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Global South Stagnating under Heavier Debt Burden
- Inter Press Service
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Mar 13 (IPS) - Much higher interest rates – due to Western central banks – are suffocating developing nations, especially the poorest, causing prolonged debt distress and economic stagnation.
Thailand’s Humanitarian Corridor for Myanmar Faces Pushback
- Inter Press Service
MAE SOT, Thailand, Mar 13 (IPS) - The Maung family is rebuilding their lives in a foreign land. A freshly painted signboard with a play on the word Revolution declares their small restaurant is open for business, and breakfast features traditional Myanmar mohinga—rice noodles and fish soup.
Pollution a Threat To Our Groundwater Resources
- Inter Press Service
PRETORIA, South Africa, Mar 12 (IPS) - Groundwater pollution significantly affects the prevalence of waterborne diseases. This form of pollution occurs when hazardous substances, such as pathogens, chemicals, and heavy metals, seep into underground aquifers, the primary source of drinking water for approximately 70% of the 250 million people living in the SADC region.
State Fails to Stem Kidnapping For Ransom Crisis in Nigeria
- Inter Press Service
ABUJA, Mar 12 (IPS) - Lilian Eze still shivers when she recalls the frequent attacks by kidnappers in the Kaduna community she once lived in, in north-central Nigeria. In February 2022, she fled with her children to Abuja, the nation's capital, to ensure their safety.
It's Africa's Time To Shine, says UN Under Secretary Claver Gatete
- Inter Press Service
VICTORIA FALLS, Zimbabwe, Mar 11 (IPS) - With 20 percent of the global population and vast untapped natural resources, not forgetting its human capital, it is time Africa had its rightful seat at the global table, the United Nations Under Secretary and Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Claver Gatete, has called.
International Womens Day, 2024 - Inside Women Dominated Seaweed Farms in Kenyas Indian Ocean Waters
- Inter Press Service
MWAZARO BEACH, Kenya, Mar 08 (IPS) - As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, IPS brings a story of women who are both creating economic opportunities for themselves and helping to reduce the impact of climate change.Nearly two kilometers into the Indian Ocean from the Mwazaro beach coastline in Lunga Lunga Sub-County, Kwale County, women can be spotted seated in the shallow ocean waters or tying strings to erected poles parallel to the waves. It is a captivating sight to see rows of seaweed farms in the Indian Ocean.
Unveiling Blind Spots & Critical Insights to Fight Poverty Effectively
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON DC, Mar 08 (IPS) - Poverty is multidimensional. If we think of classical thinkers, Adam Smith referred to the basis of self-respect and the importance of being able to “appear in public without shame,” while John Rawls wrote about “primary goods,” which included rights and liberties as well as income and wealth.
Stepping Up Investment in Latin American Women is Imperative
- Inter Press Service
LIMA, Mar 07 (IPS) - Time is running out to achieve gender equality in Latin America and the Caribbean by 2030. The autonomy of women and girls in the region is threatened by hunger, poverty and violence, and countries must urgently step on the gas.
Celebrating Tenacity of Women Farmers: an Incredible Catalyst for Socio-Economic Transformation
- Inter Press Service
PRETORIA, South Africa, Mar 07 (IPS) - International Women's Day 2024 serves not only as a celebration of women's achievements across different sectors but also as a reminder of the persistent obstacles hindering gender equality. In line with the 2024 theme, "Inspire Inclusion," it is imperative for every individual and organization to actively engage in promoting inclusive environments. The adoption of such initiatives fosters safe and respectful spaces where women's contributions are valued and celebrated.
African Bloc Can Pursue Feminist Foreign Policy in Global Governance Reform Push
- Inter Press Service
NAIROBI, Mar 07 (IPS) - The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women will this month bring together government, civil society, and the private sector to strategize on the acceleration of gender equality, through strengthening institutions and financing from a gender perspective.
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