The pandemic sent hunger soaring in Brazil. They’re fighting back with school lunches
According to a study conducted by the Brazilian Research Network on Food and Nutrition Sovereignty and Security, hunger affected 9% of homes in Brazil by the end of 2020, wiping out the gains of the early aughts. By 2022 the rate had reached 15.5% — adding 14 million people to the ranks of the hungry, for a total of 33.1 million.
#Brazil #kids #hungry #pandemic
ICJ hears South Africa’s genocide case against Israel over Gaza war
Amid Israel’s ongoing three-month war in Gaza, more than 23,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, have been killed, lawyers told the top United Nations court. Most of Gaza’s population of 2.3 million has been displaced, and an Israeli blockade severely limiting food, fuel and medicine has caused a humanitarian “catastrophe”, according to the UN.
#South_Africa #Court #Genocide_of_Palestinians #UnitedNations
Ecuador’s president orders military to ‘neutralize’ gangs after gunmen storm TV studio
Ecuador’s president gave orders on Tuesday to “neutralize” criminal gangs after gunmen stormed and opened fire in a TV studio, as bandits threatened random executions on a second day of terror in the country.
#EcuadorBajoAtaque #EcuadorBajoAtaqueTerrorista #gangs #SouthAmerica
Scientists outline a bold solution to climate change, biodiversity loss, social injustice
“The restorative pathway would represent a more equitable and resilient world with a focus on nature preservation as a natural climate solution; societal well-being and quality of life; equality and high levels of education for girls and women, resulting in low fertility rates and higher standards of living; and a rapid transition toward renewable energy.”
#ClimateChange #ClimateAction #Science
Evolving Folks Project 