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France: is it all about so-called Political Islam?
The Proposed Anti-Separatism Law and the International Obligations of France: is it all about so-called Political Islam? France is a member of International organisations and indeed a country where the rule of law, democracy and the respect of human rights are fundamental principles of the “République”. Likewise France is a country with a very diverse…
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What are countries doing to make their citizens more active?
What are countries doing to make their citizens more active? New country factsheets and reports show what works. WHO recently published new global ‘Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour’, an update to the first global guidelines established in 2010. Based on the most recent evidence for how physical activity can improve health, the guidelines…
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“Topics that move Austria”: New video blog casts light on pressing issues
A new vlog launched by the Austrian Bahá’í community aims to contribute to thinking and to document the evolution of ideas about themes of national concern.
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Marvel releases a new comic book about real-life superheroes: nurses
… , Marvel has created a comic book, called The Vitals: True Nurse … in conjunction with the comic book, the children of AHN nurses … parents are given the comic book, which results in no shortage … embraces his mother. The comic books will be distributed at AHN …
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Religion, culture hampering HIV education in Sokoto schools
… (SOSACAT), confirmed that culture and religion had made it “nearly impossible …
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FK Abudu’s aspirations, Religion and the issue of abortions – the best Nigerian articles of the week
Each week here at YNaija, we round up the best Nigerian writing on the internet, highlighting the stories, profiles, interviews and in-depth reporting that rise above the daily churn. Here are the ones that caught our attention: Timaya: Original over best …
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George Lyon: Endless reports and inaction when farming needs a leader
… . Every country in Europe replaced its LFA schemes … the impact of livestock farming on the environment. Naturally … more sustainable agriculture. Back in July the European Commission published … reduction in fertilisers and an increase in organic production to …
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First Person: COVID education is child’s play for Thai UN volunteer
An innovative initiative to provide child-friendly information about COVID-19 has been launched by a UN volunteer (UNV) in Thailand who recognized that children needed to know more about the dangers of the virus but also have fun learning at home during the lockdown. On International Volunteer Day marked annually on 5 December, UNICEF’s Rasa Pattikasemkul…
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Contribution of life in soil ‘remains largely underestimated’, says UN agriculture agency
Even though soil organisms play a crucial role in boosting food production, enhancing nutritious diets, preserving human health, and combating climate change, the real contribution of these tiny life forms remains largely underestimated, the UN agriculture agency (FAO) said on Friday.
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Why universities — and the rest of us — need religion studies
… academic institutions. Teaching about religion is not just about understanding … inclusion work — race, gender, religion, sexual orientation — religion is often overlooked and … being accused of proselytizing, religion scholars aim to understand historical …