We’ve been working on writing Sham’s story for weeks now, not knowing how to share it amongst the never-ending horrors caused by Israeli-manufactured genocide and famine against Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip. But we want to honor her, just as we wish we could honor every one of the 50,000 Palestinian children who have [...]| Middle East Children's Alliance
A few days after writing a story on starvation and malnutrition in Gaza, the New York Times issued a clarification that it felt readers must know: that the emaciated Palestinian boy it had profiled actually had a preexisting health condition.| Mondoweiss
While many might think there is nothing to do in this post-election period, our Together Women Rise advocates are stepping up their advocacy in order to get legislation onto the President’s desk for signature before the end of the year. In particular, we are still reaching out to Senate and House offices for their co-sponsorship […] The post Advocacy Update first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post Advocacy Update appeared first on Together Women Rise.| Together Women Rise
The President’s skinny budget request released Friday contains deeply alarming cuts to nutrition and food security programs both at home and abroad. These cuts threaten moms and babies around the world and endanger American lives and global interests. Overseas, the PBR cuts down or eliminates programs that provide critical food and nutrition services to moms … The post 1,000 Days Statement on the President’s FY26 skinny budget request appeared first on 1,000 Days.| 1,000 Days
Good nutrition in the first 1,000 days of life — from pregnancy to a child’s second birthday — is critical for a child’s health and development and economic prosperity. A well-nourished child is more likely to thrive in school, avoid illness, and escape poverty, bringing long-term benefits to families, communities, and economies. In contrast, nutrient … The post The first 1,000 days: How early nutrition shapes health and development appeared first on 1,000 Days.| 1,000 Days
March is our favorite time of year: it’s National Nutrition Month®! At 1,000 Days, we believe that every family, everywhere deserves the opportunity to have a healthy 1,000-day window and beyond – and that starts with access to good nutrition. Decades of research has shown that nutrition plays a foundational role in a child’s development and … The post National Nutrition Month: A Time to Connect appeared first on 1,000 Days.| 1,000 Days
“Nearly every day I was there, I saw a new young child who had been shot in the head or the chest, virtually all of whom went on to die.”| www.nytimes.com
Comprehensive Report Reveals Extensive Human Rights Violations in Central Anatolia Prisons A detailed semi-annual report released by the Lawyers for Freedom Association has laid bare severe human rights violations occurring across various high-security prisons in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. Compiled from interviews with inmates and their families, observations by legal professionals during visits,| The Arrested Lawyers Initiative - Volunteer organisation to defend the defenders
