Ice Pick: Discover the History and Uses

Welcome to an exploration of a versatile tool with a chilling history – the ice pick. This unassuming yet essential instrument has played various roles throughout time, from aiding in cocktail crafting to serving as a weapon. Join us on a journey through the intriguing origins and diverse uses of the ice pick, uncovering its … Read more

OP-ED: The Nexus Between Women and Development

UNITED NATIONS, May 23 2013 (IPS) – Every three years since 2007, a global advocacy organisation called has convened an international conference to talk about issues relating to the health and well-being of girls and women. , the United Nations Population Fund, has been privileged to participate in these conferences, and looks forward to joining … Read more

China’s ‘Left-Behind Girls’ Learn Self-Protection

As part of student sexual safety training at Yindian Central Primary School, in Suizhou, central China, a six-year-old girl learns how to identify private parts on human bodies. Credit: Xinyu Zhang courtesy/UN Women UNITED NATIONS, Jul 30 2014 (IPS) – A normally quiet second-grade student, Yuan Yuan* suffers from a mild mental disorder that impacts … Read more

Trump Is Gone, Trumpism Lives On

SYDNEY, Jan 21 2021 (IPS) – Impeachment or no impeachment, Trump is out of the White House. Trump goes with an , far behind his predecessor Barack Obama’s 60%. A majority, 54%, said Trump ought to be removed from office before January 20, according to , for his role in the January 6 events, when … Read more