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On the occasion of International Women’s Day, CALANDRIA reveals that almost 50% of Peruvians believe that inequality between men and women has worsened. The survey Percepciones ciudadanas: las cifras de la desigualdad, carried out by the Asociación de Comunicadores Sociales…

Toxic watchdog group BAN Toxics raises the alarm over the continuous selling of mercury dental amalgam (in capsules) in the market and online despite the prohibition in the country. In the recent market surveillance conducted, the group has purchased and…

Before his speech opening the legislative sessions, Argentina’s far-right president Javier Milei argued that “as long as Congress has its current composition, we believe it will be difficult to pass reforms,” leaving the impression that he plans to rule by…

4 March 2024, Quezon City.  Aside from mercury-containing skin-lightening products, online shopping platforms are also rife with imported paint products with undisclosed concentrations of lead in brazen violation of the country’s national ban on such products. Coinciding with the 3.3.…

Bacolod, Western Visayas, Philippines — March 4, 2024. The 7th Philippine Misereor Partnership Incorporated (PMPI) General Assembly officially opened on March 4 bringing together environmental advocates, community leaders, and stakeholders nationwide. With the theme “TWENTY: Transformative Work on Environment and Nature’s…

Why do I call them evil? Because they live off the sickness and misfortune of others, and the sicker people are there, the more they rejoice, because the more they earn. An arms manufacturer can say that he makes them…

Peace Pals is an international program designed to encourage youth, ages 5-16 to become peacemakers dedicated to living in the spirit of the words “May Peace Prevail On Earth.” Peace Pals fosters understanding and respect for the diversity and oneness…

Major protests against Israel’s assault on Gaza were held Saturday in a worldwide day of action. In San Francisco, police fired pepper spray and hit protesters with batons as a march passed the Israeli Consulate. Thousands also marched in New…

How To Begin? For over a week now I’ve been trying to figure out a way to compose this article in a form that doesn’t alienate those who are open to hearing new information about this topic. On the other…

ONLY DEVELOPMENT CAN GUARANTEE LASTING PEACE Feb. 24, 2024.- While the United States vetoed for the third time at the UN Security Council the resolution presented by Algeria calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, arguing that “to demand an…