Presidency has been diminished by Mr Ali and he ought not to be re-elected

Dear Editor, The presidency is the most sacred office in our Republic – its occupant sworn to uphold the Constitution and to serve all the people without fear or favour. Under President Ali, that office has been diminished – through evasion,...

Essay: The water that breaks the wall of forgetfulness

Alvino Kusumabrata My first encounter - albeit imaginary - with a victim of human rights violations occurred in the seventh grade. The victim's name was Widji Thukul. I got to know him well through devoutly reading his biography and works, which...

Defying Expectations – Funding Opportunities For Individual, Business, Non-Profit Organisations And Civil Society Groups

Civil Rights Groups Condemn Religious Bias by Puttur IMA, Call for Action to Safeguard Communal Harmony in Coastal Karnataka

Mangaluru: In a strongly worded condemnation, civil society organisations and secular groups from Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts have criticised the Puttur unit of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) for what they described as "religiously...

Justice Dispensation: Legal practitioners, civil society divided over judiciary’s performance under Tinubu

'Messianic vision' Israel arming Gaza’s crime gangs is certain to backfire badly

Speaking at his military farewell ceremony last week before taking up his new post, Zini it seems was keen to point out that messianism, far from being a dirty word, is in fact what underpins today’s Israel. “We are all messianic -like David...

NGO Federation calls for civil society-friendly laws and reforms

Kathmandu, May 29: The NGO Federation of Nepal has emphasized the need for policies, laws, and structures that protect and promote the civic rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution, rather than merely regulating them. Presenting a joint...

Judge orders NiQuan explosion death report be made public

Derek Achong Se­nior Re­porter derek.achong@guardian.co.tt A High Court judge has quashed the Min­istry of En­er­gy and En­er­gy In­dus­tries’ de­ci­sion to with­hold its in­ves­tiga­tive re­port on an in­dus­tri­al ac­ci­dent at Ni­Quan...

Justin Baldoni’s $400 million lawsuit in jeopardy after reporter admits texting mistake

Justin Baldoni’s $400 million defamation lawsuit against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds and publicist Leslie Sloane may be in jeopardy because of a journalist’s text message using the wrong choice of words. Baldoni’s filing largely centered on a text...

How pineapples on pizza sparked a culinary civil war

Few culinary debates are as polarising—or as enduring—as the question: Should pineapple go on pizza? It’s a topic that can turn civilised dinner parties into battlegrounds and prompt otherwise rational adults to squabble like kids over the last...

On This Week: THAT 'Normal People' Chain raises €70k for charity

On This Week: Irish Moments from History (2nd - 8th June) Welcome to On This Week, where we delve into the standout stories from the years gone by, featuring standout news stories, major sporting events, and pop culture highlights that helped...

‘Give him an Oscar’: Singapore teen girl’s dad slams former actor Ian Fang’s 40-month jail term, plans civil suit over sexual abuse

SINGAPORE, June 3 — The father of the teenage girl sexually exploited by former actor Ian Fang has voiced his anger over the 40-month prison sentence handed to the 35-year-old, which did not include caning. “Mark him for life. He marked my...

Sean Major-Campbell | The voice of the Church when politics is in freefall

WHAT SHOULD the voice of the Church do when the rules of engagement have been adjusted in the national discourse ahead of general elections? Who else notices the new rules of engagement? The new rules are as follows: 1. Call for an apology if you...

Doctors, Lawyers, Witnesses: Gaza Genocide Put on Trial by Civil Society in Sarajevo

Professor Richard Falk addresses the Gaza Tribunal in Sarajevo. (Photo: via Gaza Tribunal X Page) By Victoria Brittain Inspired by the Russell-Sartre Tribunal, a civil society-led process begins in Sarajevo to document and challenge Israel’s...

CNPP, Civil Society Coalition demand ICPC probe into ₦300b corruption allegations under ex-NIMASA DG Bashir Jamoh

A coalition of political and civil society organizations has called on the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to launch an urgent investigation into alleged financial mismanagement and corruption amounting to ₦300...

Civil War spy Elizabeth Van Lew defined courage fighting for what she believed

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! In an age of instant accolades and viral valor, heroes are everywhere. Celebrities tearfully describing a difficult...

DEMOCRACY IN DANGER; Civil Society Slams Bill No. 7 as Power Grab by Political Elites!

DEMOCRACY IN DANGER; Civil Society Slams Bill No. 7 as Power Grab by Political Elites! The Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Bill No. 7 of 2025 has become a flashpoint in the country’s democratic discourse, with a consortium of civil society...

Evolution of the Trade Union Movement in Ukraine

The Ukrainian trade union movement is at a historic crossroads. To continue to operate with outdated models and methods is to embark on the road to insignificance and decline. Faced with the profound transformation of society and post-war...

Free movement, resettlement will take time, MHA officials tell Meitei civil society groups

Women raise slogans during a protest outside Imphal East DC office demanding an apology from Manipur Governor in connection with row over removal of Manipur name from State on May 28, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI The resumption of free movement for...

PORTUGAL: ‘Civil society must engage to prevent discussions devolving into demagoguery’

Interviews 28 May 2025 CIVICUS discusses Portugal’s recent election with Jorge Máximo, a board member of Transparency International (TI) Portugal, a civil society organisation (CSO) that tackles corruption, promotes transparency and good...