Diversity vs. Fairness
When the Supreme Court upheld affirmative action in the 1970s, it helped lay the groundwork for the program’s demise.
Day: February 15, 2023
Inside the Basement Where an Entire Ukrainian Village Spent a Harrowing Month in Captivity
In this place where Russian troops held everyone in Yahidne—more than 350 people—captive, a list of the dead still remains etched on a wall.
In China, a Web of Actors Weave Foreign Policy
Carlo J.V. Caro, The Diplomat Beijing is often framed as a unitary actor, but the reality is that many actors influence policy decisions.
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Antivirus vs Antimalware: Which One Should You Choose?
There is a vast array of antivirus and antimalware programs available, so it can be difficult to determine which one is best for your needs. Both will help you keep your computer and data safe, but they are different solutions to different problems. An…
Exhibition showcases millets as ‘smart food’, rich in heritage and full of potential
A new exhibition highlighting the crucial role millets play in boosting global food and nutrition security, adapting to agrarian risks posed by climate change, and contributing to progress on the sustainable development goals (SDGs) agenda, opened on T…
UN mission signs new plan for election security in Central African Republic
A newly signed plan for election security represents a “major development” for peaceful, inclusive elections in the Central African Republic (CAR), a spokesperson for the UN mission in the country said on Wednesday.Read the full story, “UN mission sign…
Syrian women hope earthquake tragedy opens up possibility for peace
Critical maternal health services and other programmes for women and girls in north and northwest Syria “have had to scale up massively” following the deadly earthquake last week, a senior official with the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) has said. Read the…
Outbreaks underline critical need to ramp up health systems: Tedros
Current disease outbreaks highlight the urgent need for every country to ramp up its care systems, the World Health Organization (WHO) chief told journalists on Wednesday.Read the full story, “Outbreaks underline critical need to ramp up health systems…
UN rights expert calls on Bangladesh to draft anti-discrimination leprosy laws
An independent UN human rights expert on Wednesday called on Bangladesh to draft laws to better protect those affected by leprosy.Read the full story, “UN rights expert calls on Bangladesh to draft anti-discrimination leprosy laws”, on globalissues.org…
Ukraine: UN appeals for $5.6 billion to help millions affected by relentless conflict
Almost a year since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, the UN appealed on Wednesday for $5.6 billion to help millions of people affected inside the war-torn country and beyond. Read the full story, “Ukraine: UN appeals for $5.6 billion to help…