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How Biden’s Immigration Policies and Rhetoric Attract More Migrants to Cross from Mexico to the US

How Biden’s Immigration Policies and Rhetoric Attract More Migrants to Cross from Mexico to the US

The US-Mexico border has seen a surge of migrants in recent months, reaching the highest levels in two decades. In December 2021, border agents encountered more than 173,000 migrants, a 64% increase from the same

India-Myanmar border attracts fresh attention, Free Movement Regime in focus

India-Myanmar border attracts fresh attention, Free Movement Regime in focus

India's Union home minister Amit Shah made a significant announcement on X on Tuesday, highlighting the country's decision to fence the entire 1,643-long India-Myanmar border that runs along Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram in

10 Social Justice Issues Demanding Our Attention

10 Social Justice Issues Demanding Our Attention

Numerous social justice concerns continue to have an influence on people and communities all over the world in today's complex and linked society. These issues, which range from systematic injustice to abuses of human rights,

Unveiling the 10 Biggest NGOs Making a Difference Worldwide

Unveiling the 10 Biggest NGOs Making a Difference Worldwide

In the vast tapestry of global philanthropy, certain organizations stand out as beacons of hope, compassion, and positive change. These are the Global Impact Giants — the 10 largest non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that have dedicated

ITUC Urges Kazakhstan to Drop Sanctions and Foster Social Dialogue for Striking Workers’ Rights

ITUC Urges Kazakhstan to Drop Sanctions and Foster Social Dialogue for Striking Workers’ Rights

In a recent letter to the President of Kazakhstan, Luc Triangle, the General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), called for the removal of all sanctions imposed on striking workers. The ITUC emphasized

NYC Launches $53M Program To Provide Credit Cards To Migrant Families

NYC Launches $53M Program To Provide Credit Cards To Migrant Families

New York City is starting a new program where they will give $53 million in pre-paid credit cards to migrant families living in hotels. This pilot program will begin with 500 families at the Roosevelt

Female genital mutilation (FGM) doesn’t make one healthy, clean or marriageable. The ‘abhorrent practice’ must stop

Female genital mutilation (FGM) doesn’t make one healthy, clean or marriageable. The ‘abhorrent practice’ must stop

Some 4.4 million girls are at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM) this year, the UN Secretary-General said in his message to mark the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, observed annually

Chinese asylum seekers make up the fastest growing group crossing into US from Mexico

Chinese asylum seekers make up the fastest growing group crossing into US from Mexico

In 2023, US Customs and Border Protection reported a staggering 2.5 million instances of detaining or turning away migrants seeking to enter the US from Mexico at the southern border. It's right to call the

Returned and Overlooked: Challenges Confronting Filipino Migrants Upon Homecoming

Returned and Overlooked: Challenges Confronting Filipino Migrants Upon Homecoming

Lucy Ortega's return to the Philippines after Eight years of enslavement in Syria brought new Challenges instead of Relief. Despite a high number of Filipino migrants Contributing Significantly to the Country's economy through Remittances, returnees

Wealth and Well-Being: 10 richest cities to live in Illinois in 2024

Wealth and Well-Being: 10 richest cities to live in Illinois in 2024

In Illinois, a state renowned for its economic variety, certain cities are beacons of prosperity and superior quality of life. The top 10 richest Illinois cities to live in in 2024 have been examined in