Global IssuesNews headlines for “Human Population”, page 11
Kanak Political Grievances Are Fed by Deep Inequality in New Caledonia
- Inter Press Service
NOUMEA, New Caledonia, Jul 25 (IPS) - New Caledonia, a French overseas territory of about 290,000 people in the southwest Pacific, is facing a challenging recovery from weeks of civil unrest that erupted in mid-May, leaving an aftermath of destruction and political turmoil.
This Time is Different for Fiscal Policy – Ageing Proceeds Fast
- Inter Press Service
BANGKOK, Thailand, Jul 25 (IPS) - Several Asia-Pacific countries are ageing fast. This transition is neither unique nor limited to the region -- it is a global megatrend. However, this time it is different. Why? Because ageing proceeds quite fast.
How African Governments Can Lead the Way on Ending Child Marriage
- Inter Press Service
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 24 (IPS) - Thandi*a 14-year-old girl from Malawi, is both a child and a mother. After she and her siblings were orphaned, they were left in the care of their grandmother, who struggled to provide for them.
Protests Over Bangladesh Quota System Escalate to Violence, Information Blackouts
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Jul 19 (IPS) - Student protests over the Bangladesh government’s recruitment system have escalated into violent retaliation from the police and the leading party’s student wing.
BRAZIL: ‘The Law Should Protect Women and Girls, Not Criminalise Them’
- Inter Press Service
Jul 18 (IPS) - CIVICUS discusses abortion rights in Brazil with Guacira Oliveira, director of the Feminist Centre for Studies and Advice (CFEMEA). CFEMEA is an anti-racist feminist organisation that defends women’s rights, collective care and self-care and monitors developments in Brazil’s National Congress.
Silenced: Women's Many Layered Struggles for Climate Justice in Nepal
- Inter Press Service
KATHMANDU, Jul 18 (IPS) - Silenced and sidelined, women politicians in Nepal fight for their voices to be heard, especially as they represent a population most impacted by climate change.
Can Scientific Freedom Deliver Development for Africa?
- Inter Press Service
ADDIS ABABA, Jul 18 (IPS) - Scientific research has led to social and economic gains worldwide, but the scientists who make it happen face significant challenges.
Decongesting Nigerias Prisons: All-Female Lawyers Take the Lead
- Inter Press Service
LAGOS, Jul 16 (IPS) - Nyeche Uche, aged 60, got arrested by Nigeria's cybercrime fighter, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commissionfor stealing. He spent 13 years and eight months in prison while awaiting trial. It took a church who went for prison outreach to refer his case to a legal firm for a pro-bono service over his case in March 2022.
From Trauma to Triumph: Kenyan Women's Courageous Battle Against Female Genital Mutilation
- Inter Press Service
NAIROBI, Jul 15 (IPS) - In the heart of Empash village, a fragmented community nestled in Suswa, Narok County, some 62 miles northwest of Nairobi, Naomy Kolian's story unfolds like a gripping saga of pain, resilience, and unyielding determination.
HLPF 2024: Protecting Civic Space Critical for SDGs Success
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, Jul 12 (IPS) - Each year the international community comes together at the UN’s headquarters in New York to take stock of progress on sustainable development. This year’s High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) is being held between 8 and 18 July. Representatives from 36 countries, as per the UN HLPF websitewill showcase their achievements on commitments outlined in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, presenting their Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs).
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