(2025-02-03). 8 Ways States Can Fight Inequality and Build Worker Power. inequality.org 
With each passing day, we're seeing more signs of our federal government becoming on oligarchy that puts the economic interests of the ultra-rich above the needs of ordinary Americans. In the face of this billionaire takeover in Washington, state governments need to step up and fight for the working class. Here are eight ways states …
(2025-02-03). South Korea: Submission on discrimination against North Korean escapees. fidh.org
(2025-02-03). Communities urged to help keep public assets safe. sanews.gov.za Communities urged to help keep public assets safe | Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is on a drive to curb the ongoing vandalism crisis that is crippling the metro's electricity infrastructure, which has cost millions of rands in repairs. | The municipality has now launched an education and awareness campaign aimed at addressing vandalism. The metro's Electricity and Energy Portfolio Head, Ziyanda Mnqokoyi, said after three major incidents of vandalism in January alone, it is evident that the vandalism of the metro's electricity infrastructure has reached crisis levels, leaving communities severely impacted by th…
(2025-02-03). Australia: Macquarie University Rank-and-File Committee members speak out in defence of Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah. wsws.org We urge educators and students at Macquarie and throughout the education sector to make statements opposing the victimisation of Abdel-Fattah, who has been falsely accused of antisemitism for opposing the Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2025-02-03). Donald Trump's Appointments: How They Could Reshape Federal Agencies. popularresistance.org During his campaign, Donald Trump vowed to remake the federal government, promising to cut jobs, slash spending, end diversity and inclusion programs, and dismantle the Department of Education. Now, he's chosen a slate of nominees for cabinet posts and other key positions who have a history of pushing back against the work of the departments and agencies they've been tapped to lead. | When Doug Burgum was governor of North Dakota, the state sued the Department of the Interior at least five times, ProPublica reported in partnership with the North Dakota Monitor.
(2025-02-03). Low Turnout, Ebola and Mpox Concerns Shape First Day of 2025 Academic Year. plusnews.ug 
As schools officially opened their doors for the 2025 academic year, Uganda's education landscape faced significant challenges on the first day. While most schools began the term as scheduled, a few defiant institutions ignored the national school calendar and opened a week earlier. However, the most notable concern on the first day was the low …
(2025-02-02). Press Conference Announces National Target Boycott. popularresistance.org Minneapolis, MN — Minnesota residents are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores in response to the corporation recently cutting its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies. An uproar hit social media when the announcement was made and since then, legions of people online have been calling for a Target boycott and to buy from Black businesses. Watch Unicorn Riot's live stream of the press conference on Thursday, January 30 outside of Target's downtown Minneapolis offices, where community activists will call for a national Target boycott.
(2025-02-02). Muslim candidate in California discusses wildfires, inequality. newarab.com 
Fatima Iqbal-Zubair is running for the California State Assembly at a time when her state is grappling with increasing frequent wildfires, a cost-of-living crisis, and rampant inequality. | This is her "The wildfires are a big part of why I'm running," says Iqbal-Zubair, who has been working on environmental justice for…
(2025-02-02). President of Honduras Outlines Emergency Strategy on Migration. orinocotribune.com The president of Honduras, Xiomara Castro, announced the enactment of the national emergency strategy for the protection of Honduran migrants. The mechanism, launched last Tuesday, January 28, includes an action program for Hondurans in an irregular migratory situation in the United States, as well as those in transit and returned to Honduras. The president attributed the worsening of displacement of people "with the implementation of a neoliberal economic model that deepened dependence, inequality, environmental degradation and violence." She also announced that the government will be immediately sending a techn…
asiapacificreport.nz (2025-02-02). Moral bankruptcy, Israel's genocide and the betrayal of the Palestinians
Why has any discussion about Israel, its violations of international law, and the international legal expectations for third party states to hold IDF soldiers accountable not been addressed? Why is criticism of Israel being conflated with racism, even though many Jewish people oppose Israel's war crimes, and what about Palestinians, what does this mean for a people experiencing genocide?
(2025-02-02). London anti-racism protests. presstv.ir Thousands have taken to the streets of London in a counter-protest against supporters of notorious far-right Islamophobic activist Tommy Robinson, who are calling for his release.
(2025-02-02). South Korea: Submission on discrimination against North Korean escapees. fidh.org
(2025-02-02). Mayo Clinic and American Hospital Dubai Strengthen Collaboration to Transform Healthcare and Medical Education in Dubai. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DUBAI — American Hospital Dubai, a distinguished member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network and the globally renowned Mayo Clinic, announced an enhanced collaboration marking a milestone in advancing healthcare delivery, medical education, and research in Dubai and the region. The announcement was made at Arab Health 2025, the healthcare industry's premier event being held in Dubai from Jan. 27-30, 2025, at the World Trade Centre. The strengthened relationship between American Hospital Dubai and Mayo…
(2025-02-02). Orbit TVET shines as a beacon of excellence. sanews.gov.za Orbit TVET shines as a beacon of excellence | The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education has commended Orbit Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College, in Rustenburg for its outstanding contributions to education, recognising it as a beacon of excellence in the sector. | During its oversight visit to the North West on Friday, the committee was impressed by Orbit College's skills development programs, as evidenced during their class-by-class visits and tour of the college's infrastructure. | Committee members urged Orbit to maintain its high standards and continue the excellent work that the…
(2025-02-02). Tomorrow's Cure: How Hollywood technology is transforming medical education. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Hollywood's cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing medical education, bridging the gap between classroom learning and clinical practice. Through immersive digital scenarios, medical students are refining their skills and gaining hands-on experience for real-world challenges. Discover how this innovative technology is transforming medical education in a new episode of Tomorrow's Cure. Featured experts on the podcast episode include Matthew Hoerth, M.D., medical director of the Multidisciplinary Simulation Center at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, and Dan Munnerley, executive…
(2025-02-02). PLE: Muyingo calls for investigation into failures, withheld results. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo, the State Minister for Higher Education, has called for a thorough investigation into the significant failures recorded in Luwero District during the recently released Primary Leaving Examinations (P.L.E). The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) announced the 2024 P.L.E results on January 23, 2025. The results …
(2025-02-02). Walleye Tank propels Minnesota healthcare entrepreneurs forward. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Excitement filled the auditorium at the Walleye Tank: Ice Fishing Edition, held recently at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Thirteen teams took the stage to present their healthcare innovations to a panel of judges and an audience attending in person and online. Projects ranged from addressing the needs of patients with rare or chronic diseases to improving lives through assistive technology. Each team had two minutes to pitch its innovation, followed by three minutes of…
Mark your calendar! From March 31 to April 2, 2025, the City of Rochester will host the 3rd Annual Upstate MWBE Conference at the Joseph Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center. …
New York — New York Attorney General Letitia James and 11 attorneys general on Friday, January 31st, issued a joint statement addressing President Trump's recent executive orders purporting to dismantle diversity, …
Afghanistan's women cricketers played their first game since Hundreds of women athletes fled Afghanistan as the Taliban took over in August 2021, escaping a hardline stance that essentially banned women's sports and education. | Most of the national women's cricket side settled as refugees in Australia, where they reunited for the first time on 30 January to play a charity match in Melb…
Three months after their engagement was publicly announced, Netflix stars Dounia Al Ibrahim and Chafic Yactine from the Speculation has emerged online, suggesting that the youngest couple of Love is Blind Habibi may have parted ways. | While neither Dounia nor Chafic have confirmed or addressed these rumours on their social media accounts, fans have shared their concerns after noticing a few telling signs across th…
The decision by Costco to maintain its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, in light of Big Business' onslaught on affirmative action and the Trump administration's recent executive orders against federal diversity programs, has been seen as a positive development among many in the civil rights and democratic movements. Corporations including Meta, Target, Walmart, and …
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has temporarily halted President Trump's attempt to freeze trillions of dollars in federal grants and loans, including university and nonprofit funding, food assistance, Medicaid, veterans' benefits and more. The Trump administration said the shocking move was a part of its assessment of whether various government programs align with its agenda. Since assuming office, Trump and his allies have launched a highly publicized purge of initiatives aimed at tackling historical and structural inequality within the federal government. "It's just been complete c…
Discussions included plans to facilitate opportunities for Russian students to pursue medical education at Iranian universities…
Iganga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Busoga University will reopen in August. This was revealed by the Ministry of Education's assistant commissioner in charge of university education and training, John Ochira. In December 2016, the National Council for Higher Education-NCHE revoked the provisional license of Busoga University, which has been in operation since 1998 on …
Trump cited dissatisfaction over its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic and the inequality of contributions ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | The African Union on Jan.22 urged new U.S. President Donald Trump to revisit his decision to withdraw Washington from the World Health Organisation. In a statement, African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat said that as a …
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