Global Issues
News headlines for “Immigration”, page 153
Mistrust Hindering Global Solutions, says Secretary General
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 13 (IPS) - The global lack of confidence and trust is undermining the ability to solve the world's complex problems, said UN Secretary-General during an international conference.
Human Rights For Rohingya Worsening, Warns Special Rapporteur
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 08 (IPS) - A UN Special Rapporteur has expressed grave concern over escalating violence and discrimination against the Rohingya minority in Myanmar.
Europe Urged to Address 'Tragic' Loss of Lives in Mediterranean
- Inter Press Service
ROME, Feb 03 (IPS) - European leaders should take decisive action to address the tragic loss of life on the Central Mediterranean route and the deplorable conditions for migrants and refugees in Libya, urged two major United Nations agencies dealing with migrants and refugees.
Trump’s Muslim Ban a Test for Unity and Solidarity
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK / UNITED NATIONS, Feb 01 (IPS) - Outgoing African Union Chair Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has described the United States ban on refugees and immigrants from seven countries as "one of the greatest challenges and tests to our unity and solidarity."
The Trump Presidency: The First Week
- Inter Press Service
ALICANTE, Spain, Feb 01 (IPS) - Attacking the Affordable Care Act; the "global gag rule" against abortion; the federal regulation and hiring freeze; canceling the TPP; restarting the Keystone XL and Dakota Access Pipeline; limiting entry with the Mexican Wall; the 90-day travel ban on seven countries; more undocumented people prioritized for deportation; no federal funding for cities refusing to cooperate; communications blackout from federal agencies; Guantánamo torture continued–What does it add up to?
The US War on Muslim Refugees
- Inter Press Service
LONDON, Jan 30 (IPS) - The gloves are off. With today's Executive Order on "Protecting the Nation from Terrorist Attacks by Foreign Nationals," President Donald J. Trump has declared war on Muslim refugees around the world.
Protecting the Rights of Women Migrant Workers
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 26 (IPS) - International migration is a complex phenomenon dealing with overlapping issues relating to the human rights of migrants, mixed migration flows, international protection, smuggling and trafficking, as well as other push and pull factors affecting migration.
Harvesting Peace: How Rural Development Works for Conflict Prevention
- Inter Press Service
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic and ROME, Jan 23 (IPS) - The year 2016 has seen a massive population flow, unprecedented in its range and reach. Millions of people have fled war-torn communities, natural disasters and violence, some overflowing neighboring countries' refugee camps, some crossing perilous seas and walking hundreds of miles to reach safer grounds, others seeking refuge in countries half a world away. Thousands have died on their way to safety, countless more were victims of violence and abuse, among them many women and children.
A Women’s March on the World
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, Jan 20 (IPS) - Just one day after the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, hundreds of thousands of women are expected to attend one of the largest demonstrations in history for gender equality.
Pacific Islanders Call for U.S. Solidarity on Climate Change
- Inter Press Service
CANBERRA, Australia, Jan 19 (IPS) - The new political power of business magnate Donald Trump, who will be inaugurated Jan. 20 as the 45th President of the United States, will have ramifications for every global region, including the Pacific Islands.
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