19 April 2025, Quezon City. The waste and pollution watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition called out citizens who simply threw their discards on the ground while performing their faith-driven visits to pilgrimage sites last Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Based on the...
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Indian Farmers to Protest US Vice-President – “Vance Go Back! India Is Not For Sale” – Why?
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 of British...
Urgent emphasis on non-violent approach in news reporting
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...
Canadian election: feminist organization launched Demand better campaign
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...
The NGO’s and what they really are!
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...
Stop the Deportation of Our Sister Fatou – Her Life Is in Danger if she is Deported
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 be in serious danger. A petition calling for the deportation plan to...
Proposal for European mobilization for peace – May 9, 2025
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 capitals on the...
Environmental and Science Groups Sue Trump Admin for Deleting Environmental Justice and Climate Information From Federal Agency Websites
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...
Shaping International Law into a More Generous and Effective Space for Protection
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”...
Antipolo Mayor Ynares and EcoWaste Coalition to Alay Lakad Participants: Respect the Environment, Litter Not
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. “As we come...
When You Make Enemies Everywhere, You Can’t Sell Anything
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 tariffs. But I would also have to...
Bengali New Year 1432 (Pohela Boishakh 1432) Celebrated in Bangladesh
“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 Dhaka city and...