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Published on Feb 17, 2025

Bahrain/EU: 31 rights organisations call for release of Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja and Sheikh Mohammed Habib Al-Muqdad.

News 17 February 2025 CIVICUS joined 31 human rights organisations in a joint letter urging the European Union (EU) to engage Bahraini authorities to call for the immediate and unconditional release of EU-Bahraini nationals Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja and Sheikh …

Source: CIVICUS - Center-left
Published on Feb 16, 2025

Human rights groups urge EU to engage with Bahrain authorities over release of two arbitrarily detained men

31 human rights organizations issued a joint letter on Friday, urging the European Union (EU) to engage with Bahraini authorities to secure the release of Danish-Bahraini Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja and Swedish-Bahraini Sheikh Mohammed Habib Al-Muqdad. For almost …

Source: JURIST - Neutral
Published on Feb 14, 2025

UN Human Rights Office commends Bahrain’s role in promoting peace and tolerance

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) praised Bahrain’s efforts in fostering peace and tolerance globally, highlighting the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence’s educational initiatives, particularly the …

Source: Gulf Daily News Online - Pro-Government
Published on Feb 16, 2025

Convicted fugitive extradited to Bahrain

HN TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com A fugitive wanted by Bahrain under an international arrest warrant has been arrested and extradited to the Kingdom, announced Attorney General Abdullah Al Dosari, who heads the International Cooperation and …

Source: The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain - Pro-Government
Published on Feb 16, 2025

Bahrain’s role in promoting peace and tolerance praised

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has praised Bahrain’s efforts in fostering peace and tolerance globally.It highlighted the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence’s educational initiatives, particularly …

Source: Gulf Daily News Online - Pro-Government
Published on Feb 15, 2025

Bahrain Praised by UN for Promoting Global Peace

JL TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain has received commendation from the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) for its contributions to fostering global peace and tolerance. The OHCHR specifically highlighted the …

Source: The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain - Pro-Government
Published on Feb 15, 2025

Bahrain: Joint letter to the European Union calling for the release of Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja and Mohammed Habib Al-Muqdad

Thirty-one human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, call on the …

Source: International Federation for Human Rights - Center-left
Published on Feb 14, 2025

Rights groups call for EU intervention on Bahraini detentions

IFEX joins rights groups urging EU leaders to press Bahrain to free EU nationals Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja and Mohammed Habib Al-Muqdad after nearly 14 years of unjust detention and human rights abuses. To: Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European …

Source: IFEX - Neutral
Published on Feb 14, 2025

Bahrain official highlights role of Twitter and Facebook

He underscored the crucial role of social networking media, such as Facebook and Twitter, as cutting-edge tools in the era of new and globalised media, stressing the importance of using them to project the true picture to the external world with complete …

Source: Khaleej Times - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Feb 14, 2025

Helpline for children launched in Bahrain

The 998 helpline operates in conformity with the strategy of the 109 International Child Helpline all over the world. The 998 Child Helpline operates under the supervision of various government ministries and civil society organisations. This is the first …

Source: Khaleej Times - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Feb 14, 2025

Bahrain: Joint letter to the EU calling for the release of Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja and Mohammed Habib Al-Muqdad

Thirty-one human rights organisations, including FIDH and OMCT within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, call on the European Union to urgently engage with Bahraini authorities to secure the release of Danish- …

Source: International Federation for Human Rights - Center-left
Published on Feb 13, 2025

Top cleric urges Bahraini regime to heed public demands

On the 14th anniversary of the popular uprising against the ruling Al Khalifah dynasty, Bahrain’s most prominent cleric Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim has called on the Manama regime to take heed of public demands and grant the Arab nation the rights they …

Source: Press TV - Label Pending
Published on Feb 13, 2025

Bahrain's Foreign Minister Meets with Lebanese Counterpart in Paris to Discuss Regional Cooperation and Stability

TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com His Excellency Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain, held an important meeting today with His Excellency Mr. Youssef Rji, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants of Lebanon …

Source: The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain - Pro-Government
Published on Feb 17, 2025

Why Working Abroad Has Sparked a Kidney Failure Crisis in Nepal

KATHMANDU, NEPAL — For four years, Jit Bahadur Gurung spent 12-hour shifts grilling meat over charcoal in a restaurant. Water breaks and bathroom visits were luxuries. Rest came rarely — one day off every fortnight. When Gurung embarked on a journey from …

Source: Global Press Journal - Center-left
Published on Feb 17, 2025

Netanyahu: Trump’s Gaza proposal ‘only viable plan’

JERUSALEM -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday signaled that he was moving ahead with U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to transfer the Palestinian population out of Gaza, calling it "the only viable plan to enable a …

Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette - Label Pending
Published on Feb 17, 2025

The Fatal Flaw of the New Middle East

Over the last 15 years, the Middle East has been racked by war, destruction, and displacement. Hundreds of thousands of people have died as fighting raged in Gaza, Lebanon, Libya, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. Millions more have fled. The violence has rolled …

Source: Foreign Affairs - Label Pending
Published on Feb 16, 2025

Israel moving ahead with Trump idea to transfer Palestinians from Gaza

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday signalled that he was moving ahead with US President Donald Trump’s proposal to transfer the Palestinian population out of Gaza, calling it “the only viable plan to enable a different …

Source: Loop News Barbados - Neutral
Published on Feb 16, 2025

‘Only viable plan’: Netanyahu says he’s moving ahead with Trump’s idea to force Palestinians from Gaza

Resuming the war could doom hostages This week marks 500 days of the war. Netanyahu has signalled readiness to resume the fighting after the ceasefire’s current phase, though it could be a death sentence for the remaining hostages. People sit by their …

Source: The Sydney Morning Herald - Neutral
Published on Feb 16, 2025

Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu signals he’s moving ahead with Trump’s idea to transfer Palestinians from Gaza

Trump’s special Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, told Fox News that “phase two is absolutely going to begin” and he had ”very productive” calls Sunday with Netanyahu and officials from Egypt and Qatar, which serve as mediators, about continuing talks this …

Source: Florida Politics - Neutral

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Published on February 17, 2025 - 16:26 GMT

UNITAR Joins the Centre for Sport and Human Rights

17 February 2025, Geneva, Switzerland - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is proud to announce its membership in the Centre for Sport and Human Rights’ (CSHR) Advisory Council. As the dedicated training arm of the United …

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Published on February 18, 2025 - 17:30 GMT

Milford Daily News Releases Feature Article Examining Charles Paul Collins New Novel The Remembering Of Leather & Stone

A historical fiction novel that captures the struggles and triumphs of Irish and Italian immigrant families as they navigate the American dream. MILFORD, MA, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an announcement, the Milford …

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Published on February 18, 2025 - 09:46 GMT

Dinant Empowers Women Through Gender-Based Violence Prevention Training

Honduran Business Expands Workshops to Employees, Indigenous and Community Groups TEGUCIGALPA, HONDURAS, February 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dinant reinforced its commitment to human rights, workplace equality, and community empowerment by …

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Published on February 18, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

ALLATRA TV Hosts Black History Month Celebration Featuring Atlanta's Past and Present Changemakers

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On February 15th, ALLATRA TV, together with Nature Jab, ATL Now, and Metro Atlanta Alliance, hosted "People Who Make History: Past, Present & Future," a …

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Published on February 18, 2025 - 11:06 GMT

President Lai meets British-Taiwanese All-Party Parliamentary Group delegation

TAIWAN, February 18 - Details 2025-02-17 President Lai meets former United States Deputy National Security Advisor Matthew Pottinger On the morning of February 17, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by former United States Deputy National …

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Published on February 18, 2025 - 08:15 GMT

Justice and Constitutional Development on assault at Pretora night club

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development strongly condemns the shocking and deeply disturbing acts of violence, torture, and dehumanisation allegedly perpetrated at Zanzou nightclub in Pretoria, as depicted in widely circulated videos. …

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Published on February 18, 2025 - 08:15 GMT

Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities on adoption by African Union of AU Convention on ending violence against ...

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons With Disabilities notes and welcomes the African Union Adoption of the AU Convention on ending violence against Women and Girls. The African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (AU-CEVAWG) …

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Published on February 18, 2025 - 00:32 GMT

Less than seven percent of pre-conflict water levels available to Rafah and North Gaza, worsening a health catastrophe

Nearly 1,700 Kilometres of water and sanitation networks have been destroyed Big-ticket repairs of networks urgently needed but Israel baulks in approving supplies The resumption of aid into Gaza, including fuel to operate undamaged water and sanitation …

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Published on February 18, 2025 - 17:30 GMT

The Hawkinson Fund for Peace and Justice Finds a New Home at United’s Leadership Center for Social Justice

The Hawkinson Fund for Peace and Justice is a new programmatic focus thanks to an agreement with Grace University Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. SAINT PAUL, MN, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Now in its third year of …

Distribution channels: Education, Human Rights ...
Published on February 18, 2025 - 17:04 GMT

United Graduate College and Seminary International Honors Lawrence Mukanda Mukolwe, HSC, OStJ with Honorary Doctorate

United Graduate College and Seminary International in USA Honors Amb. Dr. Lawrence Mukanda Mukolwe, HSC, OStJ, with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Humanities NAIROBI CITY, GREENSPAN, KENYA, February 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Lawrence …

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Published on February 18, 2025 - 15:24 GMT

Kasha Launches Operation SHE Africa to Bridge Urgent Medicine Access Gap Following USAID Stop Work Order

Join Operation SHE Africa to expand medicine access with Kasha. CAPE TOWN, WESTERN PROVINCE, SOUTH AFRICA, February 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kasha is leading an impact collective called Operation SHE (Sustainable Health Equitably) Africa, …

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Published on February 18, 2025 - 14:39 GMT

GRUNDFOS CONFIRMS COMMITMENT TO WATER ACCESS WITH AFWASA INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS & EXHIBITION SPONSORSHIP

Event will focus on importance of partnerships to solve sector’s biggest challenges. Grundfos will participate in number of key industry discussions across week KAMPALA, UGANDA, February 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kampala, 17 February 2025: …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on February 18, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

ALLATRA TV Hosts Black History Month Celebration Featuring Atlanta's Past and Present Changemakers

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On February 15th, ALLATRA TV, together with Nature Jab, ATL Now, and Metro Atlanta Alliance, hosted "People Who Make History: Past, Present & Future," a …

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Published on February 18, 2025 - 10:00 GMT

Raregivers™ Coalition Expands Global Reach to Support Rare Disease Families & Professionals

Fondation Ipsen Joins as a Key Partner, Enabling Free Digital & Print Distribution of the Raregivers™ Emotional Journey Map Across Six (6) Continents ORANGE COUNTY, CA, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Raregivers Global …

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Published on February 18, 2025 - 10:00 GMT

Detroit Catholic High School Students Spend Their Winter Break Learning and Serving with International Samaritan

Detroit students are serving in Honduras and Jamaica this week. DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Detroit Catholic high school students are spending their winter break this week learning and serving with …

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Published on February 18, 2025 - 09:46 GMT

Dinant Empowers Women Through Gender-Based Violence Prevention Training

Honduran Business Expands Workshops to Employees, Indigenous and Community Groups TEGUCIGALPA, HONDURAS, February 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dinant reinforced its commitment to human rights, workplace equality, and community empowerment by …

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Published on February 18, 2025 - 01:35 GMT

Author Sipho Bhebhe Ibeakanma Releases Powerful Memoir: Finding Purpose In Loss: Every Life Has a Purpose

Finding Purpose In Loss: Every Life Has a Purpose ONTARIO, CANADA, February 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author and community advocate Sipho Bhebhe Ibeakanma has released her deeply moving memoir, Finding Purpose In Loss: Every Life Has a …

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Published on February 17, 2025 - 22:36 GMT

ALSO Youth Expands Mental Health Services in Manatee County with $32,433 Grant from Bishop Parker Foundation

Grant supports mental health therapy and summer programs, ensuring LGBTQ+ youth in Manatee County have access to vital services. BRADENTON, FL, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LGBTQ+ youth in Manatee County will have …

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Published on February 17, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

Foundation 4Life: Legacy

Founded in 2006 by Bianca Lisonbee (1953-2023), Foundation 4Life is committed to addressing poverty and creating extraordinary opportunities for children. SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A review of …

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Published on February 17, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

Mayo Clinic Psychiatrist Leads Groundbreaking Holistic Psychiatry Program at Better U

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Better U, a next-generation mental healthcare company, announced today that Dr. Janette Leal, a Mayo Clinic-trained psychiatrist, has joined the organization to lead its …

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Published on February 17, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Renowned Physicist Dr. Young Suh Kim Honored By Close Up Radio in the Field of Science

Close Up Radio honors one of our most respected guests, Dr. Young Suh Kim BELTSVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Science has brought us many new discoveries. Just as important as these discoveries are the …

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Published on February 17, 2025 - 13:38 GMT

Make-A-Wish International Network Expands to Tanzania, Transforming Lives of Children with Critical Illnesses

Local Charity Tumaini La Maisha (TLM) to operate Make-A-Wish Tanzania DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA, February 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tumaini La Maisha and Make-A-Wish International celebrated the official launch of Make-A-Wish Tanzania at the …

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Published on February 17, 2025 - 13:15 GMT

Martone Collaborates with LGBT Books to Prisoners for a Powerful Giving Campaign

DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaimed dance recording artist and author Martone The Emperor of House Music is proud to announce a new philanthropic collaboration with LGBT Books to Prisoners, an …

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Published on February 17, 2025 - 12:45 GMT

Global Empowerment Mission and BStrong Continue To Mobilize Rapid Response to Support Los Angeles Fire Victims

Global Empowerment Mission and Bethenny Frankel's BStrong Continue To Mobilize Rapid Response to Support Los Angeles Fire Victims From Eaton to Palisades LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global …

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Published on February 18, 2025 - 00:32 GMT

Less than seven percent of pre-conflict water levels available to Rafah and North Gaza, worsening a health catastrophe

Nearly 1,700 Kilometres of water and sanitation networks have been destroyed Big-ticket repairs of networks urgently needed but Israel baulks in approving supplies The resumption of aid into Gaza, including fuel to operate undamaged water and sanitation …

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Published on February 17, 2025 - 06:46 GMT

Society of Women Accountants of Nigeria (SWAN), Ota Chapter, Announces Prestigious Investiture Ceremony on Feb 22, 2025

OTA, OGUN, NIGERIA, February 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Society of Women Accountants of Nigeria (SWAN), Ota Chapter, is delighted to announce its upcoming Investiture Ceremony, scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 22, 2025. This …

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Published on February 17, 2025 - 00:08 GMT

Kasha Launches Operation SHE Africa to Bridge Urgent Medicine Access Gap Following USAID Stop Work Order

Millions at Risk After USAID Stop Work Order – Kasha’s Response CAPE TOWN, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA, February 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the abrupt USAID Stop Work Order, which has disrupted vital health services across …

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Published on February 17, 2025 - 11:01 GMT

Nearly half a million people left without shelter, food or water in DR Congo amid destruction of displacement sites and ...

Oxfam warns of an alarming humanitarian crisis in Eastern DRC as aid groups struggle to respond in the face of funding cuts ripple effects. Over 450,000 people are left without shelter, food or water in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following …

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