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Quote of the day by Kofi Annan: 'More countries have understood that women's equality is...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on societal growth, inclusivity, leadership and holistic vision

Quote of the day by Kofi Annan highlights the connection between women's equality and national development. The statement explains that societies grow when women receive equal opportunities in education, employment and leadership. It also shows why inclusion supports economic growth, reduces poverty and improves governance. The message remains relevant because…

The Economic Times

Ramos-Horta's guide to lasting peace

President Jose Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste had a myriad of views to express -- at times with light humour and sometimes dark satire -- over his 25 years of struggle for freedom and independence.

Bangkok Post

Raila Odinga obituary

Kenyan politician who contested the presidency five times and whose term as prime minister ushered in a period of calm and inclusivity

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Are Israel’s actions in Iran illegal? Could it be called self-defence? An international law expert explains

Israel’s major military operation against Iran has targeted its nuclear program, including its facilities and scientists, as well as its military leadership.

The Conversation

Indian, Hong Kong Satirists Win Press Cartoon Award

Indian cartoonist Rachita Taneja and Hong Kong's Zunzi were awarded the biennial Kofi Annan Courage in Cartooning Award on Friday, which is World Press Freedom Day.

International Business Times

Top 10 Inspirational Humanitarian Leaders Worldwide

Learn about the impactful lives of Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa, Mahatma Gandhi, Malala Yousafzai, and other influential figures in promoting peace and so...

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‘The climate is visiting a mental unravelling on all of us’: Charlie Hertzog Young on the dangers of activism – and staying sane on a dying planet

The teenage campaigner took politicians to task about the environment – but their apathy contributed to a devastating decline in his mental health. He talks about his recovery and the radical ideas we need to save the Earth

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Genocide fears in Darfur are attracting little attention − have nations abandoned their responsibility to protect civilians?

Mass atrocities are once again plaguing the people of Darfur, Sudan, with talk of a genocide taking place.

The Conversation

Age apparently gives you wisdom, so why doesn’t Joe Biden know when to quit?

Power is addictive, but standing down from politics aged 62 was the smartest decision I ever made, says former Labour minister Chris Mullin

The Guardian - UK

Alice Palmer, state senator who mentored Barack Obama, dies at 83

Mrs. Palmer was an activist who organized Chicago’s Anti-Apartheid movement and held the first fundraiser for Harold Washington’s first campaign for mayor.

Chicago Sun-Times

Child-Refugee-Turned Artist Showcases War Traumas in Exhibition

Petrit Halilaj, 36, knows war very well because he lived it as a child refugee in Kosovo. The visual artist showcases his experience with drawings that art lovers can currently explore at an exhibition in Paris. Halilaj was thirteen when he became a refugee due to the armed conflict between…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Kofi Annan's lessons in global leadership

The world is facing a set of acute crises without recent parallel: a war in Europe that could escalate into a nuclear conflict, skyrocketing food prices that are hitting the poor the hardest, the Covid-19 pandemic and the climate emergency. We need principled statesmen and women to forge bold, morally…

Bangkok Post

Mwai Kibaki obituary

Third president of Kenya who helped modernise the economic and political landscape of his country

The Guardian - UK

Peace in Ukraine: How U.S. can help

There's now a high risk the Ukraine conflict could drag on for many years. But it's not too late to change that

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