Interview with Donya Aziz, ex-parliamentary secretary for population KARACHI, Jan 31 2008 (IPS) – At 31, Dr Donya Aziz, was the youngest legislator to join the previous Pakistan Muslim League (Q) government. Busy running for the February elections, Aziz wants…
Ranjit Devraj NEW DELHI, Mar 30 2011 (IPS) – The Fukushima disaster has prompted calls to review legislation passed by the Indian parliament in August 2010 that capped compensation payable, in the event of a nuclear accident, at 320 million…
Jonathan Migneault and Berlinda Chochoe Nortey ACCRA, Feb 29 2012 (IPS) – When Jack Sabadgou left Ghana for Switzerland 10 years ago, he left his infant daughter behind to be raised by her mother. Now he wants his child back,…
James A. Paul, a writer and consultant, was Executive Director of Global Policy Forum (1993-2012), an NGO monitoring the work of the United Nations, and author of the book “Of Foxes and Chickens: Oligarchy & Global Power in the UN…
Immigrant Health Professionals have lots to offer Canadian society, but often face barriers. Toronto, Canada, Aug 27 2021 (IPS) – Albert Einstein said, “In the midst of every crisis lies great opportunity.” The year 2020 was a year of crisis…
Peter Kamalingin B.L. is the Pan Africa Program Director for Oxfam International Jennifer Cynthia Nyakonga, a 24-year-old teacher in Palabek Refugee Settlement, Uganda in class. Following closure of schools due to COVID-19, many of the girls have gotten pregnant and…