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International Conference about Surrogacy at the Czech Parliament

On November 21, 2023, an international conference on surrogacy was held at the Parliament of the Czech Republic, on the initiative of three female members of parliament: Ms. Romana Bělohlávková, Ms. Nina Nováková and Ms. Pavla Golasowská. The first part…

New Report Highlights Severe Spikes in Arrests and Prosecutions of LGBT and Gender-diverse People in 2023

Geneva, 30 November 2023 – Arrests and prosecutions for consensual same-sex sexual acts, and on the grounds of diverse gender expressions, continued to take place across the world in 2023 and in previous years, a report by ILGA World revealed today. Despite…

El Ciudadano and Pressenza Condemn the Accusation that They Are Spreading Kremlin Disinformation.

On 7 November 2023, the US State Department released a statement that had a provocative title, ‘The Kremlin’s Efforts to Covertly Spread Disinformation in Latin America’. The note argued that the ‘Russian government is currently financing an on-going, well-funded disinformation…

Pressenza rejects State Department accusation of being part of a disinformation campaign promoted by Russia

On November 7, the Reuters news agency released a communiqué from the US State Department under the title “The Kremlin’s Efforts to Covertly Spread Disinformation in Latin America”. In the text released, it is intended to involve the international news…

An Open Letter from the Arab Intellectuals to the Intellectuals of Europe and North America

Given the harrowing war waged by Israel on the Palestinian people in Gaza, and the indiscriminate Israeli massacres that accompany it, a group of artists, authors, and academics from various Arab countries, have addressed a letter to the intellectuals of…

One Day Before the “Death”

A personal narrative by Reza Siar, a member of the Hazaras, one of Afganistan’s marginalized minority groups, who fled after the US troops left and the Taliban took over.   “Tomorrow and the day after tomorrow are their last days;…

The Bison’s Tale of Resilience

by: Assaf Levy, BioDB   Have you ever heard about the giant animals, the American Bison and the European Bison? These huge creatures have two different tales, but they are both fascinating. Let’s explore where they live, what’s happening with…

A Bizarre Welcome Ceremony

A personal narrative by Reza Siar, a member of the Hasaras, one of Afghanistan’s marginalized minority goups, who fled after the US troops left and the Taliban took over.   Early morning, before the sun rose from behind the mountain…

“Peace and Protest: Past and Present”: Peace History Society 2023 International Conference

Under the title “Peace and Protest: Past and Present”, the programme includes 18 panels and two plenary sessions, as well as exhibitions by various peace organisations and a publications fair. Among the topics to be discussed are current issues such…

Hidden Wonders Beneath the Surface: Freshwater Dolphins

By: Assaf Levy, BioDB Dolphins are known for their playful nature and remarkable intelligence. Most people think of them as inhabitants of the vast oceans, leaping through the waves. However, there are dolphins that live in freshwater habitats, far away…

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