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Democracy

Social Justice Means Equal Opportunity for Every Section of Society, Says Prime Minister Narendra Modi

“Parties exist because of democracy, and democracy exists because of the country. Most of the parties in our country, especially all the non-Congress parties...

OWSA Staff - 26 July 2022

Health Policy

WHO Calls on India to Enhance Surveillance for Monkeypox

The Director General of Health Services convened a high level meeting today as a fourth case of Monkeypox in the country was detected. WHO...

OWSA Staff - 25 July 2022

COVID-19

UN to Host Over 190 World Leaders and Delegates — Despite Threats from a Deadly New COVID-19 Variant

In order to protect delegates and staff alike, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, having considered the recommendations of the UN’s Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)...

Inter Press Service - 24 July 2022

International Funding

War in Ukraine Triggers New International Non-Alignment Trend

The rivalry between the United States and China – a growing trading partner and investor in numerous developing nations – fuels the distancing demonstrated...

Inter Press Service - 24 July 2022

Freedom of speech and expression

Under Attack, Global Sexual Health ‘Can’t Rely On US’

For almost 40 years, the controversial US ‘global gag rule’ has been used by Republican presidents to block federal funding to non-US organisations that...

SciDevNet - 23 July 2022

Accountability

Unprecedented Threats Against “Right to Protest” on the Rise World-wide

Protesters across the globe are facing a potent mix of pushbacks, with a growing number of laws and other measures to restrict the right...

Inter Press Service - 22 July 2022

Finance and Economy

Nepal Staring at Imminent Double-Digit Inflation

Inflation has taken over Nepali life and is hitting a major segment of lower-income families for whom basic necessities are becoming unaffordable. It is...

OWSA Contributor - 22 July 2022

Child Labour

Pakistan’s Coal Miners Restless

Poor regulatory conditions, especially the absence of government department inspection of mines, as provided under the law has meant owners don’t care to put...

OWSA Contributor - 22 July 2022

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