Turkish authorities harass Greek journalists covering earthquake, smash cameras and phones
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Istanbul, March 21, 2023 – Turkish authorities should conduct a swift and thorough investigation into the recent official harassment...
USCRI: Parole Extension Process for Ukrainians is a Welcome First Step on More Permanency...
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The Department of Homeland Security announced on March 13 that the agency would allow parole extensions for Ukrainians who...
The mind and heart of Harriet Tubman
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By Dr. Maulana Karenga —
Part 2. Nana Harriet Tubman possessed not only a hearing heart developed and defined by rightful attentiveness,...
Israeli authorities shutter Voice of Palestine radio’s Israel operations, question 5 journalists
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New York, March 20, 2023 – Israeli authorities should immediately reverse their order to shut down the Israeli operations...
Making Black Lives Matter with BLM Grassroots
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March 20, 2023 Edition of Vantage Point
Vantage Point host Dr. Ron Daniels is joined by special guests Dr. Melina Abdullah (Black...
UN ramps up aid as millions affected in cyclone Freddy’s wake
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said millions of children are at risk amid cholera outbreaks in Malawi and Mozambique. Both countries face flooding and...
South Sudan: Humanitarians call for justice after latest deadly attack
The appeal comes after a convoy of more than 100 trucks transporting food and other assistance was ambushed on Friday in Jonglei state.
Two contracted...
Iran: possible crimes against humanity, absence of accountability – top rights expert
Presenting his report to the Human Rights Council, Mr. Rehman said that the “scale and gravity” of violations committed by Iranian authorities pointed to...
Don’t give up on Haiti, plead senior UN aid officials
The call comes amid reports that the situation in Haiti is deteriorating by the day, with citizens facing spiralling violence, human rights, and food...
Flagship UN gender event closes with ‘blueprint’ for greater role of women in tech
The priority theme for this year’s CSW, an annual, two-week long event which has been advancing rights for women since 1946, was the ongoing...
Chapter Five: Haiti Earthquake
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The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) and The Children’s Village present chapter five, of Where We Stand: A 20-Year Retrospective of the Unaccompanied...
Belarusian journalist Maryna Zolatava sentenced to 12 years in prison, Valeryia Kastsiuhova to 10...
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Paris, March 17, 2023 — Belarusian authorities should immediately release journalists Maryna Zolatava and Valeryia Kastsiuhova, drop all charges...
Russia: International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Putin
“The contents of the warrants are secret to protect the victims,” said ICC President Piotr Hofmański. “Nevertheless, the judges decided to make the existence...
STRENGTHEN2 project visits Cameroon to discuss its needs on Employment Impact Assessment
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Tajik journalist Khurshed Fozilov detained on extremism charges
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Stockholm, March 17, 2023 – Tajik authorities should release journalist Khurshed Fozilov and stop prosecuting journalists in retaliation for...
South Sudan: Violence against civilians ticks up despite fall in attacks overall
Overall levels of documented violent incidents rose by 27 per cent, from 714 recorded acts of violence in 2021, to 982 last year.
2022 was marked...
Indian journalist Sanjay Rana arrested in Uttar Pradesh
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New York, March 17, 2023 – Authorities in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh should drop any investigation launched...
A hearing heart and an amazing mind
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By Dr. Maulana Karenga —
Part 1. This is in homage to Nana Harriet Tubman: African woman, Black and beautiful woman; fierce...
Central Sahel: Lives of 10 million children on the line as conflict rages
“Brutal” armed conflict has left 10 million children in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger in need of humanitarian assistance – more than double the number...
Zimbabwe journalist Garikai Mafirakureva charged with publishing false information
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On January 18, 2023, police in the southeastern Zimbabwe city of Masvingo arrested journalist Garikai Mafirakureva, according to media...
What’s “Woke” Got to Do With It – The SVB Bank Failure
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By Julianne Malveaux —
The Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), the 16th largest bank in the United States, failed because its leaders used...
African Union, Cirad, FAO and ILO discuss action plan for new initiative on job-rich...
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Representatives of the African Union Commission, ILO, Cirad, and FAO GENEVA (ILO News) – The ILO hosted...
NAARC announces its support for the efforts of the Herero People in Namibia to...
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The National African American Reparations Commission (NAARC) announces today its support for the efforts of the Herero People in Namibia to...
CPJ calls on Uzbek authorities to ensure Karakalpak journalists are not imprisoned for their...
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Stockholm, March 16, 2023 – Uzbekistan authorities should ensure that members of the press are not prosecuted for their...
