Global Issues
News headlines for “Democracy”, page 299
Killer of Slovak Journalist Sentenced ... and Rights Groups Await further Convictions
- Inter Press Service
BRATISLAVA, Apr 08 (IPS) - Journalists and rights activists have welcomed the jailing of a man for the murders of Slovak investigative reporter Jan Kuciak and his fiancée Martina Kusnirova, but say others involved in the killings must be convicted too if justice is to be fully served.
What Journalists Should Know About Coronavirus Cellphone Tracking
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, Apr 08 (IPS) - Governments all over the world have been considering cellphone surveillance to help track and contain the spread of the coronavirus.
Ending the Unthinkable Injustice of Human Chaining
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, Apr 07 (IPS) - When Akanni's mother died in early 2018, she stopped eating for three weeks. Her mood became unpredictable; she was often shouting or sulking angrily. Medicine from a local pharmacist didn't help. At a loss for what to do to handle the trauma, Akanni's father took her to a church in Abeokuta, Ogun state, in Nigeria. And then he left her there.
The Future of Journalism
- Inter Press Service
CARACAS, Apr 07 (IPS) - All over the world, journalism is going through an era of uncertainty. It is not yet clear what the business model for the news field will be, and this is happening precisely at a time when information is a central issue in every person's life.
Women in Africa Most Vulnerable to COVID-19 Pandemic
- Inter Press Service
KAMPALA, Uganda, Apr 07 (IPS) - We are living in uncertain times. All of us are experiencing the Corona pandemic in various ways. For most it means quarantine and physical isolation. We worry about family members, loss of income and not knowing what the future will look like- or how long this will continue.
Human Rights and Compassion Must Guide Enforcement of COVID-19 Mitigation
- Inter Press Service
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 06 (IPS) - Covid-19 infections continue to rise, bringing normal life to a virtualstandstill and causing countries to shut themselves off from the rest of the world.
Latin America Has Weak Defences Against the Pandemic
- Inter Press Service
CARACAS, Apr 04 (IPS) - Health systems in Latin America, already falling short in their capacity to serve the population, especially the poor, are in a weak position and face serious risks when it comes to addressing the COVID-19 pandemic.
Martin Khor, Third Worldist
- Inter Press Service
PENANG, Apr 03 (IPS) - Martin Khor Kok Peng passed away just after the end of the first quarter of 2020. He leaves behind an unusually rich legacy. Atypically for people mainly working in the worldideas, he was also a very practical and pragmatic activist who successfully built and sustained several important initiatives which will live on after him.
U.N. Releases Report on Socio-economic Effects of Coronavirus
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 03 (IPS) - As the number of coronavirus cases continues to grow, concerns are simultaneously growing about the current and long-term effects this will have on certain demographics -- specifically, women, the youth, migrant workers, and many employees around the world.
In memoriam ‒ Martin Khor
- Inter Press Service
GENEVA, Apr 03 (IPS) - We are greatly saddened by the passing of Martin Khor, a long-time friend and colleague, an undaunted fighter for the poor and underprivileged, a passionate believer in a more balanced and inclusive multilateralism, a rare intellectual and eloquent orator, an icon of the Global South worthy of veneration, greatly respected for his struggle for justice and fairness against the dominance and double-standards of big economic powers.
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