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Ukraine and Palestine: one and the same?

The following text is based on a possible reaction to two very different situations: Russia’s special military operation and the Israeli army’s invasion of Gaza. This reaction leads to the easy denunciation of “two unprovoked invasions”. We intend to criticize…

Tackling inequality, education and participation

A human rights expert says that taking into account the participation of people and communities, States must generate public policies that allow access to resources and basic rights such as health, education, food, and housing. Liliana Valiña also talks in…

Eradicating economic violence is imperative for collective survival

This October 17 marks the 31st anniversary of the proclamation by the United Nations of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, but the first time it was celebrated was on October 17, 1987 in Paris, when more than…

Australia’s Marvelous Burrowing Creatures ~ Wombats

by: Assaf Levy, BioDB   Australia, the land of endless horizons and astonishing wildlife, is home to some of the most intriguing creatures on the planet. While kangaroos and koalas often steal the limelight, there’s another bush-dwelling marvel that deserves our…

Security Council: rejection of a Russian draft resolution on the situation in Gaza

Meeting early in the evening, the Security Council rejected by 5 votes for, 4 votes against (United States, France, Japan, and the United Kingdom), and 6 abstentions a draft resolution presented by the Russian Federation by which the Council notably…

Global day of action for food sovereignty: Defending the right to healthy and sustainable food

The Global Day of Action for Food Sovereignty, celebrated on October 16, every year, is an important occasion to reflect on the importance of food sovereignty and to advocate for a more equitable and sustainable food system. This day is…

“Step Back from the Brink”: Ex-Israeli Peace Negotiator Daniel Levy Decries Israel’s Actions in Gaza

President Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday in an unprecedented show of support for the country following last week’s surprise attack by Hamas that killed over 1,400 Israelis, including many civilians. The United States continues to rush ammunition, air defenses…

15 October: The beginning of an intellectual revolution with “L’Encyclopédie” by Diderot and D’Alembert

15 October 1750 marks a milestone in the history of illustration and the spread of knowledge. On that day, two leading French philosophers, Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d’Alembert, began work on what would become one of the most…

Mohammad Muizzu’s ”India Out’ Policy’’-Where It Will Take the Maldives?

After a fiercely contested presidential race in the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu emerged victorious on September 30. Muizzu has always been known as pro-China. It is believed that China’s influence on the country will increase with the hand of Muizzu. But,…

Hubert Reeves, born July 13, 1932 in Montreal, died October 13, 2023 in Paris

Thank you from Artists for Peace! Thank you for your support during Montreal ceremonies marking the indelible memory of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, organized by Mayor Pierre Bourque (Montreal). Thank you for the undeniable love shown as an astrophysicist to our…

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