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A soon to be published collection of verse born from the embers of war and the whispers of peace;  rooted in the ache of longing, the grace of family, the fire of passion, the solitude of the soul, the fracture and the healing of the human heart, the silent witness of observation, and the eternal shelter of a mother's love.

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This is an important and very timely report, coming as the Human Rights Council opens its latest session.  Tom

 

 Niloufar has shared the below interesting article" Global humanitarian aid slashed by one-third" - Governments drastically slash their international development assistance budgets as they focus on domestic concerns — and aid organizations warn acute food insecurity will expand as a result. https://www.manitobacooperator.ca/news-opinion/news/global-humanitarian-aid-slashed-by-one-third/

 

 

 

 

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Tigashire, Sethule - a warm Zimbabwean welcome! Below is some quick information for your final preparations for your consideration.  Please do not hesitate to let us know if there is any further information that you might want to know in advance.   Entry Visas: By now you should have obtained your KAZA Univisa or Zimbabwe and Botswana Visas and submitted these to Shearwater Reservations.  Airport Transfers:    Shearwater is providing all airport pick as part of the programme cost, therefore, by now you should have submitted your air tickets to Shearwaters and airport transfers confirmed. Money Matters:  Visa, Master Card, American Express can be used at the hotel and at most facilities in Victoria Falls.  Banks and ATMs are also available. United States dollar is the main currency used in Victoria Falls.  By now you should have fully paid for your accommodation and program costs . Dress Code: wear lightweight, breathable clothing.  Go more f...

 

 

  Who's the Sole Palestinian Woman in the US-Led Board of Peace? Author: Arshi Qureshi Publication: PassBlue Date: February 11, 2026 Click here for the article Summary: Hana al-Tarazi, a Palestinian lawyer from Gaza, has been named social affairs commissioner on the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), making her the only woman on the 15-member technocratic body and the only Palestinian Christian. Al-Tarazi spent years representing women in Gaza's courts, handling personal-status disputes involving family law and Islamic jurisprudence, often advocating for mothers seeking custody, inheritance rights, or financial support. She studied law at Al-Azhar University in Cairo, becoming one of the first Christian women to enroll, and later became the first Christian woman in Gaza to argue cases in sharia courts. The NCAG operates under the US-led Board of Peace, chaired by President Trump with lifetime veto power, and was established to administer Gaza...