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12 October: “Original Argentina. Genocide, looting and resistance”.

The denied genocide, the dispossession of land and the struggle of the indigenous communities are the central themes of “Argentina Originaria: genocides, looting and resistance”, a book that traces the continuities of state violence and also gives an account of…

Human Prehistory—Why New Discoveries About Human Origins Open Up Revolutionary Possibilities

Discoveries in the fields of human origins, paleoanthropology, cognitive science, and behavioral biology have accelerated in the past few decades. We occasionally bump into news reports that new findings have revolutionary implications for how humanity lives today—but the information for…

Stronger protection for environmental defenders and justice for human rights victims urgently needed

The Philippine Misereor Partnership, Incorporated (PMPI) reiterates its call for stronger protection for environmental defenders and justice for all human rights victims as the country continues to rank first as the deadliest nation in Asia for environmentalists in its ninth…

Water Salinity and Women’s Health-related Vulnerabilities in the Coastal Areas, Bangladesh  

by Aziza Hena   Bangladesh, one of the lands most vulnerable to the impact of climate change, is experiencing a gradual sea-level rise each year. A study shows that the estimated sea-level rise on the Bangladeshi coast will jump up…

American priest lives with urban poor

Pressenza runs this sequel to Edward M. Gerlock’s Priestly solidarity with poor farmers and “Father, did you not realize that to oppose the banana companies is subversion!”. by Edward M. Gerlock                   I was never particularly fond of being in the Manila area (until…

October, a growing food security challenge

This October will be marked as a new moment of reflection and action in the face of growing difficulties in the field of food security. By Mario Lubetkin On October 16, World Food Day will be commemorated, and as in…

Wave of arrests attempts to curb demonstrations in Iran

Iranian forces are arbitrarily arresting civil society activists, journalists and anyone protesting against the regime over the death of Mahsa Amini. Iranian authorities are struggling to put an end to demonstrations that have rocked the country for weeks. The anti-government…

The Global Inflationary Tsunami Is Made in the U.S., Not Ukraine

An inflationary tsunami is passing through the world economy, creating economic disorder—in some cases acute political crisis—in every country it touches. This is gathering momentum as the U.S., which is leading other Global North economies, attempts to control inflation by…

China, a threat for some and hope for others

We are already accustomed to the hypocrisy of Western powers, their opinion-makers and hegemonic media when it comes to classifying countries and governments as good or bad, angels or demons, depending on whether or not they are allies in their…

A 24 hour marathon for Assange, rich and varied

The 24 hour Marathon for Julian Assange scheduled for 15 October is only a few days away and the response from activists, film-makers, musicians, poets, painters, journalists and political leaders is enthusiastic. A clear sign that many people around the…

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