Transparency Releases 2021 Corruption Perceptions Index
Complacency in fighting corruption exacerbates human rights abuses and undermines democracy, setting off a vicious spiral. The 2021 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released on January 25 by Transparency International shows…
Protect Human Rights in Troubled Burkina Faso: Michelle Bachelet
During the High Commissioner’s visit, she observed mounting frustration and impatience with the deteriorating security situation in Burkina Faso. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet has deplored…
World Leaders Discuss Russia’s Military Build-up in Ukraine
Participants stressed the importance of unity at this critical time and made clear that any further Russian aggression against Ukraine would come at a high cost. NATO Secretary General Jens…
2.6. Billion People Lack Clean Cooking Access
Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking is distributed unevenly across the globe. One third of the global population or 2.6 billion people worldwide still remain without access to…
How Rahul Gandhi Mocks Uneducated PM Modi
While most people in India feel ashamed of having an uneducated prime minister, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi ridiculed Modi’s crassness. By Rakesh Raman As the prime minister (PM) of India…
COVAX Delivers 1 Billionth Covid-19 Vaccine Dose
Out of 194 countries members of WHO, 36 have vaccinated less than 10% of their population, and 88 less than 40%. With a 1.1 million jab delivery in Rwanda in…