Autor: pacifista

Adults wage war. Is peace then, children’s responsibility? According to UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, “the number of civilian deaths in armed conflict soared by 72% in 2023 and “the proportion of women killed in 2023 doubled and that of children tripled.” “We always feel that our life is under threat” “They…

The inauguration ceremony was presided over by Meherun N. Islam, President and Group Managing Director of CEMS-Global (USA & Asia-Pacific). Distinguished guests included Dr. Engr. Mohammad Giasuddin Haider, Director General, HBRI; M. A. Kamal Billah, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Industries; Md. Mustafizur Rahman, Deputy Managing Director (Finance), WASA; and Md. Tanvir Masud, Head of Project,…

When King Felipe VI of Spain touched down in Beijing this week, the first Spanish monarch to visit China in 18 years, he did more than exchange pleasantries and attend banquets. His royal visit to China from November 10-13 marks a subtle but strategic recalibration of Europe’s approach to China at a time when many…

The Davids Campaign invites the public, peace advocates, and members of the media to join an international dialogue titled “A Global Call for Nonviolent Renewal in the Middle East”, taking place on Thursday, November 20, at 6 PM at the Rosa Luxemburg Office, 275 Madison Avenue, Suite 2114, New York, NY 10016. The event will…

As part of the Pressenza International Meeting, on Thursday, November 6, at the ULB (Free University of Brussels), an invitation was extended to all agents of change to share their experiences of engagement. Around forty people attended, including journalists from various media outlets, historians, filmmakers, trainers, teachers, activists, and campaigners, who shared their actions and…

In the heart of South Asia, where borders and histories often separate, a football ground in Dhaka recently became a living symbol of unity, love, and human connection. The ongoing Triangular Football Series among Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal is not merely a sporting event—it is a celebration of shared humanity and an embodiment of the…

Thousands of NYPD records secured by the rights groups detail expansive and unlawful surveillance of protesters, and Black, Indigenous and People of Colour communities. Records obtained by Amnesty International and the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.), a New York-based privacy and civil rights group, after a five-year long lawsuit against the New York Police Department…

This SIPRI Research Policy Paper presents actionable recommendations for the United Nations, states and civil society to help reverse the trend of increasing military spending and to reallocate resources towards sustainable development.

At the heart of Dhaka, the Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University has become a vibrant hub for peace and non-violence, where the spirit of human unity is flourishing through sports, education, and intercultural exchange. This week, the campus resonates with excitement as youth delegations from Pakistan and Nepal prepare for the Triangular Inter-University Peace and Non-Violence Football…

After the 2025 federal elections in Canada, the then New Democratic Party (NDP)’s leader, Jagmeet Singh, lost his seat in the House of Commons, which is part of Canada’s Parliament and has 343 seats. At the same time, the NDP went from 24 seats down to 7 seats, losing its official status since this status…