International

Nearly a century ago, Indian soil echoed ‘Simon Go Back’ to protest the Simon Commission in 1928 as the British government appointed the commission to review the Government of India Act 1919 and propose constitutional reforms and it consisted entirely… Jag Mohan Thaken

An international workshop titled ‘Reporting on Non-Violence Approach’, jointly organized by the international press agency Pressenza and Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU), was held on April 18. This reporting workshop was conducted virtually from Chile, Argentina, Italy, and the United Kingdom.… Pressenza IPA

The Time to Push the Canadians Candidates for a more Equitable Economy Is Now! This election, 50+ leading feminist organizations have launched Demand Better, a national non-partisan campaign calling on Canadians to push politicians to prioritize the needs of everyday… Rédaction Montréal

Lately, in Europe and elsewhere, there has been a lot of controversy surrounding the so-called NGOs—Non-Governmental Organisations. Russia, Georgia, Slovakia, Serbia, and Hungary have all adopted laws aimed at increasing control over foreign NGOs operating within their borders. These new… Pressenza New York

Fatou Tamba has lived in the UK 18 years and in Liverpool for around eight years. She is set to be deported in a matter of days to The Gambia, a country where her friends and family believe she will… Pressenza London

Environmental and science groups are suing the Trump administration for removing public information concerning climate and the environment from federal agency websites. The Sierra Club, the Environmental Integrity Project, California Communities Against Toxics and Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) filed a complaint on Monday… EcoWatch

Our friend Carlo Volpi sent us this proposal, which he is sending to all pacifist and nonviolent organizations in an attempt to reach the whole of Europe. Pressenza is publishing it and gladly supports it. Subject: Contemporary events in European… Redazione Italia

International law and human rights in the Americas: the perspective of lawyer Viviana Krsticevic, who will receive the ‘Prominent Woman in International Law’ award from the American Society of International Law on April 18. The “Prominent Woman in International Law”… Redazione Italia

16 April 2025, Quezon City.  The City Government of Antipolo and the EcoWaste Coalition both pitched for environmental stewardship and respect as millions are again expected to take part in the Alay Lakad to the pilgrimage city this Maundy Thursday.… EcoWaste Coalition

In a recent article before Trump’s tariff announcement, I mentioned the growing movement to boycott Made in USA because of its continuing to abet Genocide in Gaza. By Karl Sanchez That has now spread even farther in defiance of the… Transnational Foundation for Peace and Future Research

“তোমাকে ছাড়া আমরা ভালো আছি আপা- Shuvo Noboborsho Apa”  Report & Photo Credit By: Ahadul Karim Khan Edited By: Mohammad Nazrul Islam. April 14, 2025. People from all ages and walks of life are celebrating Pahela Baishakh with great enthusiasm in… Mohammad Nazrul Islam

The Qambarani family is among the countless victims of enforced disappearances in Balochistan, a land plagued by decades of Pakistani military oppression. Dozens of Qambarani intellectuals, poets, activists and students have been abducted by Pakistani forces. Some have returned. Some… Islam Murad Baloch

15 April 2025, Quezon City.  Anticipating the influx of Lenten visitors, the local government of the City of San Jose Del Monte (CSJDM) and the environmental watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition jointly asked the faithful not to leave any trail of… EcoWaste Coalition

Report & Photo Credit By: Ahadul Karim Khan Edited By: Mohammad Nazrul Islam As the month of Chaitra, the last in the Bangla year draws to an end, the Hindu community comes together in a festival dedicated to the worship… Mohammad Nazrul Islam

On Monday evening, April 14, Jewish Voice for Peace–NYC (JVP-NYC) held a Liberation Seder outside ICE headquarters at Foley Square. The action, co-sponsored by IfNotNow, Jews For Racial and Economic Justice (JFREJ), Rabbis for Ceasefire, and Shoresh, brought together hundreds… Pressenza New York

The Trump administration is ending funding for the United States Global Change Research Program (USGCRP), which produces the National Climate Assessment — the most comprehensive climate report by the federal government. The assessment — established by Congress in 1990 and released every four years… EcoWatch

Regarding the devastating earthquake that occurred in Myanmar on 28 March, a specialized rescue and medical support team from the Armed Forces under the supervision of the chief adviser has been operating in Naypyidaw since 1 April, providing crucial relief… Pressenza New York

After the interview a few days ago with the Israeli pacifist Maoz Inon, we continue in our ‘behind the scenes’ reporting leading to the It’s Now Event in Jerusalem (May 8th – 9th) which promises to be the biggest Peace Assembly ever attempted in… Daniela Bezzi

New York City’s mandatory composting went into effect at the start of this month, and the city has already issued hundreds of tickets. According to the New York City Department of Sanitation, curbside composting is now available city-wide, and all residents are expected… EcoWatch

Guwahati: On the eve of the Bangladeshi New Year, the interim government chief Professor Muhammad Yunus called upon the people of the South Asian nation to work together in creating a discrimination-free Bangladesh, where every citizen is happy, peaceful, and… Nava J. Thakuria

Guwahati: Leaving aside the lethargy, usually observed in India while proceeding against the killing of media persons, the respective police authorities have taken prompt actions to unearth the mystery of journo-murders in three locations under the Andaman and Nicobar Islands,… Nava J. Thakuria

Este domingo 13 de abril, el resultado de la 2da vuelta de las elecciones presidenciales en Ecuador ha generado inquietud por el destino del país para los siguientes 4 años. Partidarios de Luisa González y de Daniel Noboa fueron las… Walker Vizcarra

Pakistan might be handing the US a poisoned chalice. The US sent one of its top diplomats for South Asia to attend the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum in Islamabad last week, during which time he conveyed the Trump Administration’s interest in critical… Andrew Korybko

On April 13, 2025, at 11:30 a.m., Place du Luxembourg in Brussels will host a significant demonstration supporting Serbian students cycling from Novi Sad to Strasbourg. This event, part of the “Tura do Strazbura” (Tour to Strasbourg), aims to draw… Anna Lodeserto

The traditional month-long book fair ended last February. The book fair commemorates the fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives on 21 February 1952 to establish Bangla (or Bengali) as the mother language. Presently, the day is observed worldwide as International… Saleem Samad

Water is the lifeblood of Bangladesh, a delta nation intricately woven with rivers and wetlands. Yet, this abundance of water has paradoxically become a source of distress due to rampant pollution, unsustainable extraction, and climate-induced challenges. To address these issues… Pressenza New York

The home of Bubacar Turé, a prominent human rights defender and president of the Guinean League for Human Rights (LGDH), was raided in the early hours of April 12 by unidentified police officers in an operation without a warrant According… Redacción España

Group Promotes Ecological Observance of the Holy Week 13 April 2025, Quezon City.  As the Month of the Planet Earth is observed in accordance with Presidential Proclamation No. 1482, the EcoWaste Coalition urged pious Filipinos to mark the Holy Week in… EcoWaste Coalition

On 11 April 2025, the South Korean Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs hosted the “106th Anniversary Ceremony of the Establishment of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea” at the Provisional Assembly Hall of the National Memorial of… Bereket Alemayehu

The persistence of caste stigma against Dalits in India is a complex issue rooted in historical, social, economic, and political factors established through a very long journey. It was categorized by the upper caste strata, by some selfish groups to… Jag Mohan Thaken

Empowering senior African media executives, raising their orientation towards geopolitical developments and learning more innovative skills of disseminating information to the public audience are the main components of the first short-term training programme planned in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It also… Kester Kenn Klomegah

Soon after Professor Muhammad Yunus frankly announced that Bangladesh is the guardian of the ocean—the Bay of Bengal—the bigwigs, military hawks, politicians, and ‘Godi Media’ in India lashed out at Bangladesh for such a statement, which has been deemed a… Saleem Samad

On 10 April 2025, more than 200 people gathered at Place du Luxembourg in Brussels to protest against the consequences of the “EU Pact on Migration and Asylum”, approved precisely one year ago by the European Parliament. This demonstration, launched… Anna Lodeserto

On the afternoon of April 9, 2025, I joined a group of ten refugees and their supporters at the Ground Seesaw Seochon gallery in Seoul for Happy Blooming Day: Wes Anderson Photo Exhibition—an immersive event featuring mesmerizing photographic artworks inspired… Bereket Alemayehu

There are few opportunities to illustrate that some people are working with a different mindset—not following the usual divisions like Israel vs. Palestine, and Left vs. Right — that are dragging our world into unnecessary tensions, insecurity, and violence. Standing… David Andersson

By the year 2040, New York City and Long Island could lose over 80,000 homes to flooding, according to Averting Crisis, a new report released on Monday by the nonprofit Regional Plan Association (RPA). By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes The report said that in every NYC borough,… EcoWatch

A Call for Environmental Action Rooted in Faith and Community 10 April 2025, Tondo, Manila. – The EcoWaste Coalition co-organized with the San Pablo Apostol Parish and the Samahan ng mga Mangangalakal ng Scrap sa Capulong a special Lenten activity blending… EcoWaste Coalition

Faced with the unjustified tariffs imposed by the United States and the political blackmail aimed that is weakening the canadian economy and cultural sovereignty of Quebec and Canada, an Action Front was organizes by hundred citizen. Their first action took… Rédaction Montréal

Effective river water management is the most reliable method of guaranteeing environmental stability and sustainable economic growth.   China is in the forefront of river water, sediment, and flood control systems, as well as river infrastructure projects in Asian region.  When… Pressenza New York

A positive news update has been revealed regarding the repatriation of Rohingya. In the first phase, the authorities of the country have identified 180,000 Rohingyas from the list of 800,000 Rohingyas who have taken refuge in Bangladesh for return to… Pressenza New York