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Leprosy stigma still rampant in many countries, experts raise alarm over judgemental attitudes

Leprosy stigma still rampant in many countries, experts raise alarm over judgemental attitudes

Leprosy remains an age-old disease, still endemic in more than 120 countries. The condition leaves an estimated one to two million people across the globe visibly disfigured and lacking support to address the stigma they

Protesters In Paris Rally Against France’s Stricter Immigration Laws

Protesters In Paris Rally Against France’s Stricter Immigration Laws

In Paris, France, many people recently protested against a new law that makes immigration rules stricter. On January 21, 2024, they gathered in Trocadero Square. Youssouf Doucoure, 25, from Mali, was there too. He feels

Canada’s Lagging Response to Seafood Supply Chain Issues:

Canada’s Lagging Response to Seafood Supply Chain Issues:

Canada is not doing enough to address problems in the seafood supply chains, which could be harmful to ethical practices and sustainable sourcing. Issues like climate change affecting the oceans and problems like illegal fishing

What is Nitrogen asphyxiation? Alabama prepares for US’s first nitrogen-gas execution

What is Nitrogen asphyxiation? Alabama prepares for US’s first nitrogen-gas execution

The US Supreme Court has declined a plea to stop Alabama from carrying out the country's first-ever nitrogen-gas execution, scheduled for Thursday. The court was hearing a matter related to the death penalty awarded to

Ireland Challenges UK’s Amnesty Law At European Court of Human Rights

Ireland Challenges UK’s Amnesty Law At European Court of Human Rights

Last week, Ireland took a big step by filing a case against the United Kingdom at the European Court of Human Rights. This is only the second time Ireland has done this.  The issue is

Joe Biden Addresses Blue Collar Workers At UAW Conference

Joe Biden Addresses Blue Collar Workers At UAW Conference

President Joe Biden is set to be the main speaker at the United Auto Workers' (UAW) conference in Washington. This event is important for him to gain support from blue-collar workers in important states like

Call to End Persecution: Urgent Call to Iranian Authorities Regarding Lawyers

Call to End Persecution: Urgent Call to Iranian Authorities Regarding Lawyers

On the International Day of the Endangered Lawyer, two UN experts have urged Iranian authorities to stop persecuting lawyers. Despite facing challenges, these legal professionals in Iran have bravely upheld the rule of law and

Global Brands Unite to Safeguard Bangladeshi Workers: Support for Employment Injury Scheme

Global Brands Unite to Safeguard Bangladeshi Workers: Support for Employment Injury Scheme

In a significant move to protect workers in Bangladesh's booming garment industry, over 30 renowned brands and retailers, including H&M, Primark, Amazon, C&A, Puma, Decathlon, Giorgio Armani, and VF Corp, have pledged to contribute 0.019%

India: Telengana to implement policy to reintegrate returning migrants into society

India: Telengana to implement policy to reintegrate returning migrants into society

Telangana is set to become the first state in India to implement a policy to assist returning migrants in reintegrating into society and finding employment. Tuesday marked a meeting involving all stakeholders to discuss and

Global tourism recovery trend: Latest UNWTO data highlights sector’s performance in 2023

Global tourism recovery trend: Latest UNWTO data highlights sector’s performance in 2023

The UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has highlighted strong numbers in its latest report, noting that international tourism ended 2023 at 88% of pre-pandemic levels, amid an estimated 1.3 billion international arrivals. The blend of