Documents tagged "Historically"
Found 4 documents with this tag
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_033528.txt
The document discusses the role of UNRWA in supporting Palestinian refugees and whether it is vital for their future. It mentions that historically the United States has been a major funder of the agency but has recently cut its funding, angering Palestinians who refuse to restart peace talks with Israel. The author also reflects on how former President Barack Obama missed an opportunity to advance the peace process in 2009 when he had a Palestinian prime minister who was respected by Israelis and focused on building infrastructure for a future state rather than liberation efforts. Additionally, there is mention of travel opportunities in Israel and new developments related to religion, oversight, and the last survivor of the Sobibor uprising dying at age 97 in Israel.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_033517.txt
The document discusses UNRWA's importance for the Palestinians and its funding issues after the Trump administration cut funding due to their perceived flaws. It also mentions Obama's missed opportunity in 2009 to advance peace talks between Israel and Palestine when he had a prime minister respected by Israelis. Additionally, there are links to read more on these topics as well as information on travel to Israel and a religion section.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_033253.txt
This document discusses the mass exodus of Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar and China's involvement in the situation. The Chinese ambassador is reported to have told high-level officials that the operation should be treated as an internal affair, which aligns with China's historical principle of non-interference across international boundaries. However, there is more complexity to China's position due to their political interests in ASEAN and Myanmar's critical geographic location for China's economic concerns. Dr. Robert Lawrence Kuhn, a long-term advisor to the Chinese government, provides insight into China's stance on this issue.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_027071.txt
The document discusses the impact of funding decline on female empowerment through the FC2 female condom and the increase of HIV/AIDS worldwide, with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa where 70% of people living with HIV are women. The document also highlights that male and female condoms remain the only dual protection devices in the world for STI prevention and unplanned pregnancy, with the FC2 female condom being the only device under full control of women. It is noted that when a male and female condom are both available in the same market, the overall number of protected sex acts increases. However, funding has decreased, leading to a major decline in female condom procurement in Africa.