Category: Human Rights
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Horror, grief, trauma in Ethiopia’s Gofa a week after deadly landslides Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed posted on X on Tuesday that he was “deeply saddened by this terrible loss”, adding that the Federal Disaster Prevention Task Force has been deployed to the area and is working to reduce the impact of the disaster. But according to…
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The Evolved Man of the Week: Omid Djalili
Welcome to the Evolving Man Project’s “Evolved Man of the Week” profile. Each week, we will highlight an individual who embodies what it means to be an evolved, famous, and non-famous man. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to Iranian-British actor, comedian, and writer Omid Djalili. Djalili was…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Eight Palestinian Olympic athletes to compete in Paris under the shadow of Gaza war For Nader Jayousi, technical director of the Palestinian Olympic Committee, the most important thing is not just to take part. The delegation is hoping to finally place an athlete on the winners’ podium. “We don’t need people to feel sorry for…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Project 2025 Continues the Historic Racist, Fascist Project It has also been conveniently forgotten how often democrats have assisted in bringing right wing policies to fruition. It was Bill Clinton whose Crime Bill, assisted by then Senator Joe Biden, sent thousands of Black people to jail. It was Clinton whose Telecommunications Act ended Federal Communications…
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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
China Mocks U.S. Presidential Debate: ‘Very Entertaining’ “Objectively speaking, the low-quality performance of these two old men was a negative advertisement for Western democracy,” he said, posting clips of the video with a jokey musical soundtrack. #China #DebateNight2024 #bidentrump #Politics TRUMP USED “PALESTINIAN” AS A SLUR. BIDEN AND DEBATE MODERATORS DIDN’T SAY A WORD. When…
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Protect Trans Kids
With Pride 2024 concluding, it’s important to recognize the increased visibility and relentless attacks that a certain demographic of young people has endured from right-wing political pundits, politicians, and the religious right. Adolescents who are part of the trans community. While I may not have the title of a father, I am still an uncle,…
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The Evolved Man of the Week: Christian Cooper
Welcome to the Evolving Man Project’s “Evolved Man of the Week” profile. Each week, we will highlight an individual who embodies what it means to be an evolved man, including famous and non-famous individuals. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to science and comics writer and editor, lifelong…
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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 Evolved Man of the Week:Schuyler Bailar
Welcome to the Evolving Man Project’s “Evolved Man of the Week” profile. Each week, we will highlight an individual who embodies what it means to be an evolved man, including famous and non-famous individuals. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to Division I swimmer, author, public speaker, and…
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