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  1. Pakistan’s ‘Iron Lady’ leads the fight a fairer future for all

    - UN News

    Muniba Mazari has developed a powerful voice as an artist, humanitarian and disability rights activist, earning her the nickname “The Iron Lady of Pakistan.” Earlier this year, UN chief António Guterres appointed Ms. Mazari as an SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) Advocate, joining a small group of influential public figures using their platforms to dedicated to a fairer future for people and the planet.

  2. ‘Turkmen Authorities Are Carrying out a Systematic Campaign to Eliminate Independent Voices’

    - Inter Press Service

    CIVICUS speaks about the disappearance of Turkmen activists Abdulla Orusov and Alisher Sahatov with human rights defender Diana Dadasheva from the civil movement DAYANÇ/Turkmenistan and with Gülala Hasanova, wife of Alisher Sahatov.

  3. Eyes in the Sky: How Satellites Are Helping to Reduce Emissions from Livestock

    - Inter Press Service

    LANCASTER, PA, October 24 (IPS) - Thousands of years ago, we looked to the stars for guidance — constellations like Taurus and the Pleiades signalled the changing of the seasons and the best times to plant, harvest and move animals.

  4. Tackling the Hidden Toll of Breast Cancer in the Pacific Islands

    - Inter Press Service

    SYDNEY, Australia , October 24 (IPS) - The burden of breast cancer, the most common cancer among women, is global, and the projected increase in cases in the coming decades will affect women in high- and low-income countries in every region.

  5. In Zimbabwe, Secondhand Clothes From the West Are Collapsing the Local Textile Industry

    - Inter Press Service

    MUTARE, Zimbabwe, October 23 (IPS) - Shamiso Marambanyika assists a male customer in selecting a pair of jeans on a Saturday morning in Mutare, a city in the eastern part of Zimbabwe.

  6. The Dangers of Green Mining

    - Inter Press Service

    MALMO, Sweden, October 23 (IPS) - Even amidst the regressive resistance of the current U.S. administration, the world is shifting toward a green energy future. As governments pledge to phase out fossil fuels, companies tout electric vehicles, and financiers pour billions into solar, wind and batteries, it seems the necessary transition from fossil fuels to clean energy is finally picking up pace.

  7. New Climate Goal: To Quadruple Sustainable Fuels

    - Inter Press Service

    RIO DE JANEIRO, October 22 (IPS) - Quadrupling the production and use of sustainable fuels by 2035 is the goal of a new international initiative to drive energy transition and mitigate the climate crisis, which will be launched during Brazil’s climate summit in November.

  8. Community Volunteers Working to Safeguard Bangladesh’s Last Wild Elephants

    - Inter Press Service

    COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh, October 22 (IPS) - When wild elephant herds come down from the hills in search of food, Sona Miahm, with community volunteers, steps forward to help prevent human-elephant conflicts.

  9. New forum builds on Sevilla pledges to tackle global debt crisis

    - UN News

    A new UN-backed forum launched on Wednesday to help developing nations escape the weight of unsustainable debt – which has left more than three billion people worldwide living in economies forced to spend more on repayments than health or education.

  10. Desalination is Booming in Chile, but Farmers Hardly Benefit

    - Inter Press Service

    SANTIAGO, October 22 (IPS) - Desalination projects are booming in Chile, with 51 plants planned to process seawater and a combined investment of US$ 24.455 billion. However, these initiatives hardly benefit small-scale farmers, who are threatened by the prolonged drought, and cause environmental concerns.

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