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kids at the funeral of theShireen Abu Aqla

The price of truth reporting in journalism

We usually wake up in the morning, open any source of news and get updated about what happened when we were sleeping. We get extra concerned when we are aware of a war happening at any corner in this big world. Especially, the atrocious never ending battle between Israel and Palestine. Inhumane On 11th May…

Ghada Mezghani June 14, 2022

Because Of Human Behavior, Nature Is In A State Of “Free Fall”

Deforestation, farming, construction, and tourism have reduced global wildlife populations by more than two-thirds in just 50 years, putting nature in a condition of “free fall” that is impossible to restore. Mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and fish population sizes have all declined by an average of 68% since 1970, according to the WWF’s Living Planet…

Lei Nguyen May 24, 2022

Citizens marching for climate justice (Source: Unsplash)

Could COP26 be the Environmental Lifeline our planet needs?

With the consequences of climate change increasing day by day, this year’s International UN COP26 Climate Summit and its decisions, in particular, are rumored to impact our lives and create change, even for years to come.

Ashera Ambawatte December 7, 2021

Protecting Journalists – An Urgent Issue For The European Union

In the wake of increasing direct attacks and cyber threats against journalists, the European Commission (EC) is calling on European Union (EU) member states to increase protection to its journalists. EC President Ursula von der Leyen stressed: “We must protect the creators of transparency—journalists.

Lei Nguyen November 3, 2021

How Community Projects Prepare Youth With Practical Skill That Shape Their Futures

The COVID-19 crisis has severely affected labor markets around the world, hurting young people more than other age groups.

Lei Nguyen July 15, 2021

Palestine-Israel Conflict: The Tragedy of No Win War

On May 16, 2021, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Open Debate on the Palestine-Israel conflict via video link was held against the backdrop of the recent escalations of a decades-long conflict between the two. The debate was headed by the Chinese Foreign Minister and State Counselor Mr. Wang Yi. This is not the first…

Waleed Ahmad June 21, 2021

The Colorful Exuberance of The LGBT Rights Movement in Asia, Celebrating Love in Every Form

If you were hanging around Lower Manhattan last weekend, you would have noticed crowds of revelers dressed in lavish costumes or rainbow-themed attire on their way to the city’s annual Pride event. New York City Pride is where it all started with the Stonewall Riots and has evolved into Gay prides all over the world. The pride march is the centerpiece of NYC pride with its colorful floats, music, and community groups.

Lei Nguyen June 14, 2021

The Idiosyncrasy Of Creative Therapy: When Visual Projections Combine with Contemporary Dance and Live Music

Despite the uncertainties and upheavals of 2020, artists have continued to produce excellent art performance that defies genres, merges past influences, and exceeds expectations.

Lei Nguyen May 17, 2021

Transformation comes from the process, and the process has to come from the people

On Tuesday, April 6th, 2021, a side event at the ECOSOC Youth Forum has taken place virtually with the help of the main sponsor, Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) under the theme “Recalibrating & Rethinking Sustainable Future: The Importance of Health, Wellbeing & Empathy”.

Lei Nguyen April 24, 2021

How artists have empowered the world to come together and defeat COVID-19

Countries from all over the world are far from free from the worst impacts of the pandemic. That is why during this unprecedented time, artists and their art craft have played a meaningful though intangible role in the global fight against the virus.

Lei Nguyen April 15, 2021

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Change is possible, but action must be taken

Last year, the 68th United Nations Civil Society Conference took place in Salt Lake City under the theme “Building Inclusive and Sustainable Cities and Communities”. The series of sessions focused on SDG 11 “to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable by 2030”, but took into account the interlinkages between this SDG…

Multiple Authors November 14, 2020

Civil Society in COVID-19: A Power in Predicament

Civil society, although with much potential to be realised, is a power in predicament in today’s COVID-19 pandemic. Read to find out more.

Ip Anna Tin Wai August 24, 2020

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