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      Ten Surprisingly Good Things That Happened in 2022

      Ten Surprisingly Good Things That Happened in 2022

      While some are only partial gains, they are all steps towards a more just, peaceful and sustainable world.

      Medea Benjamin
      Dec 21, 2022

      With wars raging in Ukraine, Yemen, Somalia and elsewhere, Roe v. Wade overturned and our resources being wasted on militarism instead of addressing the climate crisis, it can be hard to remember the hard-won progress being made. As we end a difficult year, let's pause to remind ourselves of some of the positive changes that happened in 2022 that should inspire us to do more in the year to come. While some are only partial gains, they are all steps towards a more just, peaceful and sustainable world.

      1. The growth of Latin America's "Pink Tide." Continuing the wave of progressive wins in 2021, Latin America saw two new critical electoral victories: Gustavo Petro in Colombia and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Brazil. When President Biden's June Summit of the Americas excluded Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela, several Latin American leaders declined to attend, while others used the opportunity to push the United States to respect the sovereignty of the countries in the region. (Stay tuned for CODEPINK's spring forum "In Search of a New U.S. Policy for a New Latin America.")

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      Raging Wars, Soaring Hunger Put Women and Girls in Crosshairs, Warns UN

      "A toxic mix of crises--conflicts, climate, skyrocketing costs, and the ripple effects of the Ukraine war--are inflicting a devastating toll on the forcibly displaced. This is being felt across the world, but women and girls are particularly suffering."

      Brett Wilkins
      Nov 25, 2022

      Armed conflict, climate change, economic stressors, and humanitarian aid shortfalls are among the leading drivers of increased gender-based violence, the head of the United Nations' refugee agency said on Friday, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls.

      "There is a shocking, pernicious cycle of hunger and insecurity, each exacerbating the other and fueling risks to women and girls."

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      80 Nations Including US Commit to Better Protect Civilians From Urban Bombing

      "This declaration sends a clear message that using explosive weapons in populated areas causes unacceptable civilian suffering and devastation and must stop," said one campaigner.

      Brett Wilkins
      Nov 18, 2022

      The United States--whose military has killed more foreign civilians than any other armed force on the planet since the end of World War II--on Friday joined 79 other nations in signing a declaration aimed at protecting civilians from explosive weapons in populated areas.

      "It is time for all states to endorse and implement the declaration to help civilians and their communities during and after conflict."

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