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Developing country voices will be excluded at UN plastic talks, say NGOs

Limits on numbers at Paris summit mean some of those ‘most needing to be heard’ will not be in attendance

The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2023

EU Parliament Calls For ‘public Black List’ Of Radical NGOs

The European Parliament voted on May 10 in favor of creating a "public black list" of NGOs

Zenger · May 11, 2023

47% of South Africans rely on social grants - study reveals how they use them to generate more income

South Africa has one of the world’s most expansive social grant system: 47% of the population relies on a monthly grant. Of these, 18 million are permanent beneficiaries and about 10 million receive a temporary Social Relief of Distress Grant. This was introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic for working age…

The Conversation · May 3, 2023

The Big One climate protest: when is it and what are Extinction Rebellion’s aims?

The Big One promises to be a key moment in the fight for climate justice

Evening Standard · Apr 19, 2023

G7 ministers pledge to intensify Russia sanctions, slam China

Diplomats also urge warring sides in Sudan to end hostilities and demanded Taliban reverse ban on women working for UN.

Al Jazeera · Apr 18, 2023

Billions still lack access to safe drinking water – this is a global human rights catastrophe

Leaders and authorities recently gathered in New York for the first UN water conference in decades. The hope was that there would be some landmark breakthroughs to ensure that everyone had access to safe drinking water and sanitation.

The Conversation · Apr 17, 2023

This match is a celebration of women in sports, says Nita Ambani

Mumbai Indians (MI) will be celebrating a unique initiative when they take on Kolkata Knight Riders in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

The Times of India · Apr 15, 2023

Macron government under fire for criticising one of France’s oldest human rights NGOs

Amid the tense political atmosphere gripping France as the pension reform crisis continues, Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne on Wednesday became the latest member of the Macron government to criticise the Human Rights League, one of France’s oldest NGOs, even accusing it of taking an “ambiguous” stance on Islamism in recent…

France 24 · Apr 13, 2023

UN concern after its female workers are ‘banned’ from working by Taliban

All staff in Afghanistan ordered to stay home for 48 hours to give officials time to negotiate with Taliban

The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2023

When Russia invaded, this former House staffer rushed to Ukraine - Roll Call

Days after the Russian invasion, Steven Moore flew to the region to help his friends flee, and then bring in supplies.

Roll Call · Mar 30, 2023