Interview with Professor Jody Williams, Nobel Peace Prize
WEBMar 30, 2021 · About the Faces of Democracy and Faces of Peace initiatives: With almost 100 prominent figures from politics, business, the media and society – including the former President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Norway Erna Solberg, the President of the Republic of Estonia Kersti …
The Problem of Nazism in Ukraine - Pressenza
WEBOct 11, 2023 · By triggering a civil war in 2014 and placing Ukraine at the disposal of NATO, it inflicted on the Ukrainian people a devastating conflict, fueled by the United States and by the NATO alliance. The Ukrainian people voted for peace and reconciliation, but the authorities in Kyiv and Washington decided otherwise.
Pressenza Renews Itself: a New Design for Better Communication
WEBJul 16, 2021 · From Friday to Saturday we will be launching the new Pressenza website. Journalism for peace and non-violence is renewing its website with a new design, reordering the sections and giving more prominence to opinion, interviews and analysis, as well as video communication. After several months of voluntary work, our international …
Roots of Filipino Humanism (1)”Kapwa” - Pressenza
WEBJul 24, 2018 · Kaakbay means to support. The root word “akbay” conjures images of lifting up, shoulder on shoulder. Kaibigan means friend; the root word is “ibig” which means to love. Kasama means someone I am with, the root word “sama” means “to be with or be together with.”. Kaanak means one’s kin; root word being “anak” which means ...
Bangladesh, a country of all religious groups
WEBOct 24, 2021 · Bangladesh as a secular country always tries to ensure the rights of all ethnic and religious groups and Bengali culture is synonymous with inter-communal harmonies. It is one of the countries in the world where Muslims, Hindus, Christians, Buddhists, various ethnic tribes are trying its best to live together with eternal peace.
Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP): Forging
WEB20.07.21 - Kester Kenn Klomegah. The Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP) established with the fundamental objectives to promote sustainable development, scale-up social standards and preserve the unique language culture among the Portuguese-speaking countries. The CPLP’s nine member states are Angola, Brazil, Cabo Verde, …
Keeping the cultural heritage of Northern Kankanaey traditional …
WEBApr 4, 2021 · Rootedness in one’s cultural heritage adds up to one’s sense of self-worth, identity, dignity, and healing. During this extended Covid19 pandemic lockdown, I had the chance to document the intricate processes of “diwin” or traditional pottery-making among the Kankanaey tribe, a group belonging to the Bila Pottery Industry Association ...
Love For Living Animals: Barbary Lions Only in Captivity? - Pressenza
WEBJul 11, 2021 · The Czech Dvur Kralove park zoo, which is part of the pan-European endangered species program, announced the birth of three Barbary Lion cubs in 2020. In 2019 two Barbary lion cubs were born in the same zoo. The global population of Barbary Lions in captivity falls between 90-100 purebred Barbary Lions.
Tony Henderson: A legend departs - Pressenza
WEBAug 15, 2016 · Pressenza is devastated to learn of the passing away of our Asia-Pacific Editor, Tony Henderson, on Sunday the 14 th of August, in the arms of his wife Mila, at the age of 74. Tony, originally from England’s North East region of Tyneside never lost his accent despite spending the majority of his life in the Far East.
Nava J. Thakuria - Pressenza
WEB05.09.24 Nava J. Thakuria. Geneva: Pakistan has slowly turned into a graveyard of working journalists as the South Asian nation loses another journalist, the tenth victim this year to date, to assailants. Local media reports confirm …