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MEPs call for new EU strategy to promote democracy in Russia

Parliament says the EU must push back against aggressive policies while laying the groundwork for cooperation with a future democratic Russia.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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“They can collect butts”: Denmark wants to force migrants to work

"They can collect butts": Denmark wants to force migrants to work

Artichokes Market ($4.44Bn by 2028) Growth Forecast at 3.6% CAGR During 2021 to 2028 COVID Impact and Global Analysis by TheInsightPartners.com

Artichokes Market ($4.44Bn by 2028) Growth Forecast at 3.6% CAGR During 2021 to 2028 COVID Impact and Global Analysis by TheInsightPartners.com

General of Hugo Chavez, wanted by the United States, has been arrested in Spain

General of Hugo Chavez, wanted by the United States, has been arrested in Spain

Malaysia: Promoting unity in a land of great diversity

The Bahá’ís of Malaysia have been fostering constructive dialogue among a cross-section of their society about how all people can contribute to greater social cohesion.

Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic – achieving resilience for the next health emergency

A new strategic document was officially presented at the “Lessons learned from COVID-19: getting ready for the next pandemic” event, on 13 September – part of the 71st session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe (RC71). Within it are outlined 10 major lessons that have so far been identified by Member States in the Region and their partners. This document is intended to enhance national and community resilience against health emergencies and safeguard regional and global health security now and in the future.

The first woman with a headscarf graduated from the Turkish Military Academy

The first woman with a headscarf graduated from the Turkish Military Academy

Angelina Jolie is already a writer, she has published a book for children

Angelina Jolie is already a writer, she has published a book for children

More persons than ever locked up in psychiatry in Denmark

Locked up, why? She had been deprived of her liberty simply because she was somewhat confused and had played loud music late in the evening. A neighbour had called the police, who found her...

To eradicate online child sexual abuse Hyperslice joins IWF’s mission.

A “Leading independent managed hosting provider” has joined the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) in its battle to eradicate videos and images of child sexual abuse from the internet. Leeds based Managed IT Solutions group, Hyperslice,...

WHO recommends DNA testing as a first-choice screening method for cervical cancer prevention

DNA-based testing for human papillomavirus (HPV) has been shown to be more effective than today’s commonly used screening methods aimed at detecting and preventing cervical cancer, a major cause of death among women worldwide....

Pandemic increasing risk factors for suicide, UN health agency warns

Suicide prevention must be prioritized after 18 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Americas office of the World Health Organization (WHO) warned ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day, commemorated annually on 10 September. 

A bold new strategy for health and sustainable development in the light of pandemics

Statement to the press by Professor Mario Monti, Chair of the Pan-European Commission on Health and Sustainable Development 10 September 2021 Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished members of the press, Regional Director – Hans, Professor McKee, Professor...

Make mental health a priority across the board, UN chief urges 

Mental health and psychosocial support must be seen as integral to all humanitarian, peacebuilding and development programmes across the UN, the Secretary-General said on Wednesday.  

COVID-19 Delta variant still ‘most concerning’, say WHO experts

Even with the emergence of the new Mu COVID-19 variant, the Delta strain remains the top concern globally, appearing to “outcompete” others, senior officials with the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.

MoU signature helping countries achieve health for all

WHO/Franz Henriksen WHO/Europe and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies renew commitment to jointly support countries to achieve health for all WHO/Europe and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent...

Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya Reopens to the Public

By Shyamal Sinha From newindianexpress.com The Mahabodhi Temple or the Mahabodhi Mahavihar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an ancient, but much rebuilt and restored, Buddhist temple in Bodh Gaya, marking the location where the Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment. Mahabodhi Temple, one of the holiest sites of Buddhism, marking the spot of the Buddha’s […]

Migrants are facing ‘dire condition’ at EU-Belarus border

Migrants are facing “dire conditions” at the European Union-Belarus border, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) warned on Monday. 

Religious News From Around the Web September 6, 2021

Texas Churches Can’t be Forced to Close Under New Law; Catholics, Other Religious Groups Help Refugees; Nearly 60 Percent of White Evangelicals are Vaccinated; Coalition Defends Religious Nonprofit’s Right to Hire People of Shared...

Profiles in Faith: Rabbi David Nathan Saperstein

Introduction Rabbi David Saperstein Rabbi David Nathan Saperstein is one of the leading lights of Reform Judaism — the largest denomination of Jews in the America, representing 33 percent of American Jews. He served for 40...

Haiti earthquake: Waterborne disease poses new threat to children

A crippling earthquake followed by plummeting rains have put some 540,000 children in southwest Haiti at risk of life-threatening waterborne diseases, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned.

Improving air quality ‘key’ to confronting global environmental crises

With environmental events becoming increasingly interconnected, a new global report on air pollution published by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) on Thursday underscores that improved air quality is “key to tackling the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste”.

Neem Extract Market Statistics 2022 | Major Factors that can Increase the Global Demand

Neem Extract Market Neem extracts are derived from neem seed, leaves, and bark, and are used in a variety of products across the agriculture, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical sectors. PORTLAND,, OREGON, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/...

European Churches urge EU to protect the vulnerable in Afghanistan

European Churches urge EU to protect the vulnerable in Afghanistan   Conveying solidarity with people in Afghanistan, Rev. Christian Krieger, president of the Conference of European Churches (CEC), and H. Em. Card. Jean-Claude Hollerich SJ, president...

New data-driven hub aims to detect and prevent next pandemic

A new centre in Berlin, Germany, launched on Wednesday by the World Health Organization (WHO), aims to help countries better assess and respond to global disease threats in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis.
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