By Global Issues VICTORIA, Republic of Seychelles, Mar 07 (IPS) – Beneath the vast expanse of the ocean surface lies another world. At first, around the shores, the continental shelf is little more than an extension of the adjoining landmass. But then one reaches the edge of the abyss and, with the sudden drop that […]
By Global Issues RIO DE JANEIRO, Mar 06 (IPS) – This article is part of IPS’ coverage of International Women’s Day, March 8.Brazil is beginning to test the effectiveness of a gender pay equality law passed in July 2023, a new attempt to reduce inequality for women in the world of work. Read the full […]
By Global Issues KARACHI, Mar 06 (IPS) – Since the start of the year, there has been very little to celebrate for Pakistanis. Disrupted social media, escalating electricity, fuel, and food prices, and newly-held elections mired in controversy. But then, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Syeda Shehrbano Naqvi, did something that brightened the days of […]