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With over more than 6 years of writing obituaries for the local paper, Senior Reporter has a uniquely strong voice that shines through in his newest collection of essays and articles, which explores the importance we place on the legacy.

Russia’s cluster munition attacks take toll on civilians

Russia’s cluster munition attacks take toll on civilians

Ukraine - Human Rights Watch today released the 100-page global Cluster Munition Monitor 2022 report, claiming that the continuous use of cluster munitions by Russian forces has harmed hundreds of civilians in Ukraine in a

Walmart is laying off corporate employees

Walmart is laying off corporate employees

US - Walmart is laying off about 200 corporate employees, the move comes a week after the company announced a cut in its earnings outlook as inflation catches up with consumer spending. Walmart inc. is

New rights aim to improve work-life balance in EU

New rights aim to improve work-life balance in EU

EU - As of August 2, all EU member states must comply with the 2019 regulations that were adopted at the EU level to enhance work-life balance for parents and careers. The EU Commission claims

Malaysia: Indonesia agrees to lift freeze on sending migrant workers

Malaysia: Indonesia agrees to lift freeze on sending migrant workers

Malaysia - Indonesia agreed to abolish a ban on bringing migrant workers to the nation beginning August 1 after the neighbours resolved issues about workers' rights, according to Malaysia's human resources minister. The arrival of

$100m emergency aid to Sudan by World Bank

$100m emergency aid to Sudan by World Bank

Sudan - For the first time ever, two United Nations agencies in Sudan have offered direct contribution towards humanitarian aid between them. UN World Food Programme (WFP) has received emergency aid of $100 million from

Human rights abuses continue in Libya amid delayed electoral progress

Human rights abuses continue in Libya amid delayed electoral progress

Libya - Even though little progress has been made, political and constitutional chaos has caused continued tensions, insecurity and resultant increased instances of human rights abuses in Libya. Martha Pobee, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Political

Myanmar Junta  Condemned For Executing Of Civilians Without Fair Trial

Myanmar Junta  Condemned For Executing Of Civilians Without Fair Trial

Myanmar - Atrocities of the junta rule in Myanmar is reaching heights as it went onto execute four activists fighting for democracy. This is in decades that such an inhuman act of violence has been

Women do the lion’s share of domestic work, for no pay: Study

Women do the lion’s share of domestic work, for no pay: Study

Europe - Women and young girls do a lot of work without any payment. A survey, conducted by the Universities of East Anglia (UEA), Birmingham and Brunel, revealed that women do tons of unpaid work.

India, EU affirm mutual commitment to universal human rights

India, EU affirm mutual commitment to universal human rights

India - joined the European Union on Friday and "recognized" the "important role" of national human rights institutions, civil society officials, and journalists. They shared freedom of expression and "concerns" about "online and offline opinions."

UN removes violators of children’s rights from ‘List of Shame’

UN removes violators of children’s rights from ‘List of Shame’

Israel - Israeli security forces killed 78 Palestinian children and injured 982 more in 2021 than any other armed force or group in the 21 conflict nations Antonio Guterres studied in his new annual report