The World Heritage Committee Must Address Forced Evictions at Angkor Wat, Amnesty International Urges Background The World Heritage Committee, responsible for determining the fate of heritage sites worldwide, is set to convene in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from September 10th to 25th. Among the issues on the agenda is the concerning […]
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Uganda’s Oil Pipeline Scheme: A Costly Menace to the Masses
Oil Pipeline Project in Uganda Impoverishes Thousands The Devastating Effects of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline The planned East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) in Uganda, spearheaded by French fossil-fuel giant TotalEnergies, has brought about devastating consequences for thousands of Ugandan people. Not only has the project displaced over […]
Jordan’s Path to Social Protection: Taking it All the Way
Jordan Should Take Social Protection All the Way The Necessity of Robust Social Protection Programs In recent years, governments around the world have increasingly recognized the necessity of robust social protection programs, and Jordan is no exception. In 2019, the Jordanian government introduced the Unified Cash Transfer Program to supplement […]