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Yemen: New World Bank funds offer lifeline to most vulnerable

Three UN agencies on Thursday welcomed $127 million in new funding from the World Bank to provide lifesaving support to some of the country’s most hard hit rural families, struggling under the impact of multiple crises.  

Maryland Record Set with 301-Pound Swordfish off Ocean City Coast

July 29, 2021 Annapolis Resident and Team Mount 8-Hour Fight to Land Record Fish Peter Schultz, second from left, and his team stand with the new state record swordfish. Photo courtesy Big Fish Classic, used with...

“It is appearing before our eyes”: Emerging DRC temple inspires growing numbers to action

Although in its early stages, the Bahá’í temple is giving rise to greater action aimed at the material and spiritual progress of society.

Guatemala: Bishops decry dismissal of anti-graft prosecutor – Vatican News

The Bishops’ Conference of Guatemala (CEG) voice their opposition to the firing of leading anti-corruption prosecutor, Juan Francisco Sandoval, highlighting that the move will cause “irreparable damage” to the justice system of the country.

Food systems transformation a ‘silver lining’ in COVID crisis: UN deputy chief

A sustainable and prosperous planet can only be achieved through working together and in solidarity, the UN Deputy Secretary-General said on Wednesday at the end of a major global food security meeting.

(Video) Reports of Fatalities in Iran’s Latest Protests Lead to New Calls for International Pressure

(NCRI) and (PMOI / MEK Iran): With that in mind, the PMOI’s parent coalition, the National Council of Resistance of Iran, issued a statement on Sunday which called attention to the early reports of...

UN Refugee Convention protecting the rights of refugees for 70 years – Vatican News

70 years from the landmark UN Refugee Convention, the number of refugees in the world are the highest ever seen. A UNHCR Representative talks about the lasting value of the Convention.

CEC Theological Reflections: Seeking, sharing, and serving the risen Lord

As part of CEC’s Theological Reflections series “Communion in crisis: The Church during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Dr Katherine Shirk Lucas from the French Anglican-Roman Catholic Commission, reflects on seeking, sharing, and serving the risen Lord, and the Church as communion during the Covid-19 pandemic”.

China: New co-adjutor bishop consecrated for Pingliang – Vatican News

Pingliang’s new co-adjutor bishop (bishop with right of succession) is the fifth shepherd appointed since the Provisional Agreement on the nomination of bishops between the Vatican and China entered into force.

Supporting the implementation of COVID-19 contact tracing in Ukraine

To help implement a contact tracing programme for COVID-19 in Ukraine, WHO has been providing support, equipment and staff training to the state-run Chernivtsi Oblast Center for Disease Control and Prevention (OCDC) of the...

Schultz claims book fair prize

The sign outside Schultz Elementary School in Delaware. The school was recently recieved 500 Scholastic Dollars after being awarded a President’s Prize for its 2020 Scholastic Book Fair. Glenn Battishill | The Gazette Schultz Elementary School...

(In)Justice for All Film Festival International Scheduled August 12-21

(In)Justice for All Film Festival International TUCC Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III Free Virtual Event to Feature Films, Poets, and Panel Discussions CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, USA, July 28, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Trinity United Church of Christ,...

CEC video features responses to human rights in the times of COVID-19

Churches and believers across Europe have experienced numerous hardships, posing challenges to the state of human rights in the times of COVID-19. To explore these issues, the Conference of European Churches releases a new video, featuring impressions from participants of its 7th virtual Summer School on Human Rights.

Sheffield charity staff go the extra mile (or 26!) to support people with tinnitus

British Tinnitus Association staff members Colette Bunker, Angela Pollard and Jess Pollard will be completing their first ever marathon on 3 October as they take on the Virgin Money Virtual London Marathon for the...

India: Release Detained Myanmar Asylum Seekers

Ensure Prompt Access to UN Refugee Agency for Protection (New York, July 28, 2021) – Indian authorities should immediately free all detained Myanmar asylum seekers, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should investigate the...

SYLVE & Julia Alfrida releases the international Pride song LEGACY

Photographer: Maria Östlin Photographer: Maria Östlin Photographer: Maria Östlin The new international Pride song "LEGACY" by the Swedish artists SYLVE and Julia Alfrida is about feeling proud about who we are and what we believe in. With this...

Yukoner’s poems about extinct species win national book award

… publish and promote a new book. "Well, I had it … I have a lot of books sitting in my closet, in … Canadian Authors Association Fred Kerner Book Award. The...

Religions for Peace and the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum Hold Symposium on Youth Engagement with Religion

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, July 27, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF) and Religions for Peace (RfP) (in collaboration with the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre...

Carmel parents outraged over sexually explicit content found in books available to students

… School Board Meeting about several books offered at school libraries … students’ parents over transgender books, but said this was … first he had heard about books featuring explicit sexual...

New AVIATE with Shaesta Podcast Features Dr. Sima Samar – Afghan Women’s and Human Rights Advocate

Special Bonus Episode from New Podcast AVIATE with Shaesta Featuring Dr. Sima Samar - Afghan Women’s and Human Rights Advocate JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, USA, July 27, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Shaesta Waiz, the youngest woman to fly...

Attorneys Educated on New Changes to the Baker Acting of Children and Parental Rights

CCHR Florida presents the Baker Act Defense Attorney Symposium & Summit CCHR Florida presents the Baker Act Defense Attorney Symposium & Summit Attorney Justin Drach stated that he feels like the group is moving in the...

Progress on tobacco fight, but new nicotine products pose increasing threat

While many countries are making progress in the fight against tobacco use, a new World Health Organization (WHO) report shows some are failing to address the problem of emerging nicotine and tobacco products.

Viral hepatitis can be eliminated in the WHO European Region by 2030 – here’s how

It is possible to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030 if leaders, particularly in highly affected countries, take action now. Globally, one person dies every 30 seconds from a hepatitis-related illness,...

Belarus: modern technology provides a lifeline to deaf people during the pandemic

During the pandemic, the wearing of masks has introduced a new, unexpected challenge for the estimated 10 000 hearing-impaired people in Belarus: the inability to read lips. With this key means of understanding the...

Tunisia: Human Rights Must be Upheld Following Suspension of Parliament

Download logo Tunisian President Kais Saied should publicly commit to respecting and protecting human rights, including the rights to freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly, after he suspended parliament and assumed some judicial powers,...
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