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The volunteer organization “Wandern für den Frieden e.V.” (Hiking for Peace) is organizing the Peacewave Festival (www.peacewavefestival.org) for the third and final time on Easter Monday, April 6, 2026. More than 1.5 million lights will be lit worldwide to promote tolerance, environmental protection, and world peace. A global online meditation will take place at 2…

(Moscow Bureau) – As a flagship initiative of the African Union Information and Communication Directorate (ICD), the continental organisation seeks to change the story telling patterns and techniques, by supporting African storytellers in shaping the continent’s narrative in line with Agenda 2063. In collaboration with the European Union Delegation to the African Union, and the…

At its root, the assault on Iran is inseparable from the question of Palestine Much of the discussion surrounding the current war on Iran focuses on its potential outcome for the United States. One of the most frequently asked questions is whether Washington will suffer yet another loss of face in the Middle East. But…

Yesterday in Tel Aviv’s Habima Square, despite restrictions and warnings, pacifist and nonviolent associations organized a demonstration to clearly state that Israeli civil society is against war. Several hundred people called for an immediate end to the war against Iran and denounced the increase in violence by settlers in the West Bank. At the same…

This International Women’s Day, March 8, we celebrate not only womanhood but also the scholarly excellence of two remarkable women. Genevieve Balance Kupang writes feature articles and contributes to Pressenza International Press Agency on topics ranging from culture and the arts, mandalas and peace education to indigenous knowledge systems, interreligious dialogue, anti-corruption advocacy and good…

The ancient Greeks believed that those who govern society must possess not only power but also wisdom and moral virtue. The philosopher Plato famously proposed the idea of the “philosopher-king,” arguing that the ideal rulers should be individuals trained in philosophy—people capable of understanding justice, truth, and ethical responsibility. For the Greeks, leadership was not…

To ensure meaningful empowerment of women in politics and an effective role at the decision-making level The demand for direct elections to reserved women’s seats in the National Parliament of Bangladesh is gaining momentum as a crucial step toward ensuring meaningful empowerment and effective participation at the policy-making level. Political analysts and women leaders believe…

by Asif Showkat Kallol Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) sector has long served as the backbone of the country’s export economy. However, evolving global trade dynamics suggest that its lead over its closest competitor, Vietnam, may face increasing pressure in the coming years. Globally, Bangladesh and Vietnam remain the world’s second and third-largest garment exporters after…

The United States has once again launched a war in the Middle East based on false claims about weapons of mass destruction. Like the invasion of Iraq in 2003, the U.S. assault on Iran rests on allegations that international inspectors have already debunked. But beyond the false pretext lies an even more pressing question that…