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Conflicts and persistent human rights violations in Sudan and other regions
Behind this architecture of power and crossed vetoes lie concrete bodies. In Sudan, women have been systematically used as spoils of war: gang rapes, sexual slavery, abductions, and forced pregnancies form part of a pattern documented by humanitarian organizations and by survivors who, in many cases, have no access to medical or psychological care. Girls…
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East Timor denounces Myanmar for war crimes and crimes against humanity
On February 2, the Chin Human Rights Organization (CHRO) and the Myanmar Accountability Project (MAP) released a statement announcing the initiation of legal proceedings by the judicial authorities of East Timor against the Myanmar junta, including its leader, Min Aung Hliang, for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. This is the first time that…
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SIPRI briefs Stockholm policy community on escalation risk in contemporary warfare
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Building Institutions of Integrity and Peace: BSU Invites BCU for SDG 16 Dialogue
“Peace is most powerful when it is rooted in joy—in the simple, profound gift of a smile.” A Forum Rooted in Tradition and Vision Benguet State University (BSU) formally concluded its ‘Ba’diw ya Binnadang‘ Forum for Sustainable Development on January 16, 2026, with a meaningful dialogue on SDG 16: Integrity in Action. This final session—centered…
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Warning Out on Fluorescent Green and Yellow Spray Paints with High Lead Content
EcoWaste Coalition flags another case of lead paint dumping 4 February 2026, Quezon City. The EcoWaste Coalition has again discovered a highly leaded spray paint brand with no manufacturer information, which is unlawfully sold on e-commerce platforms Lazada and Shopee. In a press statement, the group warned the public against buying and using Driveone Off…
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The Moral Evolution of Global Leadership and the Crisis of Civilization
By Masum Parvez Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) In the rapidly evolving global order of the 21st century, despite unprecedented leaps in technology and economy, a profound lack of trust has emerged regarding the ethical standards of leadership. In recent years, leaked documents and the controversial actions of influential global networks have proven that the current leadership…
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Understanding the Baloch Insurrection: A Ground Level-Perspective
I approach the question of the ongoing insurrection in Balochistan not as a strategist or policymaker, but as someone whose understanding has been shaped through lived experience. As a Punjabi who has traveled extensively across Balochistan—from Panjgur to Turbat, from Loralai to Sibi—and who has worked at the grassroots as a development practitioner and educationist,…
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Sacred Circle Unfolds: Baguio Artist Guia Attempts Largest Crochet Mandala for Guinness World Record
by Dr. Genevieve Balance Kupang On January 22, 2026, at Dagitab Amphitheatre, Mt. Camisong Forest Park and Events in Itogon, Benguet, witnesses gathered to validate a vibrant convergence of art, intricate geometry, craft, and human creativity. Baguio City crochet artist Adelaida Guia aimed to set a Guinness World Record for the Largest Crochet Mandala by…
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Ahead of World Cancer Day: Women Workers Gain Easier Access to Cervical Cancer Screening Through Workplace Health Initiatives
Taguig City, Philippines —In many urban centers, women face a familiar dilemma: balancing work responsibilities with the need to access essential health services. Cervical cancer screening, critical for early detection and treatment, is often delayed or missed, particularly by women in the formal workforce who cannot easily take time off. A new workplace-based approach in Taguig…
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The Convergence of Epstein and Chomsky
“Men are more inclined to choose evil than good when they are free to choose.” Niccolò Machiavelli, Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livy, Book I. “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant; and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all.” Jesus of Nazareth, Gospel according to…