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“Baha’i World” articles examine migration, existential stress
BAHA’I WORLD CENTRE — Two new articles have been published today in the online publication The Baha’i World, which is releasing, in the context of the current pandemic, a series of articles on migration and themes relevant to the well-being and progress of humanity. “Rethinking Migration from a Global Perspective” explores the relationship between social…
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Elżbieta Rafalska from ECR: “During the #COVID19 pandemic, we witnessed discrimination against elderly”
MEP Elżbieta Rafalska: “During the #COVID19 pandemic, we witnessed discrimination against elderly. We cannot tolerate this social strata being left behind as this #pandemic continues to wreak economic & social havoc, destroying the lives of our elderly citizens.” @EPSocialAffairs
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Human trafficking for organ removal needs urgent international attention
Human trafficking for the purpose of organ removal
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South Korea Shincheonji Church of Jesus says members to give plasma for COVID19 research
The agency Reuters has reported that circa 4,000 recovered COVID-19 patients from the religious group Shincheonji Church of Jesus at the center of South Korea’s largest outbreak will donate plasma for research, an official said on Tuesday. In February and March, a massive outbreak among members of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus made South Korea…
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UN EU Delegation shares opinion of expert Danius Puras at 44th Session of the HRC
Danius Puras – HRC 44 – Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health Madam President, The European Union would like to thank the Special Rapporteur for his report on “the elements that are needed to set a rights-based…
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‘Transfats’ from processed foods may increase ovarian cancer risk
‘Transfats’ from processed foods may increase ovarian cancer risk
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EU FRA: Many older people in care homes fell victim to COVID-19
Many older people in care homes fell victim to COVID-19. Many also faced months of isolation and restrictions often harsher than those enforced for other parts of the population. The EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) looks at how the pandemic affected the rights of older people. It highlights the need for a rights-based approach…
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Luk Zelderloo: We need stronger commitment by the EU to ensure resilience of Social Services
Luk Zelderloo: We need stronger commitment by the EU to ensure resilience of Social Services
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The Impact Of The Health Care System In Europe On It People’s Lives
The impact of the health care system in Europe on its people’s lives has been one of the major forces that have contributed to the success and prosperity of the continent. Healthcare is a right that every person has, but there are barriers in place that prevent people from being able to make use of…
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World Food Safety Day: From planting to your plate, everyone has a role to play
Eating contaminated food has caused an estimated 600 million people in the world, or almost one-in-ten individuals, to fall ill – 420,000 of whom die every year, two UN specialized agencies highlighted on Sunday, World Food Safety Day. Joining forces, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) flagged that “food…