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New PNG media policy threatens press freedom

Posted on 01 March 2023

A new media law is being proposed in PNG, reestablishing the Papua New Guinea Media Council (PNGMC) to have licensing control over journalists. The PNGMC has historically been a separate,…
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Flooding impacts thousands in Brazil

Posted on 01 March 2023

Brazil's south-eastern state of Sao Paulo is in crisis after severe rainfall and flooding impacted the region last week. Governor Tarcisio de Freitas stated that the amount of rain that hit…
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High rates of maternal mortality reflects global disparities

Posted on 01 March 2023

The United Nations Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group has estimated in their new report that a woman dies every 2 minutes due to pregnancy. The data spans mortality in childbirth from…
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Sudan's two-decade-long struggle with conflict.

Posted on 01 March 2023

Sunday marked the 20-year anniversary of the Darfur Genocide, an event sparking two decades of instability in Sudan.
 
The clash between rebel groups and the government in 2003 resulted in an estimated hundreds of…
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Oxfam: What She Makes Campaign Lead

Posted on 27 February 2023

Oxfam Aotearoa are looking for a passionate and experienced Campaign Lead - Economic and Gender Justice for their What She Makes Campaign.

This is a 12-month fixed term position to cover…
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Meeting with new European Commission Director strengthens global partnerships

Posted on 27 February 2023

Last week, CID met with Peteris Ustubs, newly pointed European Commission Director for the Middle East, Asia and Pacific in the Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA).

CID board members were invited to…
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International NGOs' vital role in AI and human rights

Posted on 24 February 2023

As AI technologies continue to advance, it is crucial that we prioritise the protection and promotion of human rights in their development and governance. Human rights are universal and fundamental…
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Timor Leste’s membership into ASEAN underway

Posted on 23 February 2023

Last week, Oko Widodo, President of Indonesia, and Taur Matan Ruak, Prime Minister of Timor Leste, announced that Timor Leste’s entry into ASEAN was in progress. The nation was entered into the…
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Migration is influencing Tongan gender norms 

Posted on 23 February 2023

 A study supported by the Pacific Research program investigates how relocation impacts Tonga's traditional gender norms.
 
Tonga has deep seated gender norms that reflect inequalities between men and women, but also complexities…
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Papua New Guinea one of the most resource-dependent economies in the world  

Posted on 23 February 2023

Papua New Guinea (PNG) is one of the most resource-dependent economies in the world, states a new Dev Policy report. Data obtained from the UN has placed PNG as the sixth most resource-intensive…
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