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Published on Jan 19, 2026

Rich get richer: Net worth of world’s billionaires jumps 16% to €16 trillion

The combined wealth of billionaires rose to a record $18.3 trillion, or €15.75 trillion, last year. That is an increase of 16 percent, according to research by Oxfam Novib in the lead-up to the World Economic Forum (WEF) starting in Davos, Switzerland, on …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 16:48 GMT

More Than a Competition: The Journey of Uganda’s IHL Moot Court Winners

Luwaga John Eliane, Lubogo Michelle and Sandra Nakiganda law students at the Uganda Christian University (UCU) represented Uganda in the African International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition in Kenya upon their success in nationals. “This year’s …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 16:48 GMT

Syria: ICRC concerned over worsening humanitarian situation

The fighting has also placed essential civilian infrastructure, including water pumping stations, dams, and electricity networks serving millions of people, at risk, while also endangering detention facilities and camps. This raises grave concerns for the …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 16:48 GMT

Somalia: One year on, families reeling from conflict in Puntland

In 2025, for the second year running, conflict was the main driver of displacement in Somalia, uprooting more than 200,000 people from their homes, according to humanitarian data tracking population movements [1]. Military operations, including sustained …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 16:48 GMT

Complementing existing protections in armed conflicts and other situations of violence

The Draft Articles’ provisions on establishment of national jurisdiction, investigation, preliminary measures when an alleged offender is present, and the obligation to prosecute or extradite are also compatible with the rules of IHL governing war crimes …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 11:09 GMT

From an Eight-Hour Queue to a Rinse at her Shelter

A view over Hitsats in Tigray, where around 14,143 people displaced by conflict live in temporary shelters. With funding from the Ethiopia Humanitarian Fund (EHF), Oxfam supports water and sanitation services here. (Photo: Oxfam) The project gave families …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 15:31 GMT

EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: IOM signs agreement on voluntary returns with Algeria – NGO report highlights mass deportations ...

The International Organization for Migration has signed a partnership agreement with Algeria on voluntary returns. An NGO report has highlighted the mass deportation of people on the move by authorities in Algeria. The European Commission has disbursed €1 …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 15:10 GMT

Filmmaker Todd J. Stein’s The Final Fight Exposes a Broken Legal System

The Final Fight, a true-story indie film, shines a harsh light on guardianship abuse, exposing a little-known legal system harming families nationwide. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Few Americans …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 15:31 GMT

Interview with Aleksejs Ivashuk from Apatride Network

How would you describe yourself and your organisation? Mostly composed of stateless or formerly stateless individuals. Apatride Network works on addressing the overlooked human rights issue of statelessness in the EU and beyond. It is one of the most …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

Bay Area Housing Advocates Urge Cupertino to Act Now on Housing for Adults with I/DD

Life Services Alternatives and Housing Choices Coalition unite to push Mary Avenue Villas forward as families face a shrinking window for inclusive housing CAMPBELL, CA, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Families of adults with …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 15:10 GMT

Filmmaker Todd J. Stein’s The Final Fight Exposes a Broken Legal System

The Final Fight, a true-story indie film, shines a harsh light on guardianship abuse, exposing a little-known legal system harming families nationwide. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Few Americans …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Mabee Foundation Awards Central Texas Table of Grace $2 Million Challenge Grant

Grant brings organization closer to building the most comprehensive village for foster youth in Central Texas. ROUND ROCK, TX, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Central Texas Table of Grace is honored to announce that it has received …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 14:40 GMT

Watch Store Co Provides Curated Watch Discovery for United Kingdom Shoppers

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Watch Store Co, an independent watch discovery website based in London, operates as a curated resource connecting all consumers with quality timepieces across multiple categories. The …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 14:30 GMT

Grill Store Co Offers UK Consumers a Curated Resource for Home and Outdoor Cooking Grills

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Grill Store Co, a UK-based online platform dedicated to cooking grills, serves as a centralised resource for consumers seeking reliable information on barbecue and outdoor cooking equipment. …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 14:28 GMT

Kosmonaut.co Continues to Offer Premium Wine Storage Solutions

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kosmonaut.co, a reputable provider of high-quality wine storage solutions, remains committed to delivering exceptional products that cater to the needs of wine enthusiasts. With a …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 14:23 GMT

ANH-USA Sues FDA Over Censorship of Government-Backed Nutrition Science

Lawsuit challenges FDA’s rejection of lawful nutrient–disease claims as unconstitutional and in violation of the First Amendment ALEXANDRIA, VA, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Alliance for Natural Health USA (ANH-USA) …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 14:15 GMT

New Book Empowers Mediation Participants as Use of Alternative Dispute Resolution Continues to Grow

Author and mediation expert Fred E. Jandt offers practical guidance for individuals navigating an increasingly common dispute-resolution process PALM SPRINGS, CA, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As courts, businesses and …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Federal IDEA Monitoring Report Highlights Due Process and Procedural Safeguards as a Compliance Priority

A federal IDEA monitoring report underscores that due process safeguards—notice, timelines, and evidence access—remain a top compliance priority. FARMINGTON HILLS, MI, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Primary source: You can …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Tether Expands Support for INHOPE’s Global Work to Combat Online Child Sexual Abuse Material

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, January 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tether, the largest company in the digital asset ecosystem, today announced an expansion to its collaboration with INHOPE, to support global efforts aimed at stopping the spread of …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 11:00 GMT

Fetch Pet Insurance’s 4th 101 Donations Campaign Raises $400K+ to Expand Free Veterinary Care with Project Street Vet

Campaign draws more than 2,200 individual gifts and eight corporate partners; enables expansion into three new communities in 2026 NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fetch Pet Insurance (“Fetch”) today announced that its …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 16:48 GMT

Complementing existing protections in armed conflicts and other situations of violence

The Draft Articles’ provisions on establishment of national jurisdiction, investigation, preliminary measures when an alleged offender is present, and the obligation to prosecute or extradite are also compatible with the rules of IHL governing war crimes …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 16:48 GMT

Syria: ICRC concerned over worsening humanitarian situation

The fighting has also placed essential civilian infrastructure, including water pumping stations, dams, and electricity networks serving millions of people, at risk, while also endangering detention facilities and camps. This raises grave concerns for the …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 16:48 GMT

More Than a Competition: The Journey of Uganda’s IHL Moot Court Winners

Luwaga John Eliane, Lubogo Michelle and Sandra Nakiganda law students at the Uganda Christian University (UCU) represented Uganda in the African International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition in Kenya upon their success in nationals. “This year’s …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 16:48 GMT

Somalia: One year on, families reeling from conflict in Puntland

In 2025, for the second year running, conflict was the main driver of displacement in Somalia, uprooting more than 200,000 people from their homes, according to humanitarian data tracking population movements [1]. Military operations, including sustained …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 01:04 GMT

Herman Law Expands New York Office, Enhancing Survivor-Focused Advocacy

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Herman Law, the nation’s leading law firm exclusively representing survivors of childhood sexual abuse, marked the opening of its New York office expansion with a gathering …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 11:09 GMT

From an Eight-Hour Queue to a Rinse at her Shelter

A view over Hitsats in Tigray, where around 14,143 people displaced by conflict live in temporary shelters. With funding from the Ethiopia Humanitarian Fund (EHF), Oxfam supports water and sanitation services here. (Photo: Oxfam) The project gave families …

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Published on January 21, 2026 - 18:39 GMT

Angeles Psychology Group Expands LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Services to Nation's Highest-Concentration Queer Communities

West Hollywood, Silver Lake & DTLA Gain Better Access to LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy as Trevor Project Reports 45% of Youth Considered Suicide WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One week after launching …

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Published on January 21, 2026 - 18:25 GMT

David Hoy and Associates Offer Expanded Counseling Services to Support Twin Cities Residents Facing Trauma & Grief

Golden Valley and Chaska Offices Offer Evening and Weekend Counseling Appointments to Address Urgent Mental Health Needs Amid Local Unrest MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- David Hoy and Associates, a long- …

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Published on January 21, 2026 - 18:08 GMT

School Feeding Helps Unlock the Promise of the World’s Youngest and Largest Generation

Reaching 3 million children with daily school meals, Mary’s Meals helps create a pathway to education and opportunity. BLOOMFIELD, NJ, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ahead of International Day of Education on January 24, …

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