Ford Foundation Announces $15 Million Commitment to Advance Global Disability Rights
The Ford Foundation announced a major commitment of $15 million over the next three years to advance disability rights worldwide. This investment underscores Ford’s sustained commitment to advancing disability rights as a strategy to accelerate equality around the world. In addition to this dedicated funding, the foundation announced at least 25% of all of its…
Discussion | Inadequate loo dilemma
JOHANNESBURG – The South African Human Rights Commission is concerned that pit toilets are impacting children’s education and causing many pupils to leave school early. Children are often left unsupervised and without food until their parents return from work. READ: SAHRC Commissioner Makoasha and Provincial Office ManagerUN Urges Swift Action to Save Gaza Palestinians | Mirage News
For over a month, no commercial or humanitarian supplies have entered Gaza. More than 2.1 million people are trapped, bombed and starved again, while, at crossing points, food, medicine, fuel and shelter supplies are piling up, and vital equipment is stuck. Over 1,000 children have reportedly been killed or injured in just the first week
UN chief calls Gaza a ‘killing field’, blames Israeli aid blockade
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday labeled Gaza a “killing field,” attributing the situation to Israel’s ongoing aid blockade. An Israeli official refuted the claim, asserting there is “no shortage” of humanitarian aid…
Reality star Ts Madison opens reentry home for formerly incarcerated Black trans women
Ts Madison, a reality TV personality and LGBTQ advocate, opened a reentry house in Atlanta this week for formerly incarcerated Black transgender women.
Contributor: The Statue of Liberty was a welcome sign. Now the U.S. vibe is ‘stay out’
When the U.S. banned Pride flags at our embassies, that sent a clear message. No wonder a top tennis player fleeing Russia’s anti-LGBTQ+ laws chose to go to Australia…
Allie Beth Stuckey Blasts North Point Church over Controversial LGBTQ Youth Training Video
Conservative Christian commentator Allie Beth Stuckey criticized a leaked youth ministry training video from Pastor Andy Stanley’s North Point Community Church for its handling of LGBTQ issues, arguing it promotes confusion by using affirming language while failing to align with biblical teachings. Stuckey raised concerns about the church’s “Transit” program encouraging leaders to...
Ohio’s Republican Budget Proposal Destroys Library Funding, Restricts LGBTQ+ Books, Targets Library Trustee Terms
Ohio House Republicans would require libraries remove LGBTQ+ books from sight of those under 18 while also slashing $100 in public library funding…
Reimagining human connection through design: Lexus at Milan Design Week 2025
Creative Boom is on the ground in Milan to experience how the Japanese brand blends tradition, technology, and tactile design through its Black Butterfly concept and a new wave of emerging creators…