Saúl Asenjo, a long-time Siloist who today lives in the state of Pennsylvania, near New York. From there he has managed and helped to produce two interesting editorial contributions for the dissemination of Siloism among children and…

While we’re laughing about a balloon; Biden paves a path to war.

There is reason to be alarmed by the recent China balloon. However, that reason is not the alleged China aggression but the very calculated aggression towards China by the Obama, Trump and Biden administrations. This hate and the manufactured reasons…

February 24 and 25, 2023: Europe for Peace

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…

EcoWaste Coalition Appeals to the Government of Pakistan to Stop Export of Banned Cosmetics with Mercury

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…

The Agony of Liberal Zionism

Among my Israeli friends there used to be many liberal Zionists. They sought social justice, supported peace initiatives with the Palestinians, and otherwise believed in Israel’s progressive roots. Indeed, in its pioneer years, Zionism, while engaged in colonization of Palestine,…

Gun Violence in the United States: Truth and Facts

Gun violence is a chronic disease in the United States. With its interplay with gun culture, individual rights, interest groups and partisan politics, it has long plagued American society and gravely violated people’s right to life, leaving an indelible stain…

Generations and politics in Latin America and the Caribbean

The political forces that value human solidarity and critical thinking are astonished to see that many young people, a priori considered champions of rebellion and promoters of new visions, are manifesting themselves on the public stage by adhering to retrograde…

Toxic Watchdog Group to Store Owners: Pull-Out Banned Skin Lightening Products on Shelves

Toxic watchdog group BAN Toxics raises the alarm on the continuous selling of banned/prohibited Skin Lightening Products (SLPs) despite the public health warning issued by the Food and Drug Administration since 2017.  In a recent market monitoring activity conducted by…

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