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Mother of Alaa Abdel Fattah marks six months on hunger strike

The mother of jailed Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abdel Fattah Friday marked six months without food after she launched a hunger strike last year to protest her son's imprisonment in Egypt. Laila Soueif, 68, began her protest on September 29, 2024, …

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal has ended hunger strike, Punjab tells Supreme Court

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who was on a hunger strike since November 26, accepted water and broke his fast on Friday morning, the Punjab government told the Supreme Court, according to Live Law. Dallewal, chief of the farm group Samyukta Kisan …

Longridge grandmother among group taking on hunger strike to campaign against poverty

The event is part of the Mother’s Manifesto movement, which is calling on the government to ensure all children in the UK have enough to eat – by introducing an “essentials guarantee” benefit that covers the cost of the necessities of life and by rolling …

Farmer leader Dallewal ends hunger strike, SC lauds his genuine efforts

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who had been on an indefinite hunger strike in support of multiple demands, ended his fast on Friday (March 28) morning by accepting water, the Punjab government informed the Supreme Court. Representing Punjab, Advocate …

'My mum starved for me in the 1950s - now I'm going on hunger strike in protest'

A grandmother from Longridge is amongst a group of Central Lancashire women going on hunger strike this weekend as part of a campaign to end levels of poverty that leave some families without enough to eat. Maria Gee has joined a nationwide protest which …

Far-right leader to start hunger strike in protest of his imprisonment

Ümit Özdağ, leader of Turkey’s far-right Victory Party, plans to begin a hunger strike after Eid al-Fitr, the three-day Muslim festival marking the end of Ramadan, in protest of his continued imprisonment, according to an opposition lawmaker who visited …

JMC-H councillor on hunger strike over delay in formation of panels

Bristol mums go on hunger strike to expose child poverty crisis

Bristol mums are putting food aside to put child hunger in the spotlight this Mother’s Day. As families across the UK prepare to celebrate, campaigners in Bristol will join a nationwide hunger strike to demand urgent government intervention to tackle food …

Dean Wickliffe, NZ’s Longest-Serving Prisoner, Granted Parole After Hunger Strike

Role Funding: 0000 New Zealand’s longest-serving prisoner, Dean Wickliffe, 77, will be released from prison after a parole hearing yestersday. Dean Wickliffe, 77, New Zealand’s longest-serving prisoner, will be released after a parole hearing yesterday. He …

Five Glasgow University students have been on hunger strike for a week as they warn ‘we will not stop’

FIVE students from Glasgow University have been going on hunger strike for the last week over the institute's ties with the arms industry. The group have taken the extreme action after demanding that it servers its connection with arms companies and …

Andhra Pradesh: Hindu women lead hunger strike against illegal encroachment by missionaries

A relentless protest has gripped Kurada village in Kakinada district’s Karapa Mandal, Andhra Pradesh where local Hindus have entered the fifth day of a relay hunger strike against the illegal encroachment of land and unauthorised construction of a church …

Dean Wickliffe released from prison, ends hunger strike

Dean Wickliffe, the 77-year-old Te Arawa kaumātua who accused the Corrections staff of assaulting him earlier this month, has ended his hunger strike and has been released from Spring Hill Correction Facility this afternoon. In a Facebook live on his …

Hunger striker Dean Wickliffe to be released from prison

Images of Dean Wickliffe released by Spring Hill Corrections. Photo: Supplied Hunger-striking inmate Dean Wickliffe will be released from prison after appearing before the Parole Board on Wednesday. The 77-year-old was taken to hospital on Monday after …

Prison hunger strike: Notorious criminal Dean Wickliffe released from prison immediately, ends 16-day hunger strike

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Tame Iti joins calls for release of hunger striker Dean Wickliffe

Tame Iti is a relative and also a friend of Dean Wickliffe. Photo: RNZ / Layla Bailey-McDowell Māori rights activist and close friend of Dean Wickliffe Tame Iti is calling for his immediate release following allegations of abuse by prison guards. …

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Easter and the summer holidays are fast approaching, and as the days get longer and the weather improves, it's time to start thinking about family holidays. In an era where travel can be both costly and time-consuming, staycations provide an accessible …

Panvel Villagers' Hunger Strike Enters 9th Day; Demand Action Against Illegal Soil Excavation

The hunger strike in Panvel city’s Panchayat Samiti compound has entered its ninth consecutive day, as villagers continue to demand strict legal action against those involved in illegal soil excavation. "The dispute revolves around government-owned …

ASHA worker on hunger strike hospitalised

Thiruvananthapuram: Amid the ongoing hunger strike, one of the Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers was rushed to the District General Hospital here after her health condition worsened. M Sobha, who had been on a hunger strike since March 21, …

UK mothers unite in nationwide hunger strikes - calling on caregivers to join the fight against child hunger

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com  and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Mothers Manifesto urges mothers, caregivers and allies to take action with a one-day hunger strike on Mother’s Day weekend This Mother’s Day, mothers across the UK …

Poems for Praise, Comfort, and Joy - A Soul-Stirring Collection by Ronald Jirovec

A poetic journey of faith, resilience, and divine inspiration. GREENVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kravitz and Sons are proud to present Poems for Praise, Comfort, and Joy, a moving and deeply personal collection …

The Legacy Ball of Harlem: A Centennial Celebration of Culture, Fashion, and History

To celebration the 100th anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance, Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel and Myrdith Leon-McCormack, present the Legacy Ball of Harlem. HARLEM, NY, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In celebration of …

Federal court rules Black police officer's racial discrimination & hostile work environment claims may proceed to trial

Federal court denies County's motion for summary judgment, allowing Black officer's discrimination & hostile work environment claims to proceed to trial. GREENBELT, MD, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a …

Child Custody and Visitation Cases Dominate LegalMatch.com Submissions in Q1 2025

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the first quarter of 2025 nears an end, LegalMatch.com has reviewed data that reflects, as predicted, that the child custody and visitation category has had the most case …

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President and CEO Joins 100 Women in Finance for Economic Outlook Discussion in Boston

First joint event between 100 Women in Finance, Wellington Management, and IWIN, underscoring a shared mission BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 100 Women in Finance, in collaboration with Wellington Management and …

Documentary Investigating the Horrific October 7th Massacre in Israel Added to Beverly Hills Film Festival

Produced by One Free World International, "Dying to Live" will be screened at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on April 3rd. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One Free World International …

At UN, CSI calls for land rights of indigenous peoples of West Papua to be protected

Christian Solidarity International's statement against expanded land exploitation and military occupation provokes reaction from government of Indonesia GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The indigenous peoples of West …

FACT SHEET: Addressing Sexual Violence in South Sudan

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) aims to prevent, reduce, and respond to sexual violence through direct action. We do this by providing holistic and multidisciplinary care for victims/survivors, raising awareness among communities to …

Florida’s Children First Honored Children’s Harbor CEO, Tiffani Dhooge, for Broward’s Outstanding Advocates for Children

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Thursday, March 13, Florida’s Children First honored Children's Harbor's President and CEO, Tiffani Dhooge, with the 2025 Outstanding Advocates Award for Children …

Partnering for Protection: Safe Surfin' Foundation & Governor Seek to Enhance Internet Safety Education in Virginia

Safe Surfin' Foundation Leadership Meets with Virginia Legislators to Discuss Internet Education to Combat Cyberbullying, Online Abuse and Sextortion FLOYD, VA, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On March 26, Safe Surfin’ …

Urgent Appeal to Trump Administration: Extend TPS & Humanitarian Protections for Immigrants

NORTH MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Daphne Campbell, RN, BSN, Florida Community Advocate and Former Florida State Senator, urgently calls on the Trump administration to reconsider its decision to terminate the Temporary …

Turning Lost Devices into Lifelines: YMCA Partners with 911 Cell Phone Bank to Fight Human Trafficking

YMCA Partners with 911 Cell Phone Bank to Fight Human Trafficking HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Maria met Jake online. He was charming, attentive, and seemed to understand her struggles. At first, everything …

Latino Commission on AIDS to Present its 2025 Esperanza (Hope) Award to Dr. Laura W. Cheever

Award to be Presented at Annual Cielo Gala – June 6, 2025, NYC NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Former Associate Administrator of the HIV/AIDS Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), …

Ferryman Collective Brings Award-Winning Immersive Show 'Uncanny Alley: A New Day' to NewImages Festival

An intimate Virtual Reality experience featuring live theatrical performances from award-winning VR companies: Ferryman Collective & Virtual Worlds Company LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ferryman …

AMCD Condemns the Massacres of innocent Alawite civilians and other Minorities in Syria

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Mideast Coalition for Democracy unequivocally condemns the massacres against Alawites, Christians, and other innocent civilians in Syria. The massacres against …

Announcing the Winner of Our 2024 First Generation Scholarship: Coral Almazan

We are thrilled to announce the winner of our 2024 First Generation Scholarship to support hardworking, determined first-generation college students. OAK BROOK, IL, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- We are excited to announce …

CACFP Week Proclaimed in Eleven States and Recognized in Congress

ROUND ROCK, TX, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National CACFP Week, an annual education and information campaign sponsored by the National CACFP Association, is observed every year during the third week of March. From March 16-22, …

Global Release of NEVER A VICTIM – The Ultimate Guide to Women’s Safety

NEVER A VICTIM by Robert Kaiser empowers women worldwide with real-world safety strategies and survivor-led guidance. Now available at womens-safety.com. WETHERBY, WEST YORKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, March 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Women …

English-born, Australian Author’s Novel ‘Outback Odyssey’ Sparks Inspiration for a New National Flag

The novel raises questions about who we are as a nation and how we choose to represent our shared history perhaps it’s time for a flag that tells the full story LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaimed …

2nd Annual Girls INpowerment Conference Tackles Mental Health, Social Media Pressures, & Bullying

Compass Rose is hosting Girls INpowerment Conference on May 14 at DSST Green Valley Ranch Middle School to help give girls tools to cope with current challenges DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Free Event for …