Maat: Israel’s accession to the African Union aims to obstruct support for the Palestinian cause

Maat for Peace, Development and Human Rights is following with concern Israel’s recent attempts to join the African Union, after the Israeli ambassador to Ethiopia submitted his accreditation as an observer in the African Union to the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat, on July 22 to obtain observer status within the African Union.

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Cultural Landscape of Hawraman inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List

The World Heritage Committee today added 13 cultural sites to UNESCO’s World Heritage List and one extension to an existing cultural site in Mexico. Roșia Montană Mining Landscape (Romania), was simultaneously inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger pending the removal of threats to its integrity posed by possible extractive activities.

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’Grieving beyond ‘words alone

Stories of grief have been multiplying the world over as humanity continues to grapple with death during this pandemic. What makes me any more qualified to speak of grief and mourning than the next person? Nothing, of course; I offer the following personal reflection in humility. My hope is that some of my experience will resonate with others who have faced a similar trial over the past year, or perhaps prompt further conversation concerning grief.

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Between the Right to Education & Forced Labor in Eritrea and Somalia: Maat Denounces the Inappropriate Reality

Maat for Peace, Development and Human Rights has released a new study entitled “Child Labor in Eritrea and Somalia: What Waits for the Little Palms?” on the various violations that children are exposed to in the context of employment that does not fit their age, which exposes them to grave risks, whether physical or intellectually. Besides, it addresses other related violations, and come up with recommendations to help reduce this phenomenon.

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”Merck Foundation and First ladies of Ghana, Namibia and Zambia recognized winners of “More than a Mother

WINDHOEK, Namibia, -Teleghraph: Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, announced the winners of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother FASHION AWARDS 2020 from Ghana, Namibia and Zambia

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