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Well, im now inside the bbcs fi fig a g l g ftgfe fi is e ififieffi eifjfiffi . § . §1 and as always to bring you this edition of global questions our two panelists, and our audience members join us via video link. Let me tell you who is in the hot seat this week. James graham is an acclaimed british dramatist and playwright. Political discourse has been central to his work since his first big success in 2012 with this house which was a critical insight into the workings of british pol...

In the us for the long run. A scientist advising the uk has warned the country was near the limit of opening up and suggested pubs may have to close so that schools can reopen next month to avoid a surge in coronavirus cases. Several european governments have expressed concern about the resurgence of coronavirus cases in a number of countries, including belgium and france, where numbers appear to be heading upwards. Spain in particular is struggling with a surge of new infections that has sparke...

Given that South Africa is in a deep socioeconomic crisis, the government might do well to apply its mind to a vision of constructive engagement with the civil society sector. There are innumerable possibilities for such cooperation, most urgently in health, education and poverty relief includi...

Over 200 social impact leaders gathered to hear the 2023 Solver teams pitch their solutions to address global issues at the Solve Challenge Finals, hosted by MIT Solve.

 

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NAIROBI, Jul 18 (IPS) - As human rights increasingly deteriorate, rights defenders are being violently suppressed. Abducted, detained, tortured, and humiliated, many now live one day at a time. They have been told, in no uncertain times, that anything could happen. They are now asking the global community to stand as a witness.

Like Nelson Mandela was, hundreds of human rights defenders around the world are in prison for their human rights activities, says David Kode from CIVICUS.

'More than ever before the relevance of civil society and community mobilisation and action is so apparent'

Lysa John, Secretary-General of CIVICUS - World Alliance for Citizen Participation, spoke at an CISU-event on May 10 2022 in Demokrati Garage. Among others,...