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Rethinking traditions: A call for Compassion, Healing and Human Dignity
By Rose Neema Onyango Culture is an important part of our identity. It connects us to our history, gives us a sense of belonging and guides our communities. Many traditions promote unity, respect and solidarity, and they deserve to be preserved. However, as society evolves, we must also create room to reflect on how certain…
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Peru: The Other Agenda for Pope Leo XIV
With Pope Leo XIV’s arrival in Peru just hours away—today, Wednesday, November 11—thousands of the faithful are preparing to welcome him in cities across the northern, central, and eastern regions of the country. Joining them, various Generation Z collectives have announced a major peaceful march, set to gather today at 5:00 p.m. in front of…
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Us, the Civil Society and them, the Parties at the Climate Conference COP31: Same Targets?
“People don’t expect words from us. They expect action, they expect results.”, Murat Kurum, COP31 President. “Two new oil fields on Mount Gabar. Daily output will pass 100,000 barrels in 2027.”, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of Türkiye, after a cabinet meeting on opening day. This was the “welcome” on the very first day at the…
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KAIA and TJ Monterde Put Filipino Music in the Spotlight at ASEAN-Korea ROUND Festival in Incheon
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), as the Philippines’ lead organizer for its participation in ASEAN cultural initiatives, continues to champion the country’s artistic heritage and creative talents through international platforms and regional collaborations. Anchoring these efforts is the ASEAN Cultural Center in Manila (ACCM), which serves as the mother program for…
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EcoWaste Coalition Alerts PNP on Unlawful Trade of Dangerous Firecrackers in the Streets and on Social Media
PNP urged to undertake law enforcement operations to protect life and limb November 11, 2026, Quezon City. As Christmas and New Year festivities near, the EcoWaste Coalition urged the Philippine National Police (PNP) to curb the street and online sale of firecrackers and other pyrotechnic devices, which can put the health and safety of the…
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EDAYA Crafts and Design Studio: Where Good Values Grow like Bamboo
by Mariel L. Tay-eo “We don’t need to go back; we have to see beyond, because we are carrying the future itself.” – Edgar Banasan, EDAYA co-founder. EDAYA grew from this belief in the importance of cultural practices and community values such as unity, generosity, mutual respect, and concern for others. Its roots trace back to…
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When a Cure Challenges the Business of Treatment
Part of “A Violence Too Large to See” — Exploring how the economic organization of healthcare affects human freedom, and how scientific progress could open possibilities beyond the lifelong management of illness. When Healthcare Becomes Economic Violence For millions of American families, the cost of healthcare is a source of growing insecurity. Rising insurance premiums,…
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Russia Vetoes UN Resolution Supporting Self-Determination for Western Sahara
After 35 years of presence in Western Sahara, the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) has ended its mission after a tense Security Council debate that ended with Russia’s veto, defending the self-determination of the Sahrawi people. Ever since I can remember the many United Nations resolutions on Western Sahara, I…
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Pope Leo XIV: “Come back home!”
Under the motto “Come back home!”, Peru prepares to welcome Pope Leo XIV—formerly Robert Francis Prevost—who returns to the country for the first time since his appointment as the supreme authority of the Catholic Church in May 2025. His packed itinerary, beginning this Wednesday the 11th, includes visits to his beloved Diocese of Chiclayo, as…
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Are we on the cusp of a global humanist moment?
To some, this headline may seem reckless or naïve, a mere wishful thinking, or even just propaganda. A ‘realistic’ analysis would tell us that poverty and inequality have not diminished, that massacres and forced displacement caused by war continue, that environmental degradation has not been halted, and that new technologies, far from serving the common…