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world-news1 year ago•1 min saved

"Tragedy in Gaza: World Central Kitchen Workers Killed, Aid Delivery Halted"

World Central Kitchen (WCK), a U.S.-based non-governmental organization founded by celebrity chef Jose Andres and his wife Patricia in 2010, provides emergency food aid to survivors of natural disasters and conflicts. WCK has served millions of meals in Ukraine and was involved in shipping aid to Gaza. Seven WCK workers from Australia, Britain, and Poland were killed in an Israeli airstrike in central Gaza, highlighting the risks faced by humanitarian workers in conflict zones.

via Reuters|

#gaza #israel #jose-andres

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Mastermind Behind Parliament Security Breach Surrenders, Key Accused Arrested in Delhi

Lalit Jha, the alleged mastermind behind the recent security breach in the Indian Parliament, surrendered to the Delhi Police after five of his accomplices were arrested. Jha, a former teacher from Kolkata, filmed the incident and sent the footage to an NGO founder to ensure media coverage. He was a general secretary of the NGO and had been on the run since the incident. The accused have been charged under the anti-terror law UAPA and sections of the Indian Penal Code.

via NDTV|

#crime #delhi-police #lalit-jha

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

EU Approves Migration Reform, Germany Seeks Partnership Agreements for Repatriation

EU countries have reached a deal on the final piece of a migration package, paving the way for a reform of the EU's asylum rules after nearly a decade of failed attempts. In order to secure Italy's support, a reference on rescue missions by NGOs was removed from the text, which was favored by Germany. Poland and Hungary voted against the deal, while Austria, Czech Republic, and Slovakia abstained. The agreement is seen as a victory for Italy and a defeat for the German Greens. The European Parliament welcomed the agreement, which will enable the final version of the migration pact to be approved early next year.

via POLITICO Europe|

#eu #germany #italy

inspiring-stories2 years ago•4 min saved

"Shaheen Malik: Inspiring Empowerment for Acid Attack Survivors"

Shaheen Malik, an acid attack survivor, has become a beacon of hope for countless victims by running a shelter home called Apna Ghar for acid attack survivors. After experiencing a devastating acid attack herself, Malik underwent numerous surgeries and treatments to restore her left eye. Realizing the lack of support for acid attack survivors, she founded the NGO Brave Souls Foundation and has transformed the lives of over 300 survivors by providing comprehensive support, including medical treatment, psychological therapy, education, and vocational training. The survivors at Apna Ghar demand a ban on the sale of acid and greater sensitization towards their challenges.

via Hindustan Times|

#acid-attack-survivor #empowerment #human-rights

humanitarian-aid2 years ago•2 min saved

Taliban open to allowing women to work in Kandahar agencies.

The Taliban have agreed to consider allowing Afghan women to resume work at the Norwegian Refugee Council in Kandahar, the religious and political center for the country's rulers. The temporary arrangement would be in place while the nationwide guidelines are developed. The interim arrangement would cover all sectors and all programming by the Norwegian Refugee Council. Aid agencies have been providing food, education and health care support to Afghans in the wake of the Taliban takeover in August 2021 and the economic collapse that followed it.

via ABC News|

#afghanistan #humanitarian-aid #ngo

world2 years ago•2 min saved

Taliban near finalizing guidelines for female NGO staff to resume work, says aid agency chief.

The Taliban is close to finalizing guidelines that will allow Afghan women to resume working for NGOs, according to Jan Egeland, the secretary-general of the Norwegian Refugee Council. The Taliban had previously barred Afghan women from working at NGOs, allegedly because they were not wearing the hijab correctly and were not observing gender segregation rules. The guidelines are likely to cover dress codes, gender segregation in the workplace, and a chaperone for travel. The Norwegian Refugee Council stands to lose 40% of its funding for Afghanistan because of the bans on female employment and education.

via Yahoo News|

#afghanistan #guidelines #ngo

education2 years ago•3 min saved

Israel Demolishes Palestinian School in West Bank, Drawing International Criticism.

Israel demolished a Palestinian elementary school in the Bedouin village of Jubbet ab-Dib, near Bethlehem, following a court ruling on a petition submitted by the right-wing NGO Regavim. The school, which served dozens of students, was built six years ago and funded by the EU. The demolition was condemned by the EU and the German Foreign Ministry, who called it a violation of children's right to education. Regavim claims the school was built illegally and is part of the Palestinians' method of taking control of the land. Locals have set up a tent in the same spot to hold classes.

via Haaretz|

#demolition #education #israel

world2 years ago•1 min saved

Italy seizes Banksy-funded migrant rescue ship in response to increased crossings.

A rescue ship funded by Banksy was seized by Italy's coast guard after it disobeyed instructions to head to Sicily after carrying out a migrant rescue operation. The ship, named MV Louise Michel, eventually docked in Lampedusa with 178 migrants on board. The coast guard said it wanted to prevent the ship from taking too many people on board, thereby putting their safety at risk. The NGO Louise Michel said it was ready to fight against the decision.

via Reuters|

#banksy #coast-guard #italy

entertainment3 years ago•1 min saved

Michelle Yeoh's admiration for Aamir Khan and validation of Asian narratives.

Michelle Yeoh expressed her desire to work with Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, whom she admires for his acting skills and humanitarian work. The two are both brand ambassadors of an NGO focused on saving the environment. Aamir was last seen in the box office flop 'Laal Singh Chaddha' and is currently producing the Hindi remake of the Spanish film 'Campeones', which he has reportedly approached Salman Khan to star in.

via Indiatimes.com|

#aamir-khan #bollywood #entertainment