The future of Afghan Women on a bus named Courage

KABUL (Afghanistan) – Its name is “BBB”, acronym for Brave Business in a Bus. It’s the first mobile incubator for female entrepreneurship in Afghanistan, and it was created by Selene Biffi, born in Monza (Italy) 42 years ago and founder of She Works for Peace (SWFP) which for over 15 years has been involved in projects related to education and the creation of employment for women and young people in Afghanistan. 

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CORRIERE CANADESE / Usa: la nostra babysitter ormai è discutibile

TORONTO – Il preludio alla “guerra economica” con gli Stati Uniti (Trump) non è ancora finito. Il Discorso sullo Stato dell’Unione di stasera e le conseguenti ricadute potrebbero determinare quanto serio possa essere Trump o quanto risoluto il suo impegno nel mettere gli americani al di sopra di qualsiasi obbligo internazionale – reale, implicito o inteso – che renda la pace e l’armonia alternative praticabili all’etica delle bande di strada… Read More in Corriere Canadese >>> 

The day of destiny: tariffs – our baby sitter is now suspect

TORONTO – The prelude to the “economic warfare with the USA (Trump) is not over yet. The State of the Union Address tonight and the consequent fallout may determine how serious Trump may be or how resolute his commitment to put Americans ahead of any international obligations – real, implicit or implied – that make peace and harmony viable alternatives to street-gang ethics. Continue reading

Italian Talents at the Oscars

TORONTO – With the 97th Academy Awards now in the can and the perennial “shock wins” and “snubs” recorded into history, we can reflect on the Italian perspective of the momentous evening. While Italian talents certainly weren’t the Belle of the Oscar Ball, there was one Italian icon nominated for the first time in her career. Daughter of Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini, Isabella Rossellini was recognized for her supporting role as Sister Agnes in the Vatican thriller and Best Picture nominee Conclave. The statuette however, inevitably went to Zoe Saldana for her performance in the critical darling Emilia Perez.

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