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Further allegations of chemical weapons use in Syria buckle under scrutiny
Interview with Piers Robinson of the Organisation for Propaganda Studies As the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons launched a report last week stating that there are “reasonable grounds to believe” that the Syrian government launched a chemical weapon attack in the town of Saraqib in February 2018, an… »
The phenomenon of mandala-making
SPIRITUALITY by Genevieve Balance-Kupang From the Byakko Shinko Kai (BSK) perspective, written mandalas of bright words and gratitude to nature are a path to inner peace and world peace. The mandala is a circle with a center around which bright, positive, important, and meaningful words are… »
Listening to the quiet
NARRATIVE by Trudi Richards When my brother and sisters and I were little and we got too rowdy, our mother used to suddenly say, “let’s listen to the quiet!” Then we would all hunker down and listen, curious, puzzled, for what cannot be heard. Since then,… »
It all comes and goes
POEM The wind through the leaves The waves upon the shores The clouds crossing the skies The cyclones twirling across the land The petals that open and waft away… Nothing stays Nor remains the same In this temporal space. And so It is … »
A call for emerging artists worldwide -the Prince Clause Seed Awards
THE ARTS Apart from the occasional lack of creative ideas and inspirations, there are considerable limitations that hinder artists from flourishing and fully actualizing their potentials. It has been a long tradition that artists sought support and encouragement from affluent individuals and organizations in terms of… »
The legacy of Bolivia’s El Mallku: ‘Self-governance is fundamental’ for indigenous peoples
Written by Ruben Hilari ‘Jiwaspach apnaqasiña’ has become a motto of the Aymara people In Bolivia, the slogan “Jiwaspachaw apnaqasjañasa” (“Self-governance is fundamental”) can often be heard in indigenous Aymara communities—in meetings, assemblies, city neighborhoods, conferences, in the media, and in conversations with the local people, especially young… »
In Latin America, mental health can only be achieved through collective memory
Conflicts throughout history have an impact on mental health Written by Joel Herrera The debate on mental health is very important in the Latin American region because of the entire history of socio-political conflicts, criminalized and persecuted social movements, militarization, civil wars and other events. Most… »
This Ramadan, UNHCR calls for solidarity with those hit hardest by the global pandemic
As the Islamic world prepares to welcome the holy month of Ramadan, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, urges greater support for millions of refugees and internally displaced people hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. People forced to flee their homes must be included on an equal footing in global vaccination… »
Simple Joys on a Sunday Stroll
Image by StockSnap from Pixabay POEM On an early morning walk To the neighborhood bakery Fresh air, a light breeze A misty sprinkling of raindrops The thought of fresh-baked, warm pan de sal Butter melting on top A hot cup of coffee waiting at… »
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