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Egyptian Delegation in Israel for Talks on Gaza Hostages

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). An Egyptian delegation met Israeli officials on Friday, looking for a way to restart talks to end the war in Gaza...

Северно Косово: Потврђивање суверенитета усред подељених лојалности

Photo Credit: Global Diaspora News (www.GlobalDiasporaNews.com). Северно Косово: Потврђивање суверенитета усред подељених лојалности | Crisis...

UN rights office voices concern ahead of elections in Pakistan

OHCHR denounced all acts of violence against political parties and candidates in the lead-up to Thursday’s vote.Spokesperson Liz Throssell said there have been no...

Indonesia launches its Road Map for Care Economy for a more Gender Equal World...

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). JAKARTA (ILO News) – The Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection, with support from the International Labour Organization (ILO) office...

Bangladesh: Citing ‘dangerous decline’ of human rights, experts urge key reforms

The Human Rights Council-appointed experts’ call follows on from the election victory of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina earlier this month, who secured a controversial...

Israeli Government Officially Approves New Benefits for Soldiers

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). The Israeli government has officially approved a new set of benefits for military reservists discharged from service, giving them significant discounts...

Malaysia study visit helps enhance Public Employment Services across South-East Asia

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Participants visit PERKESO rehabilitation centre. © PERKESO KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (ILO News) - A study-visit...

Israeli Children Facing Mental Health Challenges Due to Hamas War, New Study Shows

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). A new study released by Israel’s Education Ministry highlights the growing mental health challenges facing students due to the ongoing war...

Ms Xiaoyan Qian takes up post as ILO director for Thailand, Cambodia and Lao...

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). BANGKOK (ILO...

IDF Asks That Kids Avoid Using Toy Explosives During Purim Celebrations to Protect Soldiers

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari released a video on Friday, shortly before Shabbat, calling on Israelis to avoid using toy...

Women in Afghanistan: The future ‘depends on them’

Released by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) on Wednesday, Listening to Women Entrepreneurs in Afghanistan, Their Struggle and Resilience, analyzes data collected over the...

E-Newsletters of the ILO CO-Jakarta: February 2024

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). E-Newsletters of the ILO CO-Jakarta: February 2024 Source of original article: Newsletters from ILO in Asia and the Pacific (www.ilo.org). The...

Israeli Government Approves Increased Payments to Returned Gaza Hostages

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Israel on Friday approved an amendment to a law providing payments to returned hostages who were kidnapped by Hamas terrorists on...

Israel Recalls Negotiators From Qatar After Hamas Rejects Truce Deal

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). i24 News — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office on Tuesday issued a statement after Hamas’ rejection of a truce proposal,...

Israeli Defense Minister Warns Terrorists Not to Make Ramadan a ‘Month of Jihad’ Amid...

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant wished Muslim worshipers a peaceful Ramadan, while issuing a stern warning to those looking to use...

We all want an Afghanistan at peace, UN chief says in Doha

Speaking to journalists during a two-day meeting with regional and national special envoys for Afghanistan, António Guterres said that there was consensus among delegates...

Antisemitism in Norway At Highest Levels Since WWII, Says Local Rabbi

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Antisemitism in Norway is at its highest level since World War II, the rabbi of the country’s capital city of Oslo...

Accountability essential to counter human rights abuse in DPR Korea

In an oral update to the Human Rights Council – UN’s paramount human rights body – Deputy High Commissioner Nada Al-Nashif said that DPRK...

New Labels to Mark Produce From Gaza Border Region in Bid to Help Israeli...

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). The Negev Produce Cooperative Association in Israel has announced a new marker will be used to label produce that was farmed...

IDF Eliminates Senior Hamas Operatives in Rafah Targeted Strike

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). i24 News — Israeli security forces eliminated senior Hamas operatives in the Rafah region in Gaza, according to a statement on...

Israeli Public at Risk of PTSD Due to Hamas War, New Study Finds

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Hundreds of thousands of Israelis are at risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to the ongoing war with the Hamas...

Israel Prize for Heroism Goes to Civilians Who Saved Dozens on Oct. 7

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Israeli Education Minister Yoav Kisch announced on Tuesday that Menachem Kalmanson and Itiel Zohar — civilians from the West Bank settlement...

Election Results See Changes Across the Country

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Israel’s municipal elections saw historically low voter turnout on Tuesday, paving the way for political upheaval in cities across the country....

Israeli War Cabinet to Meet on Hostages, Rafah Plan on Thursday

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Top Israeli ministers will convene on Thursday to discuss a proposed Gaza truce to free some hostages held by Hamas, as well...