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Recognizing a Feminist Green Revolution for Climate Justice and a Sustainable Economy
By Rita Bhowmick (Dhaka Bureau) At the epicenter of the global climate crisis, a new kind of economic and environmental model is taking root in Bangladesh- one that is not only eco-friendly but deeply human and gender-responsive. Recognizing outstanding contributions to the fight against climate change and a just, feminist green transition, the ‘Feminist Green…
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Facing the Climate Crisis, ‘Durbar Konnyas’ Take the Lead
By Rita Bhowmick (Dhaka Bureau) In a country bearing the brunt of severe climate change, a new beacon of hope is emerging as global warming intensifies. A groundbreaking initiative has been launched to transform adolescent girls and young women into the driving forces behind climate adaptation and disaster management. On June 25, 2026, Plan International…
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The Price of Miscalculation
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that was finally unveiled a few days ago only reaffirmed how misguided the joint US-Israeli attack on Iran on February 28 was, as by every account and careful analysis, despite Iran’s heavy losses, it has come out on top. Should the US and Iran negotiate the various provisions of the…
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Lawrence, Kansas: A City That Embraced Algerians
How a simple sporting decision turned a small American city into a second home for thousands of Algerians from around the world. LAWRENCE, Kansas: Some stories in sport go beyond games and results. They become human stories about meeting, sharing, and understanding each other. This is what happened between Lawrence, a small city in the…
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“THE CRUEL CHOICE”: The Engine of the Globalist Ponzi Scheme (Part 1)
Some of the people who read my recent article about globalism and the British banking system’s global ponzi scheme had questions.(1) In synthesis, they wanted to know how our economy has become rigged over the course of the last 4 to 5 decades. They wanted to understand the mechanics of how the banking system has…
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Conversations with Satyam: Palestinian Voices Inside Israeli Institutions (Online Event)
Conversations with Satyam is a monthly online series that brings voices from the ground into dialogue aboutbringing voices from the ground into dialogue around current realities in Israel/Palestine for a global audience. This Monday, June 29, Satyam Homeland welcomes Aida Touma-Sliman, Palestinian politician and member of the Israeli Knesset for a conversation on “Palestinian Voices…
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Three Socialist Candidates Backed by Mamdani Win New York Primaries
In the New York Democratic primaries for a seat in the House of Representatives in the midterm elections scheduled for November, three left-wing candidates backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani defeated better-known moderate candidates who were supported by the party establishment. Brad Lander won in the 10th district, Claire Valdez in the 7th, and Darializa Avila…
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Inner Healing, outer Strength: Humanist actions on the International Widows Day in Kenya
by Dorothy Adenga and Tracey Kadada International Widows Day is observed annually to recognize the challenges faced by widows and to advocate for their inclusion, protection, empowerment, and dignity. In commemoration of this important day, Risen Flames Network (RFNET), in collaboration with members of the World Humanist Forum and other partners, organized a celebration in…
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Envi Groups: Stop US E-Waste Shipments to the Philippines!
Quezon City, Philippines – A new environmental task force composed of several environmental groups gathered today for a press briefing to expose and condemn what they say is an ongoing illegal importation of hazardous electronic waste (e-waste) from the United States into the country via the Subic Bay Freeport Zone. Dubbed Environmental Task Force Against Illegal…
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PMPI Calls for an End to Corporate Harassment, Stronger Protection of Environmental Human Rights Defenders and the Rights of Nature
Manila, Philippines — The Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) issued a strong call to government duty bearers, corporations, and the Filipino public to end the escalating pattern of corporate intimidation, ecological destruction, and legal harassment targeting Environmental Human Rights Defenders (EHRDs) across the country. Communities and partner organizations of PMPI have long documented the severe…