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Women’s voices raised against hate in India

The Fearless Collective is a movement that helps citizens move from fear to love through the creation of participatory art in public space. By Mehru Jaffer /...

Inter Press Service - 25 February 2022

Disaster risk reduction

Global road safety crisis: three questions to ask to help solve it

Unlike COVID-19, road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death from people between the ages of 5-29. And, with an estimated 1.35 million...

Inter Press Service - 25 February 2022

Agriculture

Rising incomes do environment more harm than population growth

The number of people on the planet more than tripled since 1950 and could reach nearly 11 billion by the end of the century,...

OWSA Staff - 24 February 2022

Civil society

If security council fails, violation of UN charter should go before international court of justice

The UN security council faces the threat of a double veto by Russia and China against any possible sanctions or resolutions condemning Russia for...

Inter Press Service - 24 February 2022

Human rights

Stop weapons supply to Myanmar, rights expert urges

Conditions have 'worsened' in Myanmar following a military coup in February 2021, according to a UN human rights rapporteur. Weapons exports to the military rulers...

OWSA Staff - 24 February 2022

Environment

Beginning to gather data on plastics, for a start

Research is on to estimate the quantity of marine plastic litter. There is no creditable nor dependable data to drive informed decision on handling...

Aditi Angelina Patro - 24 February 2022

Afghanistan

Red Cross: Global support critical for Afghanistan as COVID-19, measles run rampant

Health facilities have shut down for lack essential medical supplies and funds to pay for utilities and salaries. Aid groups have sounded an upcoming health...

OWSA Staff - 24 February 2022

Bangladesh

Hefazat-e-Islam and the rise of Islamic fundamentalism in Bangladesh

Although Bangladesh has now adopted a zero-tolerance approach to extremism, efforts are lacking to counter violent ideology and behaviours by non-state actors. The conventional...

OWSA Contributor - 24 February 2022

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