This Week's Feature
The softer side of life by Thrity Cawasji
Travel narratives often focus on touristy locations with pictures of monuments, natural wonders and the like. Thrity Cawasji this week shares a very different narrative, one that describes a visit to Australia's Swan Hills and her encounter with 92 year old Lucey Dacey. Read on to learn about Lucey Dacey’s hobby and her collection. Click here.
From the Editors
The big news this week was the how millions watched the total solar eclipse in North America with some traveling distances to locations in the direct path of the sun.
Eid Mubarak In another part of the world, the children in Gaza had to make do with meager food supplies while observing Eid Al Fitr amidst the rubble and destruction bereft of their homes and loved ones.
Adele Khodr The continued blockade of humanitarian supplies and restricted access of UNWRA staff has escalated the malnutrition of children. Gaza is a moral issue, says Adele Khodr, Regional Director MENARO and a test for our humanity and ability to save children’s lives, calling for ceasefire and access to humanitarian services.
Adele Khodr The continued blockade of humanitarian supplies and restricted access of UNWRA staff has escalated the malnutrition of children. Gaza is a moral issue, says Adele Khodr, Regional Director MENARO and a test for our humanity and ability to save children’s lives, calling for ceasefire and access to humanitarian services.
Gaza Not much has changed in Gaza. The recent resolution of the UN Human Rights Council demanding accountability by Israel joined the list of resolutions with little or no impact on the situation.
Worrisome development Still in Gaza, a UNICEF vehicle waiting to enter northern Gaza was hit by live ammunition. Listen to Tess Ingram's interview on Al Jazeera and for the UN News
The 30th anniversary of the Rwanda genocide moved John Gilmartin to pay tribute to Tanny Noorlander and a National Officer from Rwanda.
Earthquake Whereas, on a lighter note, the earthquake in New Jersey prompted the comment “you are making the earth to shake” during a presentation by Save the Children in the Security Council
Meanwhile Fouad Kronfol and his wife Nadia have started their trip to join the Malta Reunion with...a trip ! This what Fouad had to say: "Buon Giorno from Italy... just checking in from our cruise.
Arriving Rome on Wed and getting on to airport bus I tripped and fell carrying our suitcase on board and scratched my knees! Our most satisfying event that evening was a very nice dinner at our hotel with Gianni. We had not seen each other physically for years and spent some quality time chatting about all sorts of things, including the gratifying work he is doing practicing his profession again..a re-born Doc !
Hope all is well. "
On the softer side, you may want to read about UN-raveling the acronyms
Missing You Thw India UNPGI reports two losses: Dr Kamla Rana who worked in the then Mid North India office (MNIO) passed away on 18 Janaury 2024 in Delhi. Dr Kamla Rana was 92 years at the time of her death. Mr. T.R. Appu passed away on 5 April 2024 after a brief illness.
Your editor of the week
Sree Gururaja
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