Tag: donors
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Urgent Call for Swift Work Visa Renewals to Safeguard Food Security Efforts
Overview: A Call to Expedite Work Visa Renewals A leading agriculture expert, Bertus Kruger, has urged the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, and Safety and Security to accelerate the renewal process for foreign professionals involved in vital food security initiatives. With global food systems facing increasing pressures—from climate shocks to supply chain disruptions—foreign expertise often…
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Abbas at 90: The Palestinian Authority Leader’s Quiet Struggle for a Gaza Role
Unpopular, Diffuse Power, and a Search for Relevance As Mahmoud Abbas marks his 90th birthday, the Palestinian Authority (PA) finds itself at a crossroads that could redefine political leadership across the Palestinian territories. Abbas remains the face of the PA in the West Bank, where he maintains a brutal hold on formal authority. Yet his…
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Changing the narrative: Calgary’s new frontier in sarcoma therapy
Changing the Narrative: Calgary’s Leap into Sarcoma Innovation When Dr. Michael Monument returned to his hometown of Calgary in 2014 after a fellowship at the University of Utah, colleagues warned that the city might not be a natural home for sarcoma research. Sarcoma—an often rare cancer that targets bone and soft tissues and frequently affects…