Brazil: CSOs Speak out on Habitat III
Brazilian civil society organizations, gathered in São Paulo on 31 May 2016, came out the present statement to express themselves about the content of what UN-Habitat leadership and the Habitat III Secretariat are calling the
Published : 31 May 2016
India: Water to Flow Free for Urban Poor
BHUBANESWAR: Even as the heat wave has staged a comeback, the Odisha Government on Tuesday waived water connection charges for BPL households in urban area in its bid to overcome drinking water woes. The move
Published : 25 May 2016
Kenya: Protesting Land-grabbing ODM Chief
More than 500 residents of Oljorai Scheme in Gilgil have staged demonstrations to protest against the move by Nakuru County ODM Chairman, Peter Ole Osono, to block the registration of squatters and subsequent allocation of
Published : 24 May 2016
Lebanon CSOs Put Humanitarian Demands to UNSG
Over 50 Lebanon-based civil society organizations (CSOs) have addressed UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in the context of the First World Humanitarian Summit, appealing to world leaders to exercise “one humanity” and “shared responsibility,” as
Published : 24 May 2016
Uganda: Chinese Firm Accused of Land Grabbing
From atop any of the rolling hills that give Butolongo sub-county its undulating beauty, an enchanting serenity seems to spread out as far as the eye can see. But that`s only the view from the top.
Published : 23 May 2016
Climate Changing and Food Production in Africa
Africa’s food crops are currently in danger. Climate change is challenging food security in many parts of the world including Africa and if timed transformation in the continent isn’t carried out, there could be an
Published : 21 May 2016
Myanmar: Plan to Build Hydro-Power Dam
In an effort to create more understanding on the proposed hydro-power dam on Baw Ka Hta River in Kyaukyi Township, the Karen National Union held a consultation meeting with community organizations on May 6 in
Published : 09 May 2016
Myanmar:Human Rights Should be ‘Top Priority’
Prominent human rights advocacy organization, Human Rights Watch calls for new civilian government to push for human rights reforms. In a statement released today, Human Rights Watch has called on the new National League for Democracy
Published : 09 May 2016
Namibia: Evicted Family Squats on Roadside
A FAMILY has become destitute after government bought a farm in the Maltahöhe district on which they had lived and worked for more than 24 years. They have been living in a corrugated iron zinc shack
Published : 09 May 2016
