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Published on 15:47 GMT

Despite our universities and hospitals lying in ruins, my generation will rebuild Gaza

Since kindergarten, I’ve long dreamed of becoming a doctor. Every step I’ve taken—countless nights spent studying, many skills cultivated, every obstacle overcome—has been guided by this ambition. My parents, retired UNRWA teachers, and my instructors …

Source: Mondoweiss - Left-wing
Published on Jan 19, 2025

Biden's Iran strategy: Diplomatic struggles, sanctions, regional changes

Upon taking office in January 2021, President Joe Biden promised to reset U.S. foreign policy. As his administration reached its end, its performance on numerous fronts was scrutinized, including its handling of Iran and broader Middle Eastern affairs. …

Source: Daily Sabah - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jan 19, 2025

Gaza ceasefire sets in motion release of 3 Israeli hostages

A ceasefire in the Gaza Strip took effect on Sunday as Hamas released the first three female hostages it held for 15 months of the devastating war. The ceasefire went into force at 11:15 a.m. local time after an almost three-hour delay. It was brokered by …

Source: Christian Science Monitor - Neutral
Published on Jan 19, 2025

States must face up to illegal Israeli occupation of Palestine

As for legal rights, states and the EU are entitled to publicly characterise the existence of Israel’s presence in the occupied Palestinian territory as illegal, and publicly criticise it as such, writes Ralph Wilde. [GETTY] Six months ago today, on 19 …

Source: The New Arab - Center-left
Published on Jan 19, 2025

Update: Israel frees 90 Palestinian prisoners, detainees

RAMALLAH, West Bank — Israel freed 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees early on Monday, hours after three Israeli hostages released from Hamas captivity in Gaza returned to Israel. Displaced Palestinians wave the Palestinian flag as they return to Rafah …

Source: Fredericksburg Free Lance Star - Virginia - Neutral
Published on Jan 19, 2025

Palestinians await release of 90 prisoners as Israel restricts celebrations

Palestinians are eagerly awaiting the release of 90 prisoners from Israeli jails following Hamas’ handover of three Israeli female captives in Gaza. The list of Palestinians to be freed includes women and children who have been held in Ofer prison, …

Source: Middle East Eye - Uncategorized
Published on Jan 19, 2025

OECD unveils Arabic version of multinational enterprise guidelines for responsible business conduct

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has launched the Arabic version of its guidelines for responsible business conduct for multinational enterprises at an event hosted by Egypt’s General Authority for Investment and Free Zones …

Source: Daily News Egypt - Pro-Government
Published on Jan 19, 2025

Israel says 3 hostages transferred to Red Cross

Skip next section Israeli military says three hostages handed over 01/19/2025January 19, 2025Israeli military says three hostages handed over The first three Israeli hostages were handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross as part …

Source: Deutsche Welle - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jan 19, 2025

How 'blood money' could save an Indian nurse convicted of murder in Yemen

On the last day of 2024, a curious news story began circulating in the Indian media. A nurse from Kerala, a region know for its luscious beaches and tranquil backwaters, had been convicted of murder in Yemen and was set to be executed within a month. …

Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Neutral
Published on 15:47 GMT

Unknown heroes: Memories of a Gaza first responder

Editor’s Note: This reflection was written before the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza on January 15, 2025. I was born and raised in Gaza City in the neighborhood of al-Shuja’iyya, where I learned from a young age to serve my community. I would …

Source: Mondoweiss - Left-wing
Published on 17:25 GMT

Pope Francis defends same-sex blessings and LGBTQ+ inclusion in new memoir

Pope Francis has criticised the “hypocrisy” surrounding his decision to bless same-sex couples and labelled actions by Israel as “terrorism” in Hope: The Memoir, the first-ever memoir by a sitting pope. Initially intended for posthumous release, Francis …

Source: GCN - Label Pending
Published on Jan 19, 2025

Abd al-Hadi al-Iraqi's Family Requests His Release from Guantanamo Bay

The family of Abd al-Hadi al-Iraqi, a Guantanamo Bay detainee, is urging the US government not to transfer him to Iraq. Family members of Abd al-Hadi al-Iraqi, who are currently in Kabul, state that he is in critical health condition, and for this reason, …

Source: TOLONews - Neutral
Published on Jan 19, 2025

Israel-Hamas ceasefire takes effect in Gaza, halting 15 months of war

After more than 15 months of war between Israel and Hamas, there is a ceasefire that could bring the fighting to an end. A ceasefire agreement took effect at 11:15 a.m. local time on Sunday, Jan. 19. It follows an agreement last week on a multi-phase deal …

Source: Straight Arrow News - Neutral
Published on Jan 19, 2025

Despite truce, Israel has damaged or destroyed hundreds of buildings in Lebanon

Breadcrumb Trail Links World Author of the article: Washington Post Abbie Cheeseman, Meg Kelly, The Washington Post Published Jan 19, 2025 • 11 minute read This picture taken from Sderot shows smoke rising above the damaged and destroyed buildings in the …

Source: Edmonton Sun - Label Pending
Published on Jan 19, 2025

Israel releases 90 imprisoned Palestinians hours after Hamas freed 3 hostages

The first three hostages were released from Gaza, and the first Palestinian prisoners were freed from Israeli custody, as a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold following 15 months of war, with mixed emotions and more difficult steps ahead …

Source: CBC/Radio-Canada - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jan 19, 2025

Hamas hands over three Israeli women hostages as Gaza truce begins

The Israeli military said the Red Cross had confirmed the handover of three hostages on Sunday as part of a ceasefire deal with Hamas. “The Red Cross has communicated that the three Israeli hostages were transferred to them and are on their way toward IDF …

Source: Firstpost - Center-right
Published on Jan 19, 2025

NHRC Chairperson lauds Spain's role for human rights protection

NHRC Chairperson H E Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah meeting Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain, H E Jose Manuel Albares in Madrid. Madrid: Chairperson of National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) H E Maryam bint Abdullah Al …

Source: The Peninsula - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jan 18, 2025

Deputy Minister of Justice, Human Rights & Ministry employees visit Great Mosque in Sana'a

Deputy Minister of Justice, Human Rights & Ministry employees visit Great Mosque in Sana'a [Sat, 18 Jan 2025 23:01:06 +0300] Sana'a - Saba: Deputy Minister of Justice and Human Rights Judge Ibrahim al-Shami and several officials and employees …

Source: Yemen News Agency SABA - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jan 18, 2025

British businessman detained in UAE calls for UK government protection, says guards forced him to sign human rights ...

A British businessman detained in Dubai has revealed that Emirati prison authorities attempted to force him to sign a document claiming that his human rights are being upheld, urging the UK’s Foreign Office to grant him protection. 70-year-old Ryan …

Source: Middle East Monitor - Uncategorized

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Published on January 20, 2025 - 16:46 GMT

Weaving memory: Art as a spiritual bridge between families and their missing loved ones

Arlet Miranda, president of the Guatemalan Association of Relatives of Missing Migrants (AFAMIDEG), shared the story of the tireless search for her brother Jaime Jernot Miranda Orozco, led by her mother, Miriam Orozco. Jaime, a bright young man who loved …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on January 20, 2025 - 08:21 GMT

Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC helps facilitate release of 3 hostages and 90 detainees, bringing hope and ...

“We are relieved that those released can be reunited with their loved ones,” said ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric. “Ensuring their safe return and providing the necessary care at this critical moment is a great responsibility. This operation is a powerful …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on January 20, 2025 - 01:00 GMT

Oxfam reaction to Bloomberg investigation into patients detained and denied care at hospitals funded by the World Bank

In response to the publication today of Bloomberg’s investigation into human rights abuses alleged to have been committed in private hospitals funded by the World Bank Group’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) and development finance institutions ( …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on January 20, 2025 - 05:53 GMT

Billionaire wealth surges by $2 trillion in 2024, three times faster than the year before, while the number of people ...

Oxfam predicts there will be at least five trillionaires a decade from now. 204 new billionaires were minted in 2024, nearly four every week. Sixty percent of billionaire wealth is now derived from inheritance, monopoly power or crony connections, as …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on January 20, 2025 - 01:00 GMT

Billionaire wealth in the EU surges by nearly €400 million per day in 2024, with a new billionaire nearly every week

74% of billionaire wealth in the EU is derived from inheritance, monopoly power or crony connections. Richest 1% in 12 EU countries extracted €84.4 billion from the Global South in 2023. Oxfam predicts there will be at least 5 trillionaires worldwide a …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on January 16, 2025 - 21:08 GMT

EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: Criticism over EU transfer of € 1 billion to Egypt for ‘credible steps’ on democracy and human ...

Critics have argued that EU aid to Egypt strengthens President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s authoritarian rule and enables the repression of refugees and dissidents. Libyan authorities have deported more than 600 people to Niger. NGOs and advocates in have …

Distribution channels: Politics
Published on January 17, 2025 - 16:57 GMT

South Sudan: ICRC's mobile surgical team in Renk treats more than 230 weapon-wounded patients in just one month

Since early December 2024, more than 120,000 people have fled the ongoing violence in Blue Nile, White Nile, and Sennar states in Sudan, to South Sudan. Dozens of them, wounded by the violence, required urgent medical care by ICRC doctors. “Our mobile …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on January 17, 2025 - 01:36 GMT

Siete años después: un recordatorio para garantizar el derecho de las familias a saber sobre sus seres queridos ...

Ciudad de México, 16 de enero de 2025. A siete años de la entrada en vigor de la Ley General en materia de Desaparición Forzada de Personas, Desaparición Cometida por Particulares y del Sistema Nacional de Búsqueda, el Comité Internacional de la Cruz Roja …

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Published on January 20, 2025 - 18:03 GMT

TravelingWiki Foundation Spends Third Year in a Row at YMCA of Des Moines MLK Prayer Breakfast to Support Iowa Resources

Engagement as part of TravelingWiki Foundation's Third Consecutive YMCA of Des Moines MLK Prayer Breakfast Incl. Community, Religious, Education & Other Leaders DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Distribution channels: Aviation & Aerospace Industry, Banking, Finance & Investment Industry ...
Published on January 20, 2025 - 17:33 GMT

Times of My Life Virtual Biographer Launches ‘Witness to History’ Story to Honor Martin Luther King, Jr.

Preserving the personal experiences of those who fought for equality, justice, and freedom during one of the most transformative periods in American history. LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In honor of …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Human Rights ...
Published on January 20, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

NYU Social Work Professor Pia Hargrove Receives President’s Volunteer Service Award

The non-profit founder of Creating Legacies is recognized by the Biden Administration for devoting thousands of hours to benefit the lives of others. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Licensed Master Social …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Education ...
Published on January 20, 2025 - 10:00 GMT

Monarch House Ltd, A Canadian Behavioural Health Network Announces The Opening Of Its 16th Clinic In Whitby, Ontario

Our team of behavior analysts, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and mental health professionals provide home and centre based services. WHITBY, ONTARIO, CANADA, January 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This new clinic …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Education ...
Published on January 20, 2025 - 16:46 GMT

Weaving memory: Art as a spiritual bridge between families and their missing loved ones

Arlet Miranda, president of the Guatemalan Association of Relatives of Missing Migrants (AFAMIDEG), shared the story of the tireless search for her brother Jaime Jernot Miranda Orozco, led by her mother, Miriam Orozco. Jaime, a bright young man who loved …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on January 19, 2025 - 23:17 GMT

Americans United Against Destructive Driving (AUADD) Celebrates 22 Years of Impactful Human Services Programs

AUADD, a 22 year old highway safety charity, is proud of their decades long dedication to human services, regardless of a person's circumstances. BURR RIDGE, IL, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Americans United Against …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Banking, Finance & Investment Industry ...
Published on January 19, 2025 - 23:06 GMT

Advocating for Native American Rights, A 50+ Year Journey Still Underway with John Echohawk

John Echohawk and the Native American Rights Fund successfully assert and defend the most important rights of Indians and tribes in hundreds of major cases. MONTEREY/SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Environment ...
Published on January 20, 2025 - 08:21 GMT

Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC helps facilitate release of 3 hostages and 90 detainees, bringing hope and ...

“We are relieved that those released can be reunited with their loved ones,” said ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric. “Ensuring their safe return and providing the necessary care at this critical moment is a great responsibility. This operation is a powerful …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on January 20, 2025 - 05:53 GMT

Billionaire wealth surges by $2 trillion in 2024, three times faster than the year before, while the number of people ...

Oxfam predicts there will be at least five trillionaires a decade from now. 204 new billionaires were minted in 2024, nearly four every week. Sixty percent of billionaire wealth is now derived from inheritance, monopoly power or crony connections, as …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on January 20, 2025 - 01:00 GMT

Oxfam reaction to Bloomberg investigation into patients detained and denied care at hospitals funded by the World Bank

In response to the publication today of Bloomberg’s investigation into human rights abuses alleged to have been committed in private hospitals funded by the World Bank Group’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) and development finance institutions ( …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on January 18, 2025 - 15:35 GMT

AMMWEC President Anila Ali Receives the Prestigious White Rose Society Award

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim and Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) is proud to announce that our co-founder and president, Anila Ali, has been honored with the …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, International Organizations ...
Published on January 17, 2025 - 21:42 GMT

Feeding Pets of the Homeless Provides Relief to Pet Owners Displaced by Los Angeles Fires

1,420 Pounds of Pet Food Shipped to Support Pets in Need CARSON CITY, NV, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the devastating fires in the Los Angeles area, Feeding Pets of the Homeless, a national nonprofit …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on January 17, 2025 - 21:07 GMT

Rapid Surplus Refund: How National Equity Agency is Redefining Fund Recovery

Every year, millions of dollars in surplus funds from foreclosures go unclaimed, often because homeowners and heirs are unaware of their right to reclaim them. WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Companies ...
Published on January 17, 2025 - 20:23 GMT

Historical Commission Recognizes Charles Paul Collins' Novel - The Remembering - "It is remarkable!"

"Thank you for writing this novel. I love the way you write "Milford - town" and I love Milford dearly." Anne Lamontagne MILFORD, MA, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Established in 1971, The Milford …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on January 17, 2025 - 20:01 GMT

Granddaughter and Bubbie (Grandmother) Publish Second Book for Young Readers About Upstanders During the Holocaust

The second book in the "Upstander Stories: Brave People Who Saved Jews During the Holocaust" series—"Golda, Stachek & the Helpers"— has been released. LIVINGSTON, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩…

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on January 17, 2025 - 18:36 GMT

The International Salute to the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The International Salute to the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Salute to the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., will celebrate …

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Published on January 17, 2025 - 02:13 GMT

Concerns Regarding Speculated Meeting Between Elon Musk and Former DRC President Joseph Kabila

Concern arises over a speculated meeting between Elon Musk and ex-DRC President Kabila, which could complicate the Trump administration's agenda WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Von Batten-Montague-York …

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Published on January 17, 2025 - 00:10 GMT

National Mental Health Alliance Day- Honolulu, Hawaii

HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Join us in Honolulu Hawaii at the National Mental Health Alliance Day as we provide presentations on the following topics: Mental Health, Addiction, Fentanyl, and Human …

Distribution channels: Education, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...
Published on January 16, 2025 - 18:37 GMT

AMCD supports America First policies toward the Islamic regime in Iran

The President should appoint a Special Envoy to the People of Iran WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Mideast Coalition for Democracy believes the greatest overseas threat President Trump will face …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, Law ...
Published on January 16, 2025 - 17:36 GMT

P.E.A.C.E. Calls for Clemency Review for Leonard Peltier to Address Concerns About Elderly Incarcerated Individuals

Advocates Address Clemency for Leonard Peltier, Focusing on Challenges Faced by Elderly Prisoners SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- P.E.A.C.E. (Parole Elder Abuse Concerns Everyone) is reaching out to U.S. …

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