Omaima Hoshan, the Syrian refugee fighting against child marriage
A young Syrian rufugee is campaigning against child marriage, encouraging other girls to fight the practice. Here’s her story.
Syria, meet the man who looks after the cats of war-torn Aleppo
Mohammad Alaa Jaleel si prende cura di un centinaio di gatti rimasti senza padrone a causa della guerra civile che ha costretto i proprietari a lasciare la Siria.
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.
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.
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
A study by India-based organisations finds gross violations of sustainability standards in Indian tea plantations, especially with respects to labour rights.
Balinese massage, the technique and benefits of a relaxing treatment
The Balinese massage is the perfect treatment to regain harmony between body and mind. Let’s discover the technique, its benefits and characteristics.
Malnutrition in India, why it continues to be a threat 70 years after independence
Even though it’s the fastest growing economy in the world, malnutrition in India still kills millions each year. This issue became even more stark when 19 tribal children died in a single village.
US sanctions on Myanmar to be lifted, Obama tells Aung San Suu Kyi
Obama vowed to lift US sanctions on Myanmar during a meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi. Critics say this will help businesses but not those suffering human rights violations.
Angelina Jolie visits refugees in Jordan, urging the world to do more for them
L’attrice americana Angelina Jolie, inviata speciale dell’Unhcr, ha visitato il campo profughi di Azraq, in Giordania, dove vivono 60mila rifugiati siriani.