Last September, Dr. Awad Mataria sounded worried. The director of health systems at the World Health Organization’s Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean had just returned from a mission to Kabul to meet with other United Nations agencies, INGOs, international donors, and the...
BOGOTA (Reuters) – Colombia’s government must increase efforts to stop armed groups from recruiting children, as it pushes for peace and surrender deals with rebels and crime gangs, think tank International Crisis Group said on Friday, warning recruitment is rising. Colombian...
The 2022 DAV Homeless Veterans Stand Down made Brian Pinkard feel strongly connected to the veteran community and cared for despite a relapse in a lifetime battle with substance abuse. “Even though I may be in a situation, they [DAV] are not leaving me out there to dry,” he said. “They’re...
The weekend in Costa Rica is particularly exciting for those interested in art, music, and theater, as it offers a chance to immerse oneself in the rich cultural scene. From the vibrant murals in San Jose to the live music performances in the coastal towns, there is no shortage of...
Another 2,000 gang suspects have been transferred to a maximum security prison in El Salvador as the government intensifies its controversial crackdown on gang violence. The president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, announced the news on Wednesday with a slickly produced video posted on...
