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National leadership structures are critical parts of an effective anti-trafficking strategy
National leadership structures are critical parts of an effective anti-trafficking strategy, say participants at annual anti-trafficking meeting
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Treaty against plastic pollution, a timid victory
From May 29 to June 2, 175 countries reached agreement on an international treaty to combat plastic pollution.
Human Rights
Omar Harfouch denounces state anti-Semitism in Lebanon
Omar Harfouch, leader of the initiative ‘Third Lebanese Republic’ and anti-corruption fighter, has denounced the anti-Semitic decision of the Lebanese Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, to cancel the Lebanese State’s contract…
Europe
Turkey, Physical and sexual violence by police against 100+ Ahmadi asylum-seekers
On 24 May, over 100 members of the Ahmadi Religion – women, children and elderly people – from seven Muslim-majority countries, where they are considered heretics, presented themselves at the…
Health
Mediterranean diet increased life expectancy by as much as 35%
The Mediterranean diet - Scientists have examined this popular diet at the cellular level and found that its specific components can increase life expectancy by up to 35%
Archeology
Remains of an ancient Roman watchtower have been discovered in Switzerland
Swiss archaeologists conducting exploratory excavations in the Schaarenwald am Rhein nature reserve earlier this year discovered the location of an ancient Roman watchtower. It was a site surrounded by a…
Human Rights
315,000 grave violations against children in conflict over 18 years: UNICEF
The UN-verified figures were reported by the agency as States, donors and the humanitarian community meet in Norway, for the Oslo Conference on Protecting Children in Armed Conflict. The 315,000 incidents…
Food
A side effect of rice that you hardly suspect
American experts from the University of North Carolina found a side effect of eating rice that many people don't even think about. Unexpected side effect of rice According to scientists,…
Health
Cells, Immune cells, Septic shock and metastases, finding the culprits
How can cells and Immune cells of the human body respond quickly to physical and chemical changes in their environment?
Europe
Prudent use of antibiotics and more research needed to fight antimicrobial resistance
Parliament adopted its recommendations on Thursday for a coordinated EU response to health threats posed by antimicrobial resistance.