Category: Climate
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
“This Must End”: Israel Orders New Mass Evacuation, Continuing Attacks on Gaza Health System “We have an obligation as healthcare workers, as public health advocates, to state very clearly … our demands not only for an immediate and sustained ceasefire, but an end to the Israeli occupation.” #GazaGenocide #War #Violence #MiddleEast Jubilation and stunned silence:…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
UN reports ‘shocking’ rise in violations against children in conflict in 2023 “We are failing children,” … “I call on the international community to recommit to the universal consensus to protect children from armed conflict and I call on States to fulfill their primary responsibility to protect their populations and respect all norms and standards applicable…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Leftist Climate Scientist Claudia Sheinbaum Wins Mexican Presidency in Landslide With Mexico facing a devastating heatwave and other climate impacts, Sheinbaum has pledged to prioritize clean energy development, vowing to “lead a $13.6 billion program to jumpstart Mexico’s renewable energy sector,” Politicoreported. Sheinbaum is set to take office in October. #MEXICO #ClaudiaPrimeraPresidentaDeMéxico #LatinAmerica #EleccionesMéxico2024 Lebanon: Israel’s White Phosphorous Use…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Sudan: Deteriorating situation in El Fasher, health system collapsing nationwide The humanitarian situation for some 800,000 civilians in El Fasher, Sudan, and surrounding areas in North Darfur continues to deteriorate amid ongoing clashes between rival military forces, the UN reported on Friday. #Darfur #Sudan #Genocide #Africa The ICC is not in the business of peacemaking,…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
UN Warns of ‘Catastrophic’ Imminent Escalation in Sudan “Civilians are trapped in the city, afraid of being killed should they attempt to flee,” said Seif Magango, spokesperson for the U.N. high commissioner for human rights, Volker Türk. “This dire situation is compounded by a severe shortage of essential supplies as deliveries of commercial goods and humanitarian aid…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Sudan’s conflict hits the 1-year mark, sparking fears of repeated atrocities “Twenty years ago, Darfur was the world’s largest hunger crisis and the world rallied to respond,” World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain said last month. “But today, the people of Sudan have been forgotten.” #Sudan #Africa #CivilWar #conflict Texas State Troopers in Riot Gear…
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The Evolved Man of the Week: Issa Amro
Welcome to the Evolving Man Project’s “Evolved Man of the Week” profile. Each week we will highlight an individual that embodies what it means to be an evolved person, famous and non-famous individual alike. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to the activist, co-founder, and former coordinator (2007–2018)…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Israel’s war on Gaza live: World welcomes UN ceasefire resolution Leaders worldwide have welcomed a UN resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, while the UN chief Guterres says it must be implemented. #Gaza #FreePalestine #CeasefireNOW #VeteransForPeace World Ignores Sudan Hunger Crisis; 230,000 Children and Mothers Could Die in Coming Months Sudan is on track to become…
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The Evolved Man of the Week: Omar Shakir
Welcome to the Evolving Man Project’s “Evolved Man of the Week” profile. Each week we will highlight an individual that embodies what it means to be an evolved person, famous and non-famous individual alike. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to the lawyer, author, activist, and the Israel…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
‘Massacre’: Israel forces attack crowds waiting for aid in Gaza, killing 21 With Israel’s war on Gaza now in its sixth month, the United Nations has warned that at least 576,000 people in the enclave – a quarter of the population – are on the brink of famine, and global pressure has been growing on Israel to…
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