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‘No place’ for coups in today’s world, UN chief tells Myanmar military

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‘No place’ for coups in today’s world, UN chief tells Myanmar military

On the opening day of a new UN Human Rights Council session on Monday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres reiterated his “full support to the people of Myanmar”, three weeks after the military takeover that has brought thousands out onto the streets in…

22 February 2021 · 4 min read

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Myanmar’s bishops urge military to end violence, start dialogue – Vatican News

As protests against the military coup intensify in Myanmar, the country’s Catholic bishops have issued another statement, calling on the army to refrain from violence and peacefully resolve the crisis…

22 February 2021 · 4 min read

Catholics, evangelicals unite on free speech fears under Scottish hate bill relating to transgender issue

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Catholics, evangelicals unite on free speech fears under Scottish hate bill relating to transgender issue

A coalition of Roman Catholics and evangelicals have united to urge the Scottish Government to drop part of its controversial hate crime bill as it moves closer to becoming law,…

21 February 2021 · 5 min read

FROM THE FIELD: The Indian women weaving a digital web

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FROM THE FIELD: The Indian women weaving a digital web

Hundreds of thousands of Indian women are learning to market themselves and sell products online, with the support of a digital literacy project managed by the World Bank.

21 February 2021 · 1 min read

Lifeline for vulnerable Cambodians as poverty doubles during COVID-19 pandemic

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Lifeline for vulnerable Cambodians as poverty doubles during COVID-19 pandemic

In Cambodia, the shrinking economy, hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, has affected all population groups, but particularly the most vulnerable. A first-of-its-kind government scheme, managed with digital tools supplied…

21 February 2021 · 3 min read

First Person: The Colombian youth fighting for digital education for all

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First Person: The Colombian youth fighting for digital education for all

Tania Rosas, a Colombian education advocate from an afro-indigenous background, is hoping to improve learning outcomes for disadvantaged communities in her country, with a digital application tailored to their specific…

20 February 2021 · 5 min read

FROM THE FIELD: The goats helping Zambians to reach economic independence

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FROM THE FIELD: The goats helping Zambians to reach economic independence

In Zambia, where the climate crisis is making it increasingly difficult to earn a living, goat-rearing is being seen as a possible route to a better livelihood, and economic resilience.

20 February 2021 · 1 min read

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Mexico struggles to inoculate covid-struck population – Vatican News

Mexico, which is globally the third worst country affected by the covid-19 pandemic, is struggling hard to gain vaccines and with relatively few inoculated, the virus is still wreaking havoc.

19 February 2021 · 2 min read

UN chief to security meeting: ‘2021 must be the year to get back on track’

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UN chief to security meeting: ‘2021 must be the year to get back on track’

By exposing deep fissures and fragilities, “COVID-19 has x-rayed the world”, the UN chief told the Munich Security Conference on Friday, while acknowledging that today’s vulnerabilities go “well beyond” pandemics…

19 February 2021 · 3 min read

WHO seeks .96 billion for 2021 Strategic Plan for COVID-19 Response

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WHO seeks $1.96 billion for 2021 Strategic Plan for COVID-19 Response

The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking nearly $2 billion to fund its 2021 Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan (SPRP) for COVID-19 response which, was launched on Thursday in Geneva.

18 February 2021 · 2 min read