Category: Human Rights
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Hunger, death, devastation: No respite in Tigray a year after US aid cuts “As aid actors scale back or suspend activities in the region due to funding constraints, the most vulnerable are experiencing reduced access to medical care, water and sanitation services … while overall humanitarian needs continue to exceed the collective capacity.” #Ethiopia #War…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Family of man killed by off-duty ICE agent in LA demands charges: ‘The ache will never go away’ Keith Porter Jr, a 43-year-old father of two, was fatally shot by an ICE officer on New Year’s Eve outside his apartment complex, according to LA and federal officials. An LA police department (LAPD) spokesperson said after the incident that Porter…
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New Year, Same Empire
On January 3rd, 2026, the United States special forces and the DEA captured the Venezuelan president, Nicolas Maduro. Yes, the United States kidnapped a sitting head of state. This is a blatant example of foreign interference in a sovereign nation’s politics. It doesn’t matter what your opinion of President Maduro is. This action flagrantly violates…
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The Evolved Woman of the Week: Lina Yassin
Welcome to the Evolving Folks Project’s “Evolved Woman of the Week” profile. Each week, we will highlight an individual who embodies what it means to be an evolved person, famous and non-famous alike. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to the climate researcher, activist, and Sudanese native, Lina…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Even as Trump Suggests US Taxpayers May Foot the Bill, How Bullish Is Big Oil on Venezuela? While President Donald Trump has openly stated that the US will seize Venezuela’s oil in the wake of the US military’s abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, there are questions about just how much interest big oil companies have in the president’s desire for…
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The Truth About Incels
“Involuntary celibate,” or “incel,” is the name of an online subculture. Talking about this needs caution and an open mind. Initially, the term described those who sought relationships but struggled, frequently because of shyness, social anxiety, or limited chances. A woman originated the term, which is quite interesting. In 1997, Alana Foster made a website…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Seven quiet wins for climate and nature in 2025 Once hunted for their eggs and decorative shells, green turtles have been rescued from the brink of extinction. Thanks to decades of conservation efforts, from releasing hatchlings on beaches to reducing accidental capture in fishing nets, green turtle populations have rebounded. The species was this year moved…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Women protest gender-based violence across Brazil following shocking cases “We’re seeing an increase in numbers but also in the intensity and cruelty of violence,” said Juliana Martins, an expert in gender-based violence and institutional relations manager at the Brazilian Forum on Public Safety. #Brazil #Femicide #womensrights #Sexism Mental health crisis reaches new lows for French…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Amnesty Confirms What It’s Plain to See: Israel’s Genocide in Gaza Continues “The ceasefire risks creating a dangerous illusion that life in Gaza is returning to normal. But while Israeli authorities and forces have reduced the scale of their attacks and allowed limited amounts of humanitarian aid into Gaza, the world must not be fooled.…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
China won’t back Brazil rainforest fund, points to rich nations’ lack of support: reports That argument has long guided China’s approach to international climate talks. Since the Rio Earth Summit in 1992, Beijing has argued that its developing-country status exempted it from donor obligations. It has often resisted joining multilateral funds as a donor, preferring…
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