Ten (developing) countries host more than half the world’s refugees
I governi dei paesi ricchi sono totalmente assenti di fronte al dramma dei rifugiati. I più generosi sono quelli in via di sviluppo. La denuncia di Amnesty International.
The right to bear arms, what it is and what it means for gun control in the United States
After the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition, the American Constitution grants its citizens the right to bear arms with the Second Amendment. There have been many interpretations of the 27 words of the Amendment, which descends directly from 1689 English Bill of Rights. Guns have since then been at the heart of the United States’
Poland, thousands of women are protesting against a proposed abortion ban
Una legge voluta dai cattolici vuole cancellare il diritto di aborto in Polonia, ma le donne sono scese in piazza a migliaia per protestare.
Environmental destruction is now a crime against humanity
Il land grabbing, la deforestazione e altri crimini ambientali sono entrati a far parte della lista dei reati classificati come crimini contro l’umanità, secondo la Corte penale internazionale.
Venice, locals are fed up with cruise ships destroying the city’s lagoon
Più di duemila persone si sono radunate in laguna di Venezia contro il passaggio delle navi da crociera da decine di migliaia di tonnellate: un danno per la città, l’ambiente e la sicurezza.
Letter to the youth of Planet Earth
Jane Goodall ha scritto una lettera sul futuro della Terra, per le giovani generazioni. L’occasione è stata il Festival delle lettere di Milano di cui il Jane Goodall institute Italie è charity partner.
Shimon Peres, the former Israeli President, dies aged 93
L’ex primo ministro e presidente della Repubblica di Israele è morto a 93 anni. Chi era davvero uno dei più importanti politici della storia del paese.
India, tea plantations with sustainable certifications violate labour rights
Tea production in India, second only to China’s in the world, provides employment to more than 3.5 million workers and accounts for more than 31 per cent of the global market. Working conditions on tea plantations have historically been degrading and dangerous (as exemplified in the 2015 BBC documentary, The Real Cost of A Cuppa). In response to
Festival of Letters, to celebrate the immortal charm of writing them
From 11 to 19 October the Festival of Letters in Milan will celebrate a romantic and ancient, yet modern act: writing letters. An unmissable event for those who love writing and consider it a form of art.
Tenzin Khenrab Rinpoche. Saving our planet is our main responsibility
The first time we had the pleasure to interview you, in 2010, you had just arrived in Milan. What has changed for you over 6 years and what do you think about Italy? The personal change I experienced over the past 6 years is linked to the growth of the Ghe Pel Ling Institute, where I