Ukrainian children abducted by Russia left with psychological scars, campaigners say
Kyiv claims about 20,000 children have been taken to Russian-occupied territory without family consent since the war began.
Mon Jun 17 2024
Consider This: Plastic Pollution (Part 2) — Mission to End Single-Use Plastic Culture
This year’s Earth Day aims to shine a spotlight on the plastic pollution crisis. Over 380 million tons of plastic are produced annually—50% of which is for single-use purposes, while only 16% of plastics and plastic packaging are actually recycled. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Hema Sulakshana Mahadevan, Public Engagement Campaigner for Greenpeace Malaysia.
Mon Apr 22 2024
Davos 2023: Greta Thunberg to meet IEA chief Birol
Thunberg is due to meet Birol along with fellow campaigners Helena Gualinga, Vanessa Nakate and Luisa Neubauer.
Thu Jan 19 2023
Meat on the menu, not the agenda, at COP27 climate conference
Anti-meat campaigners have been protesting food kiosks at the COP27 summit for selling burgers and chicken.
Wed Nov 16 2022
Austria mourns suicide of doctor targetted by anti-vaccine campaigners
The doctor's death reflected a broader trend of threats against medical staff, the Austrian physicians' association said.
Mon Aug 01 2022
What a waste: US campaigner wears his trash for a month
Greenfield wears around 62 pounds (28 kilograms) of rubbish generated from the drinks, snacks and meals he has consumed.
Mon May 23 2022
Abuse campaigner says Australia's prime minister apology not enough
A prominent campaigner said she wanted to see action more than words.
Wed Feb 09 2022
Say it with sheep? Flock forms syringe shape in COVID jab push
A German campaigner is hoping the emotional appeal of 700 sheep forming the shape of a giant syringe will reach the hearts and minds of people hesitating to take a COVID-19 injection.
Wed Jan 05 2022
Desmond Tutu an exceptional human being - Malaysian minister
The passing of South Africa's anti-apartheid campaigner Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu is a loss of an exceptional human being, said Malaysia's Senior Minister Mohamed Azmin Ali.
Mon Dec 27 2021
World leaders mourn passing of South Africa's anti-apartheid hero Desmond Tutu
Messages of condolences are pouring in from across the world, mourning South Africa's anti-apartheid campaigner Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu who died Sunday at the age of 90.
Mon Dec 27 2021
'They just talk': Prince Charles understands Thunberg's frustrations
Charles said he understood why campaigners took direct action when faced with the inactivity of politicians.
Mon Oct 11 2021
Hong Kong bank staff arrested in US$810m laundering probe
Hong Kong prides itself as one of the world's most free economies, but transparency campaigners have long complained that lax regulations make it an easy place to launder money.
Wed Jan 20 2021
From macaques to crabs, wildlife faces threat from face masks
Campaigners have urged people to bin used masks properly and snip the straps to reduce the risk of animals becoming ensnared.
Wed Jan 13 2021
A Nobel for Thunberg? In the age of climate change and virus, it is possible
This year's Nobel Peace Prize could go to green campaigner Greta Thunberg and the Fridays for Future movement.
Thu Sep 17 2020
Another Marx (his daughter) gets Venice Film Fest spotlight
There's been a lot of talk about gender parity, feminism and equality at the Venice Film Festival this year.
Mon Sep 07 2020