Category: VOICES
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Cuba: Protesters Detail Abuses in Prison
Protesters detained for participating in the peaceful July 2021 protests in Cuba have been subject…
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2 years of war in Sudan – Peace Direct
Over 12 million people have been forcibly displaced in Sudan – making it the world’s…
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How to plan the perfect summer break: balance connection, adventure, and true rest
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Summer is prime time for pressing pause. Between sunny…
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Creating – not just awaiting – the future. What to expect in the new issue of Positive News magazine
“Every crisis,” writes US author and activist Rebecca Solnit in her latest essay collection, “is…
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Yemen deserves hope and dignity, Security Council hears
For over a decade, Yemen has endured conflict between Houthi rebels and government forces. Millions…
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World leaders must act to end Israel’s unlawful presence in Palestine
This joint statement calls upon global leaders to uphold their legal and moral responsibilities in…
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How to cope with collective grief when tragedy strikes close to home
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The heartbreaking flash floods that recently swept through Texas…
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Spore and peace: fungi power a quiet revolution in nappy waste
Plastic-munching fungi could prove a powerful new ally in tackling one of parenting’s muckiest problems:…
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UN calls on Taliban to end repressive policies
Adopted with 116 votes in favour, 12 abstentions and 2 against (Israel and United States),…
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Sudanese peacebuilders share their calls for peace – Peace Direct
Challenges faced by civil society in Sudan Our local partners in Sudan have shared how…