International News

WCC Remembers Human Rights Advocate Pastor Dr Jochen Motte

Pastor Dr. Jochen Motte, a theologian and advocate for human rights, justice, and care for creation, has died on January…

3 months ago

Paga Launches US Digital Banking for African Diaspora

Paga, a Nigerian fintech startup, has launched a digital banking service in the United States, specifically targeting the African diaspora.…

3 months ago

Black Communities and Venezuela Find Common Ground

Venezuela's government has faced ongoing challenges from the United States, and advocates argue for strong solidarity from Black and African…

3 months ago

Canadian Union Marks Human Rights Day

The declaration of human rights encompasses 30 articles addressing a broad spectrum of fundamental rights. These include the right to…

3 months ago

Pax Christi USA Supports Interfaith Call to Close Guantanamo

The 24th anniversary of the Guantánamo Bay detention facility’s opening, January 11, 2026, has prompted a renewed call for its…

3 months ago

South African women rally against gender-based violence

Hundreds of women gathered in a Johannesburg park on Friday to demonstrate against violence against women in South Africa. The…

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Von der Leyen criticizes Iran’s response to protests

Anti-government demonstrations persisted on Saturday, with reports indicating overwhelmed hospitals and a call from the Iranian military for citizens to…

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UN Experts’ Killings in Congo Remain Unresolved

The murders of Zaida Catalán, a Swedish national, and Michael Sharp, an American, in the Democratic Republic of Congo in…

3 months ago

Police-community trust benefits everyone’s safety

Improving Police-Foreign National Relations for Enhanced Safety Recent Statistics South Africa census data indicates that 3.9% of South Africa’s population…

3 months ago

AI Raises Questions About Human Rights Considerations

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) presents both opportunities and challenges to human rights, including equality and privacy. Current…

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