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The latest escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict brought important shifts in the status quo, underscoring the necessity of a political settlement. A peace based on equal respect for both peoples’ rights will take time, however. Steps to lower the temperature are urgent in the interim.

Preparing for future pandemics Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock gave the virtual opening speech for the Pandemic Preparedness Partnership Conference. From: Thank you Sir Patrick – and good morning everyone. I think this is an incredibly important meeting and an incredibly important process and I’m very grateful to everyone for their time. It was Melinda Gates – who will close this conference tomorrow – who once said: Goals are only wishes, unless you have a...

Support Us Unfortunately, the world is not a very peaceful or safe place for many individuals. From conflict to abuse to exploitation, there is so much cruelty inflicted on both humans and animals. While this can get disheartening and difficult to hear about, petitions are a great way to use your voice for good. Just by signing one, you are a part of helping those who are not treated fairly. You can even share them with your friends and acquaintances to increase your impact. Through petitions, ...

3 Global Health Achievements to Celebrate as We Mark COVID-19s One-Year Anniversary The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us the world can accomplish a lot when countries work together. Why Global Citizens Should Care  As we mark the one-year anniversary of COVID-19 being declared a pandemic, it is clear that equitable access to the tools needed to bring an end to this public health crisis is more important than ever before. Take action to help end the pandemic here. In the year since the World Hea...

COVID-19 and Climate Change Right now, though Texas is not in lockdown, the Pandemic rages on. On the advice of my doctor, I am minimizing my local automobile travel. And I strongly suspect that I am not alone. Though the climate has benefitted greatly from the reduction in carbon emissions, climate change has not gone away. Based on an article from the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, I will look at the relationship between the virus and the climate. Climate and the Transmission of ...

Peru: Serious Police Abuses Against Protesters Format Ensure Accountability; Prevent Future Abuses (Lima) – The Peruvian National Police committed multiple abuses against mostly peaceful demonstrators protesting the ousting of then-President Martín Vizcarra in November 2020, Human Rights Watch said today. Peru’s interim President Francisco Sagasti, Congress, and the Police Command should adopt reforms to ensure that officers respect the right to peaceful assembly. Two protesters were kille...

When they come back to class on wednesday, it will not be class as usual. it will take time for the focus to be back on academics. superintendent telling me he wants to be as flexible and accommodating as possible to the individual needs of each student and teacher. that may mean counsellors in classrooms or service dogs. maybe perhaps stress reduck exercises like yoga if needed. jim, the healing process here continues. and we know it so long road ahead for this community. >> no question, thank ...