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Poll Reveals Strong Support for Legal Abortion Among Pacific Islanders and Native Hawaiians in the US

Posted on 09 April 2024

In a recent poll conducted by AAPI Data and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, nearly 8 in 10 Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in…
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Bougainville Police Hopeful for Peace Amid Southern Violence

Posted on 09 April 2024

Bougainville’s police chief, Francis Tokura, remains optimistic about quelling violence in the southern region. Late last month, clashes erupted between factions of the Me’ekamui in the autonomous Papua New Guinea…
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Human Rights Group Calls for NZ Govt to “Speak Up” on West Papua Following Torture Footage

Posted on 09 April 2024

A human rights group has implored the New Zealand government to take a stand on the escalating human rights violations in West Papua. This urgent plea comes in the wake…
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Gaza Updates: Paramedics Report Forcible Evacuation Forces Closure of South Gaza Hospital

Posted on 09 April 2024

In a harrowing turn of events, the Palestinian Red Crescent has reported that Israeli troops forcibly evacuated al-Amal hospital in southern Gaza, leaving staff and patients trapped in ambulances for…
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Papua New Guinea Earthquake Claims Five Lives, Toll Expected to Increase

Posted on 09 April 2024

Following a devastating magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Papua New Guinea, the loss of at least five lives has been reported, with the death toll anticipated to rise as rescue operations…
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Geneina, Sudan: A City Scarred by Two Massacres

Posted on 09 April 2024

Geneina, the capital of West Darfur state in Sudan, stands as a stark testament to the ravages of war. The city, which has endured two major massacres since the outbreak…
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A Fijian Film’s Journey Through Climate Activism

Posted on 09 April 2024

In a captivating blend of art and activism, the Fijian short film “Vakaraitaka” has made its debut at the world’s largest indigenous film festival, Maoriland, inspiring a new wave of…
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Press Release: #Notatarget: Humanitarian Organisations Call for Upholding of International Humanitarian Law in Gaza Crisis

Posted on 06 April 2024

As the world marks six months since the onset of the latest conflict in Gaza, humanitarian organisations are issuing a desperate plea to the Government to push for all parties…
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Employment Opportunities with Leprosy Mission New Zealand

Posted on 26 March 2024

Programme OfficerLocation: Auckland/Hybrid

We are looking for a Programme Officer to play an integral role in implementing a diverse and interesting overseas development programme primarily in the Asia Pacific Region.

The role…
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WHO Air Quality Reports: Only 7 Countries Meet the Standard

Posted on 26 March 2024

New Zealand Ranks Among Only Seven Nations to Meet WHO Air Quality Standards

The 6th Annual World Air Quality Report, released by IQAir, sheds light on the alarming state of air…
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