Vigils Held in West Sussex to Mark UN Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Vigils were held across West Sussex this week in Chichester and Horsham, organized by the Women’s Institute (WI), as part of a global campaign aimed at ending violence against women. The events took place on the United Nations International […]
“‘No Excuse’ for Violence: World Calls for Action Against Abuse of Women”
On the 25th anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, world leaders, advocates, and organizations convened at the United Nations Headquarters to address the ongoing global crisis of violence against women and girls. Despite progress in some areas, the harsh reality remains: millions of women and girls worldwide continue to […]
Iran Set to Hold Nuclear Talks with European Powers in Geneva on Friday
On November 29, Iran will engage in nuclear discussions with three European powers—Britain, France, and Germany—regarding its disputed nuclear program, according to an announcement from the Iranian Foreign Ministry on Sunday. The talks come just days after the UN atomic watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), passed a resolution criticizing Tehran’s nuclear activities. The […]
“Myanmar’s Landmine Threat: Young Victims and Amputees Bear the Brunt”
In 2023, Myanmar emerged as the world’s deadliest country for landmine and unexploded ordnance (UXO) casualties, surpassing all other nations with over 1,000 reported victims, according to separate studies by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL). The toll of landmines and UXOs in Myanmar has reached catastrophic […]