Global Issues
News headlines for “Causes of Poverty”, page 27
The Right to Care: A Feminist Legal Victory That Could Change the Americas
- Inter Press Service
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, August 28 (IPS) - On 7 August, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights delivered a groundbreaking decision that could transform women’s lives across the Americas. For the first time in international law, an international tribunal recognised care as an autonomous human right. Advisory Opinion 31/25, issued in response to a request from Argentina, elevates care – long invisible and relegated to the private sphere – to the level of a universal enforceable entitlement.
Can the Asia-Pacific Region Deliver Clean, Affordable Energy by 2030?
- Inter Press Service
BANGKOK, Thailand, August 28 (IPS) - The future of the global energy landscape will be shaped by Asia and the Pacific. Over the past two decades, our region has been the principal driver of global energy demand and emissions. Energy has powered prosperity, lifted millions out of poverty and transformed societies.
World News In Brief: Iran sanctions, Yemen floods appeal, new SDG advocates
- UN News
The United Nations confirmed on Thursday that France, Germany and the United Kingdom have initiated a process that could lead to the reimposition of sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme within the next 30 days.
Intensified Legal, Political, and Grassroots Battles Over Amazon Oil Expansion
- Inter Press Service
BOGOTÁ and SRINAGAR, India, August 27 (IPS) - A report has warned about the risks of expanding oil and gas exploration in the Colombian Amazon, which may undermine environmental goals, Indigenous rights, and long-term economic stability, unless the government pivots toward sustainable development pathways.
Rare Earths, a New Technological and Industrial Dream in Brazil
- Inter Press Service
RIO DE JANEIRO, August 27 (IPS) - Brazil, which stands out for exporting basic products such as iron ore, oil, coffee, and soybeans, rather than industrialized goods with higher added value, now intends to make a shift regarding rare earths, a key component in new technologies that it has in abundance.
From Endurance to Resilience: The Future of Development in Latin America & the Caribbean
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, August 27 (IPS) - The development trajectory of Latin America and the Caribbean is going through a period of unprecedented vulnerability and uncertainty. The significant achievements of past decades, as well as the possibility of continuing to make progress, are under threat from the impact of growing geopolitical tensions, unresolved structural challenges, and an increase in crises of various kinds—environmental, political, health, technological, and social.
Iraq unveils historic migration plan to boost development and stability
- UN News
Iraq has taken an historic step with the launch of its first ever national migration plan, designed to promote safe, orderly and regular pathways for Iraqis returning home and around 370,000 migrants living and working inside the country.
One in four still lacks access to safe drinking water and sanitation
- UN News
Despite progress over the past decade, billions worldwide still lack access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene, leaving them vulnerable to disease and social exclusion, according to a UN report released on Tuesday.
UN Report Warns that Sri Lankan Government Fails to Address Entrenched Impunity and Human Rights Violations
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, August 26 (IPS) - Before his election, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake vowed to repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and amend the Online Safety Act in an effort to strengthen accountability, ethical justice, and freedom of expression. However, according to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the government has not followed through on these commitments and continues to exploit systemic gaps that enable impunity and facilitate new abuses.
When Disasters Strike, Homes are Destroyed, Livestock Lost, Crops Fail or Local Economies Collapse
- Inter Press Service
BANGKOK, Thailand, August 26 (IPS) - As climate change intensifies, disasters like hurricanes, floods, droughts and wildfires are becoming more frequent and devastating. Rising sea levels are further threatening coastal communities, putting millions at risk. Strengthening disaster preparedness and resilience is now essential to protect lives and mitigate long-term climate impacts.
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