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A small step forward for human rights as Namibia’s Supreme Court grants recognition to same-sex marriages from overseas
In extraordinary and unexpected news, Namibia’s Supreme Court has granted recognition to same-sex marriages conducted overseas putting in doubt the validity of colonial era sodomy laws that, although unused, remain on the statute books since 1927. “We are a country…
80% Plastic Pollution Reduction Could be Achieved by 2040: UNEP Report
By: Paige Bennett While the amount of global plastic pollution is staggering, the United Nations Environment Programme has found that it is still possible to reduce plastic pollution as much as 80% by 2040. It would require major changes, but…
The upcoming Greek national elections have a glimmer of hope.
On Sunday, 21st of May, the Greek primary national elections will take place. There is little to no surprises to be expected for these elections, as the polls indicate similar results to the previous elections of 2019, but maybe there…
From Ceasefire to New York City
On Saturday evening, May 13, an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Palestinian Islamic Jihad took effect. Almost at the same time in New York, Hasidic Jews walked in Times Square with a flag of Palestine showing their support…
Philippine teachers in pay rise protest inspired by the Flowers of May festival
Teachers celebrating the annual Flores de Mayo festival in the Philippines call for significant increases in salaries to compensate for rising inflation. On May 1st, 500 teachers and educators from public and private schools and universities gathered for a Labor…
South Korean women silently fighting back against male patriarchy
Attacks on women grow as increasing numbers refuse to take on the traditional roles of mother and wife, citing the overbearing conditions imposed by the traditional patriarchal system of South Korea. At the end of March, the South Korean government…
Cyclone Mocha reminds the urgency of Myanmar-Bangladesh joint cooperation and close friendship
Since forming in the Bay of Bengal early Thursday, tropical Cyclone Mocha has intensified to a the equivalent of a Category 5 Atlantic hurricane, with sustained winds of 259 kilometers per hour (161 mph) and gusts of up to 315…
The strategic significance of the 6th Indian Ocean Conference in Bangladesh
The sixth international Indian Ocean Conference is set to begin in Bangladesh’s capital city Dhaka from May 12 which will be attended by about 150 delegates, including high-level representatives from 25 countries. The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Peace,…
Solidarity in action: Patricia Non and the Community Pantry movement in the Philippines
Amidst the grim state of the pandemic in the Philippines last April 2021 came a ray of shining light in the form of Ana Patricia Non who started one of the most powerful movements of volunteerism in the country. At…
Presentations of the Nonviolent Journalism Book in the U.S.
During the last few days, Pressenza presented its new book on Nonviolent Journalism in the United States. This book aims to reflect the first twelve years of collective effort run by volunteers from the fields of journalism and communication. Talk…
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