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Nigeria: Lessons from the Aba Women’s Riots for Today’s Women’s Movements
3+ hour, 13+ min ago (991+ words) Social, Political, Economic and Environmental Issues That Affect Us All Meanwhile, UN Women has recognised the Aba women's riot of 1929 as a noteworthy women-led demonstration, which ignited the revolution in the defence of women's rights in Nigeria. And yet, they…...
In Beirut, Guterres demands end to Middle East war: Civilians ‘deserve to live without fear’
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (516+ words) Social, Political, Economic and Environmental Issues That Affect Us All The UN Secretary-General on Saturday called on the international community to intensify support for the Government and people of Lebanon, warning that the south of the country "risks being turned…...
UN chief launches major humanitarian appeal from war-torn Lebanon
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (437+ words) In a solidarity visit to the war-ravaged capital of Lebanon, the UN chief on Friday announced a flash humanitarian appeal of $308.3 million to support civilians there, after ongoing Israeli strikes countering rocket launches from Hezbollah left around 816,000 Lebanese internally displaced,…...
UN Launches 300 Million Dollar Humanitarian Appeal for Lebanon
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (347+ words) Social, Political, Economic and Environmental Issues That Affect Us All UNITED NATIONS, March 13 (IPS) - During a solidarity visit to Lebanon, the UN chief announced a flash appeal of USD 308.3 million to support humanitarian operations there in the wake of escalated…...
Only 1 in 7 Countries is Led by a Woman – as Global Political Power Remains Dominated by Men
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (416+ words) Social, Political, Economic and Environmental Issues That Affect Us All UNITED NATIONS, March 13 (IPS) - Across the world, women remain vastly under-represented in political leadership, with the most powerful decisions still overwhelmingly made by men. In 2026,only 28 countries are led by…...
Aid operations strained across Middle East: WFP seeks $200 million to sustain food assistance
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (813+ words) Social, Political, Economic and Environmental Issues That Affect Us All Rising food prices, growing displacement and disruptions to global supply routes are placing millions of people across the Middle East at greater risk of hunger, according to the World Food…...
Why Does African Leadership Lack Coordination on Reparations?
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (498+ words) Social, Political, Economic and Environmental Issues That Affect Us All The calls for reparatory justice can no longer be ignored, speakers at the fourth session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on African Descent said last April. They urged greater…...
Tanzanian School Launches Energy Club to Promote Clean Cooking
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (1208+ words) Social, Political, Economic and Environmental Issues That Affect Us All DODOMA, Tanzania , March 11 (IPS) - A cloud of steam rises from a giant aluminium pot as Maria Joseph, a middle-aged cook in a toque blanche and faded apron, plants her feet…...
Rubio Seduces Europe with Imperial Nostalgia
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (756+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 11 (IPS) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's Munich speech last month seemed to seduce the European elite behind President Trump, against the "Rest', especially the resource-rich Global South. Billed as the world's leading forum for international…...
Gender Discrimination: It’s Time to Flip the Narrative
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (457+ words) Social, Political, Economic and Environmental Issues That Affect Us All UNITED NATIONS, March 10 (IPS) - We have heard it all: When a woman raises her voice, she's too emotional. When she stands her ground, she's too difficult. When she leads, she's…...