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BNM demonstrated against the nuclear test bomb which was conducted by Pakistan

The Baloch National Movement observed 28 May 1998 as the blackest day in Baloch history when brutalist Pakistan conducted its nuclear bomb test in the city of Chaghai, Balochistan. This day marked the darkest moment in Balochistan’s history. The Baloch…

Protest Disrupts Opening of North America’s Largest Weapons Fair

Over a hundred people have disrupted the opening of CANSEC, North America’s largest military weapons convention in Ottawa, where 10,000 attendees were expected to gather. Activists carrying 50 foot banners saying “Stop Profiting from War,” “Arms Dealers Not Welcome” and…

Rotaractor in Action: Young Filipino making difference in their community

Members of Rotaract Clubs in San Juan City, Philippines held an event entitled RAOS: Rise As One San Juan. They gave the essential kit to 50 Preschool students at Baranagay Pedro Cruz in Pedro Cruz Day Care Center. They also…

Paying tribute to the victims of genocide in Namibia

Every year, descendants of the Nama-Ovaherero tribes gather at Swakopmund Memorial Park Cemetery in Namibia during the month of March to pay tribute to their ancestors who were victims of the genocide that took place from 1904-1908. Swakopmund, a town…

The 37th edition of Tunis International Book Fair: Not That Fair.

The 37th Edition of the book fair is particularly special this year for several reasons. For one, it was organized by Zahia Jouirou, an academic, researcher, and head of the Tunis Translation Institute and the first woman to ever lead…

Protest groups call for workers’ rights amidst labor day celebration

On the celebration of Labor Day last May 1st, several progressive groups such as GABRIELA, Kilusang Mayo Uno, the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines, Nagkaisa! Labor Coalition, and more, marched along the streets of Metro Manila with their respective…

A day in the lives of communities living in rural Namibia

In our Nonviolent Journalism course, 2023, we set participants the task of producing a photostory on a topic of their choosing. Rosemary’s story, below, is a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in rural Namibia. Living in the rural…

Asia-Pacific Humanists Celebrate 54 Years of the Humanist Movement and Silo’s Message

May 4 1969 marks the historic day when Silo gave his first public talk at Punta De Vacas, Argentina, and started the launch of public activities based on the doctrine of Universal Humanism. His talk, entitled The Healing of Suffering,…

Books and Sunshine: Seoul celebrates Spring Reopening its Outdoor Library

On April 23rd, in honor of World Book Day, colors from Seoul’s Outdoor Library filled up once again the heart of the city. Now, and every weekend until November, families, friends, and couples can gather in the Seoul Plaza to…

2 April “Let’s take peace in our hands”: the photos

We are constantly updating the photos coming to us from all parts of the world testifying to the adhesion to the campaign “Let’s take peace in our hands” and colouring cities and countries all over the world with peace and…

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