It is almost impossible nowadays to listen to the radio, watch TV or scroll through social media without being exposed to an advertisement telling us that all we need for a little happiness and love is a sugary drink or a fast-food snack. There’s nothing that a tasty, affordable, ready-made meal cannot fix, we are asked to believe. Over many decades our food environments have … [Read more...] about The world is hooked on junk food: how big companies pull it off
Africa
Liberia: President Weah Returns Home from a Fruitful Trip
Download logoThe President of the Republic, H.E. Dr. George Manneh Weah returned to the country on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, following a weeklong international visit. President Weah and a high-power government delegation left Liberia for two important engagements - in the United States of America (USA) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The President touched down midday … [Read more...] about Liberia: President Weah Returns Home from a Fruitful Trip
United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in Torit Raises Awareness on the Role of Civil Society in Implementing Peace Agreement
Download logoWith a permanent constitution being drafted to pave the way for elections in 2024, citizens, particularly those affiliated with civil society organizations, have an important role to play to make sure that their views are taken into consideration. To strengthen their capacity to make their voices count, some 60 members of the Eastern Equatoria Civil Society … [Read more...] about United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in Torit Raises Awareness on the Role of Civil Society in Implementing Peace Agreement
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report: Power down to Power Up at the Scale and Speed that the Climate Crisis Demands
Download logoThe latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report makes it clear that a rapid and equitable phase-out of all fossil fuels is necessary to avoid overshoot and minimize irreversible harm to people and ecosystems. Given the inequitable and catastrophic impact that exceeding a global temperature rise of 1.5°C will have on human rights … [Read more...] about The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report: Power down to Power Up at the Scale and Speed that the Climate Crisis Demands
CHRO Award Winner, John Skelton, Shares The Secrets To His Success
CHRO Award Winner, John Skelton, Shares The Secrets To His SuccessQuiet quitting, bare minimum Mondays, and a general resistance to going back to the office full time. All of these are symptoms of a workforce that has become disillusioned with traditional office cultures. This is why The Capital Hotel Group’s approach to employee wellness is disrupting the industry and why the … [Read more...] about CHRO Award Winner, John Skelton, Shares The Secrets To His Success
