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Tulsi Sigdel, Humanist from Nepal, About the Recent Gen Z Protest Against Corruption

Tulsi Sigdel writes and posts in her Facebook page her heartfelt feelings and well wishes about the recent developments and outcome after the Nepalese Gen-Z youths and citizens came together in a series of street marches and demonstrations that hoped…

Nepal’s Youth (Gen-Z) Raising their Voice against Corruption

by Smriti Shrestha Nepal became a federal democratic republic on May 08, 2008, but Nepal is still not a corruption-free country. On September 8, 2025, Nepal’s youth, the Gen-Z, raised their voices against corruption. Many, who are students, showed up…

Young protesters force Nepalese prime minister to resign

Nepalese Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli was forced to resign on Tuesday [September 9, 2025] after young protesters defied the curfew and clashed with police. The youth were protesting corruption and the fact that 19 people died on the…

Israel: three days of protests against the government to bring about a ceasefire

Today marked the start of three consecutive days of demonstrations organized by the broad coalition against the Netanyahu government to demand an end to the war in Gaza. A demonstration took place near the prime minister’s home, along with roadblocks…

Alligator Alcatraz: court injunctions and journalistic investigations

There are two rather serious problems hanging over the inhumane immigrant detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” (which is not a nickname, it is really called that), which Trump wanted to set an example of how to treat those who…

The United Nations Recognizes Surrogacy as Violence and Calls for its Universal Abolition  

(Français ci-dessous) Paris  The Casablanca Declaration welcomes the report presented on 14 July 2025 by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, Ms. Reem Alsalem, which marks a historic breakthrough in the fight against surrogacy (see the…

United Nations at 80: A Turning Point for Humanity

Pressenza and the Humanist Movement have always recognized the United Nations as a historic step toward the humanization of the world. In November 2025, the UN will mark its 80th anniversary—a milestone that invites us to reflect on its achievements,…

“The Camp to Stop the War” Resumes Tomorrow (Sunday) in Tel Aviv, One Week After Its Activists Were Attacked

Following protests in Dizengoff Square and near Gaza, the camp will be set up tomorrow in Tel Aviv at the Cinematheque plaza from 2:30 PM to 10:00 PM The “Camp to Stop the War,” organized by the “It’s Time” coalition,…

DRU Launches ‘Khola Janala’ Mental Health Service for Journalists

by Mynul Hasan Sohel, Contributor, Pressenza Dhaka Bureau   For the first time in Bangladesh, the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) has launched ‘Khola Janala’ (Open Window), a regular and free mental health service to help journalists cope with professional mental…

Inherited Prayers for Peace: Nipponzan Myohoji’s Communities Rooted in Christendom

A Journey Through Four Peace Pagoda Memorial Ceremonies in Europe by Mitsutake Ikeda On June 21st, the 40th anniversary grand memorial ceremony of the London Peace Pagoda was solemnly conducted, followed by the 45th anniversary ceremony of the Milton Keynes…

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