Who is Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Save The Children’s new CEO

Who is Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Save The Children’s new CEO

Helle Thorning-Schmidt is the new Chief Executive Officer of Save the Children International. The former Danish Prime Minister will lead the biggest international umbrella organisation working to protect children in 120 countries worldwide as of 4 April.   Political career Thorning-Schmidt grew up in Copenhagen and started her career in the European Parliament as Member

What 1% privilege looks like in a time of unrestrained global inequality

What 1% privilege looks like in a time of unrestrained global inequality

The wealthiest 1% of people hold more riches than the rest of the world combined, according to a report released by aid and development NGO Oxfam. The announcement comes ahead of the 46th annual World Economic Forum, which will take place in Davos, Switzerland, between 20-23 January, bringing together top business and political leaders to

Turkey, 12 academics arrested for urging peace with the Kurds

Turkey, 12 academics arrested for urging peace with the Kurds

They’re guilty of signing a declaration to denounce and ask to stop the violence perpetrated by the Turkish army against the leaders of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party – PKK. It’s a declaration urging a peaceful solution to the almost centuries-old conflict in the south-east between Turkey and the PKK, which is considered to be a terrorist