Space

This Wednesday (29), the President of the Brazilian Space Agency (AEB), Marco Antonio Chamon, and his delegation met with the T…

This Wednesday (29), the President of the Brazilian Space Agency (AEB), Marco Antonio Chamon, and his delegation met with the Technical-Scientific Director of Federal Police, Roberto Monteiro, at the PF National Institute of Criminalistics.

 

The original article is published in Portugese.

Full article at source: Brazilian Space Agency (AEB)

Human Rights

Tunisia: Authorities must immediately release detained lawyer Ahmed Souab

Ahead of the trial of prominent lawyer and human rights defender Ahmed Souab starting on 31October in Tunis, Heba Morayef, Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa at Amnesty International, said:  “Ahmed Souab is facing unfounded charges that carry heavy prison sentences, including ‘forming a terrorist organization’ and ‘spreading fake news,’ solely for […]

 

Full article at source: Amnesty International

 

Full article at source: Amnesty International

Healthcare

Have you heard about a worm that can cause #epilepsy? Meet Taenia solium — the pig tapeworm that travels from gut to brain, causin…

Have you heard about a worm that can cause #epilepsy?

Meet Taenia solium — the pig tapeworm that travels from gut to brain, causing seizures and preventable epilepsy in millions.

 

Full article at source: World Health Organization (WHO)

Space

Our podcast returns for another episode this Saturday, as you launch into your weekend… can you guess the theme? 👀 To get in the…

Our podcast returns for another episode this Saturday, as you launch into your weekend… can you guess the theme?

 

Full article at source: Australian Space Agency (ASA)

Human Rights

Europe: Human rights defenders excluded by discriminatory Schengen visa system

Visa systems in Europe’s Schengen represent a obstacle course for human rights defenders, preventing many from participating in key decision-making forums.

 

Full article at source: Amnesty International

Human Rights

France: ‘Historic victory’ as French law adopts consent-based definition of rape

Reacting to a vote by the French Senate to introduce a consent-based definition of rape in the penal code, Lola Schulmann, Gender Justice Advocacy Officer at Amnesty International France, said:  “The adoption of this law is a historic step forward.

 

Full article at source: Amnesty International

Healthcare

Sudan: ICRC Statement on the Situation in Darfur

Pursuant to its protection mandate, the ICRC wishes to remind all parties to the conflict that civilians and all those who no longer take part in the hostilities must be treated in accordance with international humanitarian law (IHL).

Full article at source: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Human Rights

U.S. Airstrikes in Latin America and the Caribbean Are Murder. Congress Must Stop Them Now

The U.S. air strikes in Latin America and the Caribbean which have killed at least 57 people since early September are illegal, and Congress must act now

 

Full article at source: Amnesty International

 

Full article at source: Amnesty International

Space

The Catarina Constellation, a structuring initiative of the National Space Activities Program (PNAE) 2022-2031, concluded another f…

The Catarina Constellation, a structuring initiative of the National Space Activities Program (PNAE) 2022-2031, concluded another important phase for the successful construction of the first national fleet of nanosatellites for territorial monitoring and response to climate emergencies.

 

The original article is published in Portugese.

Full article at source: Brazilian Space Agency (AEB)

Human Rights

Tanzanian authorities must investigate police use of force against election day protesters

The risk of further escalation is high – we urge the police to exercise restraint and refrain from using unnecessary and excessive force against protesters.

 

Full article at source: Amnesty International

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