Interview with Professor Jody Williams, Nobel Peace Prize
WEBMar 30, 2021 · About the Faces of Democracy and Faces of Peace initiatives: With almost 100 prominent figures from politics, business, the media and society – including the former President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Norway Erna Solberg, the President of the Republic of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid, the German Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs Heiko ...
Roots of Filipino Humanism (1)”Kapwa” - Pressenza
WEBJul 24, 2018 · Kaakbay means to support. The root word “akbay” conjures images of lifting up, shoulder on shoulder. Kaibigan means friend; the root word is “ibig” which means to love. Kasama means someone I am with, the root word “sama” means “to be with or be together with.”. Kaanak means one’s kin; root word being “anak” which means ...
UN Chief Guterres Issues ‘Global SOS’ to World Leaders
WEBAug 31, 2024 · United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres issued a “global SOS” concerning sea level rise, in Tonga on Aug. 27, 2024. (Image by antonioguterres / Instagram) Speaking from Tonga on Tuesday, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres issued a “global SOS,” urging governments to increase climate action to …
TENGAW, OB-OBBO, LUMDANG, AND BEGNAS: Northern …
WEBMar 14, 2021 · INDIGENOUS PEOPLE’S CULTURE . by Genevieve Balance Kupang. Resolved with the belief that mutual understanding, ecumenical, inter-religious and [intercultural] dialogue constitute an important dimension of a culture of peace, a special gathering was held at Bauko Catholic School, the culmination of the 2020 “Year of Ecumenism, Interreligious Dialogue, and Indigenous Peoples” (YEIRIP) and ...
The Problem of Nazism in Ukraine - Pressenza
WEBOct 11, 2023 · By triggering a civil war in 2014 and placing Ukraine at the disposal of NATO, it inflicted on the Ukrainian people a devastating conflict, fueled by the United States and by the NATO alliance. The Ukrainian people voted for peace and reconciliation, but the authorities in Kyiv and Washington decided otherwise.
PUV Modernization Program: Jeepney Phase-Out, a Threat to …
WEBMar 21, 2023 · The jeepney phase-out under the PUV (Public Utility Vehicle) Modernization Program by the Philippine government imposes a great threat to jeepney drivers and commuters whose bread and butter is reliant on it. The objective of the PUV Modernization Program is to transform public transportation through the …
Kabyle: A Language, a People, and a Heritage to Defend - Pressenza
WEBJul 11, 2020 · Kabyle is a Berber language spoken in Kabylia (in the North of Algeria) as well as within the great Kabyle diaspora, in Algeria and in other countries (notably France and Belgium, Canada, USA). The number of speakers is estimated at around 7 million in Kabylia and around 8 million worldwide. Due to the administrative division of Kabylia by the ...
The Unsung Engineers of Nature: A Closer Look at Beavers
WEBApr 7, 2024 · The Unsung Engineers of Nature: A Closer Look at Beavers. by: Assaf Levy, BioDB. Celebrated annually on April 7th, International Beaver Day serves as a crucial extension of the themes explored in our discussion on beavers, emphasizing the significance of these ecosystem engineers in enhancing biodiversity, water management, and habitat creation.
50 years of Open Veins of Latin America: “a book to ... - Pressenza
WEBApr 28, 2021 · The Uruguayan journalist and writer of 33 books passed away six years ago of lung cancer. However, as Galeano himself wrote, life is made of “breath and despair” and April is also the month we celebrate the 50 years of Open Veins of Latin America, his first success, which was translated to over 20 languages.
Why We Must Prevent the U.S. From Launching a Hybrid War
WEBMay 21, 2021 · In fact, since the 2002 Nuclear Posture Review, the U.S. has explicitly prepared for nuclear war with China, threatening “intolerable damage” in response to “non-nuclear or nuclear aggression.”. The U.S. is continuing its attempts to maintain its status as a global power at all costs, rather than accepting the development of other ...