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United Kingdom: New podcast explores relationship between religion and media | BWNS
A newly launched podcast by the Bahá’ís of the UK invites journalists to profound discussions on how the media can play a constructive role in society.
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Environment
University of Regina owl research Royal
Saskatchewan Museum Teams up With University of Regina on Owl Research CANADA, February 1 - Released on February 1, 2022 The Royal Saskatchewan Museum (RSM) and the University of Regina…
Europe
‘No alternative to diplomacy’ in Ukraine crisis, Security Council hears
Following weeks of heightened tensions around Ukraine, with reports that Russia has been deploying more than 100,000 troops and heavy weapons close to its border, the United Nations’ Security Council held its…
Charities
In Iraq’s disputed territories, lawless militias dictate civilians’ lives – new report
In Iraq’s disputed territories, government-funded militias are having a destructive impact on governance, economic life, and community relations, according to a report released today by the Ceasefire Centre for Civilian…
Europe
EU Commission launches rule of law tool
The European Commission’s annual rule of law reports: A new monitoring tool The annual rule of law reports, launched by the Commission in September 2020, are a new addition to…
America
Switzerland must urgently confront anti-Black racism, UN experts say
BERN (26 January 2022) – People of African descent in Switzerland experience racial discrimination in various aspects of their lives, UN human rights experts found after visiting the country. “Racial…
Human Rights
EU adopts Human Rights priorities for 2022 at UN fora
Human rights: EU adopts conclusions on EU priorities in United Nations human rights fora in 2022 The Council today approved conclusions on the EU’s priorities in UN human rights fora…
Food
WFP and Kurdistan agree to research into food security
WFP and Kurdistan Regional Statistics Office partner on research to support vulnerable families ERBIL – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and Kurdistan Regional Statistics Office (KRSO) signed a…
Europe
Two years on, a new phase in the pandemic with hope for stabilization
As we mark 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe and central Asia, we are entering a new phase, driven by the highly transmissible Omicron variant sweeping the Region,…
America
Israel ‘must end impunity’ on settlers’ violent acts after attack on rabbis’ group
The World Council of Churches has called on Israel's government of Israel to end the impunity of settlers who commit acts of violence following an attack on Rabbis for Human…