News headlines for “Human Population”, page 94
APDA, AFPPD Celebrate Forty Years of Championing Population and Development Agenda
- Inter Press Service
Tokyo, Feb 17 (IPS) - The Asian Population and Development Association (APDA) has been ahead of the international community in addressing population and development issues, says the former Japanese Prime Minister and Chair of APDA Yasuo Fukuda.
Agricultural Power, Waning Industry Dictate Brazil's Future
- Inter Press Service
RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb 14 (IPS) - With its accelerated growth agriculture has emerged as a key sector of Brazil's economy, but it is failing on its own to spread prosperity and reduce poverty and inequality, with industry in decline.
Science Academies and Disciplinary Groups Have Work to do on Gender Equality
- Inter Press Service
Feb 11 (IPS) - Women remain under-represented in science careers and research all over the world. There are several reasons for this, including stereotypes about what kind of work women “can” or “should” do; patriarchal attitudes; and a lack of support for women pursuing science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) careers.
“It Isn’t Easy Being a Journalist in Kashmir”
- Inter Press Service
Feb 10 (IPS) - My name is Bisma Bhat and I am a journalist in Srinagar, Kashmir. I currently work as a features writer atFree Press Kashmir, a weekly magazine.
Power of Connection & Collaborations to Fight Modern-day Slavery
- Inter Press Service
NEW DELHI, India, Feb 08 (IPS) - The Covid-19 pandemic affected countries and people globally, at the same time exacerbated vulnerabilities such as modern-day slavery. There are over 40.3 million people estimated to be in modern-day slavery, and certain population groups, sectors and geographies such as children, migrant workers, women and girls that were already vulnerable, became more vulnerable to recruitment and exploitation during the pandemic. The United Nations has called the pandemic more than a health crisis, “it is an economic crisis, a humanitarian crisis, and a human rights crisis.”
Long-haul SADC Action Needed to Counter Mozambican Insurgency and Humanitarian Crisis
- Inter Press Service
Johannesburg, South Africa, Feb 07 (IPS) - Ongoing insecurity and an unfolding humanitarian crisis in northern Mozambique need a strategically planned response to deal decisively with the insurgency that has plagued the area since October 2017.
Increased Investment Critical to End Female Genital Mutilation as COVID-19 Rages On
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, Feb 04 (IPS) - “Multiple overlapping crises are putting millions of girls at increased risk of female genital mutilation. “Countries already grappling with rising poverty, inequality and conflict are seeing the COVID-19 pandemic further threaten years of progress to end the practice, creating a crisis within a crisis for the world’s most vulnerable and marginalized girls.
Scholar Spotlights Early Role of Rastafari Women
- Inter Press Service
PARIS, Feb 03 (IPS) - The Rastafari movement, which began in Jamaica during the 1930s, has become internationally known for its contribution to culture and the arts, as well as for its focus on peace and “ital” living. Major icons include reggae musicians Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer and Burning Spear, with the movement overall projecting a very male image.
Debunking Demographic Denialism
- Inter Press Service
PORTLAND, USA, Jan 31 (IPS) - Demographic denialism is increasingly appearing in countries across the globe. Various government officials, politicians, business leaders, media commentators and others are blatantly denying demographic realities and likely future trends and advancing falsehoods.
Why isn’t a Career in Politics Aspirational for Girls and Women in India?
- Inter Press Service
Jan 28 (IPS) - For most young girls, a career in politics is not even on the radar. For the few that are interested, building a career in politics in India seems unachievable.
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