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MEDIA RELEASE: Humanitarian workers’ safety must be guaranteed to support ‘colossal’ increase in aid to Gaza

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday 5th April, 2024 Press release  Humanitarian workers’ safety must be guaranteed to support ‘colossal’ increase in aid to Gaza A “colossal” increase in humanitarian aid to Gaza is needed immediately to stop children from dying needlessly, restore dignity and ease psychological suffering, warns child rights NGO Plan International. This Sunday (7 … Continued

UN Security Council ceasefire resolution a turning point in Gaza war

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Australia’s peak body for international humanitarian organisations welcomes the United Nations Security Council’s resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and release of all hostages as a crucial turning point in the war.  Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) CEO Marc Purcell said it marked a significant breakthrough despite the United States’ decision to … Continued

Metakosmos Expands Global Reach Fuelling Technological Innovation in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030

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Sydney, 26.03.2024 – Metakosmos, an Australian space technology innovator, is excited to announce its strategic collaboration with Al-Sanai company in Saudi Arabia, signalling a landmark step in its global growth endeavours. This collaboration represents a strategic move by Metakosmos group to penetrate new & emerging space markets and leverage synergies with a trusted partner to … Continued

Media Release: Plan International Australia launches emergency Sudan appeal to help children and families engulfed in “invisible” crisis

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Thursday 21st March, 2024 – for immediate release Press Release Plan International Australia launches emergency Sudan appeal to help children and families engulfed in “invisible” crisis Almost a year since conflict engulfed Sudan, almost 25 million people – the equivalent to the entire population of Australia – are still in life-threatening danger and desperate need … Continued

A GUIDE TO RAMADAN IN DUBAI

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Ramadan is the most important month of the Islamic calendar for Muslims, and in Dubai it is a time of reflection, spirituality, family bonding and festivities. During the Holy Month, the city comes alive with a range of activities that cater to people of all ages. Australian’s travelling to the UAE and Dubai in particular … Continued

ActionAid “categorically denounces” the reported forcible transfer of millions from Rafah to so-called “humanitarian islands”

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  Riham Jafari, Communications and Advocacy Coordinator at ActionAid Palestine, said:    “We categorically denounce the reported green light from the US for Israel to undertake military action in Rafah and forcibly transfer the million plus people sheltering in Rafah to so-called “humanitarian islands” within Gaza so Israel can continue its violent rampage which is … Continued

Urgent need for science-based approach to shark conservation

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Brazilian authorities must take a science-based approach to shark conservation, with experts warning extreme reactions to bite incidents and population growth will undermine the recovery of the fish.  A new paper with authors from the University of São Paulo in Brazil, Charles Darwin University, the California Academy of Sciences in San Franciso and Ghent University … Continued

Expert sources & articles available: Supply chains under attack

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Houthi attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea are having an impact on global supply chains. Given 15 percent of global maritime trade volume normally passes through the Suez Canal, disruptions could have a major affect on availability and prices of many goods in the Indo-Pacific. Shipping companies are already diverting vessels to longer routes via South Africa, which … Continued