Israeli Prisons Denounced as Worse than Guantanamo and Abu Ghraib

By George Swarei The Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Zimbabwe , Dr. Tamer Almassri, has condemned the appalling human rights violations against Palestinian prisoners, women, and girls in Israeli detention centers and prisons. Describing the conditions as worse than Guantanamo Bay and Abu Ghraib, Dr. Almassri described the treatment of Palestinian detainees as…

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UN Agencies Call for Building Strong Foundations for Health and Well-being in Primary Schools

Learners in Class: Pic Courtesy of UNESCO By George Swarei UNESCO and UNICEF have joined forces to advocate for the establishment of robust foundations for health and well-being in primary schools worldwide. This initiative, launched at a global symposium held in Lusaka, Zambia, aims to equip children aged 5-12 with essential skills to stay in…

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Zimbabwe Introduces National Policy for Children Without Parental Care

By George Swarei In a significant move towards safeguarding the rights and well-being of vulnerable children, Zimbabwe’s Cabinet has approved the National Policy for the Care and Protection of Children without Parental Care. Chaired by Vice President Kembo Mohadi, the Cabinet Committee on Social Services and Poverty Eradication endorsed this crucial policy aimed at providing…

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