News headlines for “Causes of Poverty”, page 440
Europe: COVID must spark rethink to prioritize ‘human lives’ over economic policies
- UN News
The devastating impact of COVID-19 serves as a stark reminder that the European Union must “put human lives” above economic policy considerations, that privilege competition between EU Member States, an independent UN human rights expert said on Friday.
Internet Restrictions Harm the Press & Public Alike
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON, Apr 30 (IPS) - When Myanmar’s military seized power from the elected government in February, one of its first actions was to further squeeze the already restricted free flow of information in the country. It obstructed news stations, temporarily shuttered phone and internet access, and blocked social media platforms.
UN Banks on Water as the Game Changer in Food Production and Consumption
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 29 (IPS) - As the United Nations prepares for its solutions-based Global Food Systems Summit in September, officials say resolving issues around water scarcity, pollution and wastage is crucial transforming food production and consumption.
A Free & Accessible Vaccine is Just out of Reach for Palestinians
- Inter Press Service
GAZA, Apr 29 (IPS) - We were able to keep the coronavirus at bay for five months in Gaza, the densely populated Palestinian strip of land surrounded by Israel that I call home. But the Coronavirus doesn’t respect walls or artificial borders. While preparations were made for the pandemic to inevitably breach a blockade so few Palestinians can, we waited for it to come for us. And it did.
World Press Freedom in an age of remoteness
- Inter Press Service
CANBERRA, Australia, Apr 29 (IPS) - Edmund Burke called the press the fourth estate, the fourth pillar of democracy, with an oversight role on the remaining three pillars – the legislature, executive and the judiciary. In an ideal world, this fourth estate would have unimpeded access to the other three pillars so that the citizenry could be kept informed at all times. This freedom was conceived to be so sacrosanct that many countries have included it as a fundamental right, e.g., the US Constitution enshrined it as the very first amendment.
Southern Sunset
- Inter Press Service
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Apr 29 (IPS) - Of nature's many gifts, an ocean stroll at sunset is one appreciated globally. Earth Day on 22 April encouraged environmental protection but ocean threats remain abundant.
Press Freedom Vital in the Fight Against the Pandemic
- Inter Press Service
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Apr 29 (IPS) - Access to accurate information is vitally important during the pandemic, so that people can understand how to protect themselves and their families, and to hold their governments to account for their response to the health emergency.
Spyware Threatens Press Freedoms Privacy Imperative
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, Apr 28 (IPS) - Spyware’s repeated use to target journalists and those close to them poses an existential threat to the privacy required for press freedom to flourish. Without the ability to privately communicate with sources, conduct research, and compile information, journalists are hampered in their ability to keep the public informed and hold the powerful to account.
Why Experts are Saying Its a Make or Break Moment for Forests
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 28 (IPS) - A new global report on forests says that while the COVID-19 pandemic is the latest threat to achieving ambitious forest protection goals, it has brought the importance of forests to global well-being into sharp focus, and that this recognition must now be met with collection action.
Don’t let the digital divide become ‘the new face of inequality’: UN deputy chief
- UN News
Without decisive action by the international community, the digital divide will become “the new face of inequality”, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed warned the General Assembly on Tuesday.
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