News headlines for “Racism”, page 87
Banning Junk Foods in Mexico's Schools to Fight Obesity
- Inter Press Service
Consumer organisations and experts say the Mexican government's plan to remove junk food from schools is a step in the right direction in the fight against obesity in this country, which has the highest rate of childhood obesity in the world, and the second highest rate for adults, after the United States.
Alliance of Civilisations 'Bridging Cultures' for Peace
- Inter Press Service
'Bridging Cultures, Building Peace' is the slogan of the third United Nations Alliance of Civilisations Forum which opens Friday in Brazil, gathering together some 3,000 heads of state, members of parliament and delegates of international bodies and civil society organisations.
Q&A: 'The World Is One, Whether You Like It or Not'
- Inter Press Service
Since its inception in 2005, the Alliance of Civilisations (AoC) has worked to improve understanding and cooperation across nations, cultures and religions in order to counter the forces that fuel polarisation and extremism.
KYRGYZSTAN: Agenda Seen Behind 'Ethnic' Clashes
- Inter Press Service
While local and international media reports of the May 19 clashes in southern Kyrgyzstan dwelt on rivalries between the Kyrgyz and Uzbek communities, the two ethnic groups were seen to be united against forces loyal to ousted president Kurmanbek Bakiyev.
FRANCE: Burqa Ban May Prove Counter-Productive
- Inter Press Service
France is likely to have a law banning the burqa by autumn of this year, but human rights groups say that such legislation would be discriminatory, counter-productive and also difficult to enforce.
BIODIVERSITY: Saving the Planet Can Be Fun
- Inter Press Service
Saving the planet from environmental catastrophe is undoubtedly very important, but one of the reasons many people are not doing their bit could be that being green does not seem much fun.
BIODIVERSITY: 'Culture Integral to Agriculture'
- Inter Press Service
Biodiversity in agriculture is about culture. Traditional knowledge and culture are as important as research and investments, aver farmers, researchers and academicians who are gathered in Rome to celebrate International Day for Biodiversity on Saturday.
EGYPT: Historically Apolitical, Sufis Now Side With the State
- Inter Press Service
Although Egypt's many Sufi orders have traditionally been known for keeping a safe distance from politics, recent events suggest they are now closer than ever to the ruling regime.
More Faiths, Greater Religious Fluidity in Cuba
- Inter Press Service
Interest in religion is on the upsurge in Cuba, indicated by the growth and variety of the faiths being practised as well as by the ease with which people participate in more than one spiritual community at a time.
MIDEAST: Dreaming With Their Feet
- Inter Press Service
Ahmed Ismail, 23, is leading a dance out of troubled times in Gaza. Breakdancing is his way to help the youth of Gaza begin dreaming and having fun again.
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