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Yemen – a Developing Humanitarian Disaster the World Seems to Ignore
The UN has called on Saudi Arabia to lift its blockade in Yemen. But despite horrific images of starving children, the international community has shown little interest in this developing tragedy. Yemen, a developing humanitarian disaster the world seems to ignore, doesn’t rank on the list of priorities of the world’s governments Yemen – The…
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Whatever Happened to Women’s Liberation?
There I was thinking that today’s women had come a long way! But between the allegations against, what now seem to be countless men in all spheres of life, I wonder if we have been fooling ourselves. From Hollywood to the British Houses of Parliament right through to an Irish Theater company, sexual harassment seems…
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Does People Power Work?
So, does people power work? Many people feel frustrated and powerless about the state of the world. Wars, hunger, inequality, and dire poverty are just some of the issues facing humanity. In the course of human history, major changes have come about through people power and protests, including successes in women’s liberation, struggles for national…
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The Art of Giving and Taking – Fair Exchange World
Just giving without receiving is just as bad as receiving without giving. In all human relations, a fair and balanced exchange of all things provides balance and harmony. There’s an art in giving and taking. This applies to the material as much as the emotional, as a natural balance of giving and taking is a…
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Mass Shootings USA – Las Vegas Was the 273rd Shooting in 275 Days
Another mass shooting in the United States. 58 people were shot dead and approximately 500 injured at a concert in Las Vegas. Though to-date the biggest mass shooting in America, incidents such as this occur frequently. In fact, this was the 273rd shooting in 275 days. Our condolences go to those who’ve lost loved ones…
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First World Poverty – The Ever-Widening Wealth Gap
Be it London, Paris or New York, there are plenty of poor people living in our midst. Many of them are homeless, while others just about manage in low-paid employment or on state benefits. But why is the gap between the haves and the have-nots ever widening? Why are the rich getting richer and the…
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About Wordnews27
Wordnews27 brings you stories about people from all over the world. We highlight social issues in an effort to promote social justice. Far too many people are suffering needlessly, and it is our collective responsibility to care about the fate of humanity. The current political and economic structures often favour those who are wealthy, while…