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The number of children in need of humanitarian assistance in Sudan has doubled as the war between rival militaries enters a third year on Tuesday.

LAMAY, Peru, Apr 14 (IPS) - With rain, hail, and frost coming at the wrong time and damaging crops, a group of Andean women farmers living 3,000 meters above sea level have turned to agroecological practices to secure their food production."Up here . ...

NEW YORK, Apr 14 (IPS) - Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury is former Under-Secretary-General and High Representative of the UN and Chairman of the UN's Administrative and Budgetary Committee in 1997-1998 that approved Kofi Annan's first reform budget . ...

In Gaza, where lack of access to water is an existential threat, Ibrahim Alloush stands out as an unsung hero, providing a lifeline to the thirsty people of the Strip.

NAIROBI, Apr 12 (IPS) - The world needs an urgent fix and humanity could just be it.

NAIROBI, Apr 12 (IPS) - To advance the participation of women, the youth, and minority communities in the agricultural sector, measures must be taken to recognize and break down the barriers that hold them back. Experts in the agricultural sector ...

Since April 2023, Sudan, the third-largest country in Africa, has been embroiled in war, as a brutal battle between government forces and a powerful paramilitary group has exacerbated the nation's existing crises, including political instability and ...

Xochimilco, nestled in the heart of Mexico City, is home to the 'chinamperos,' farmers who have used indigenous techniques to grow food for centuries. Today, their way of life is under threat from environmental degradation, urban expansion and ...

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Apr 11 (IPS) - In the heart of Istanbul, a remarkable transformation is underway. What began as student protests following the politically motivated arrest of Mayor Ekrem mamolu has evolved into Turkey's most significant pro ...

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 11 (IPS) - Since the breakdown of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, the Gaza Strip has been subjected to significant bombardment and blockages of humanitarian aid. With aid deliveries having been halted from ...