Every morning, more than 250 stray dogs gather near this woman's kitchen because they know she will not let them go hungry.
Having come from a modest farming family in Bihar, she moved to Gurugram in search of a better life. However, her life changed after she rescued a mother dog that had been locked up in a factory for 14 days. This act of compassion turned into a lifelong mission.
Today, she does not run a shelter nor does she have a large team. She works as a teacher and gives private lessons, spending almost all her earned rupees on feeding and caring for her canine family. To keep the dogs with her, she even changed residences five times, eventually moving to the outskirts of the city.
Despite battling severe anemia and recommendations for complete bed rest, she continues to get up every morning to ensure that none of the dogs go to sleep hungry.
If people wish to support her mission and help feed these innocent creatures, they can make a donation using the provided details. Any small contribution can make a significant difference.
Shortly before the United Nations celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees on July 28, the validity of this document is seriously threatened. The main risk factors include the collapse of humanitarian financial support, a decrease in resettlement efforts, and a growing trend of governments refusing to accept people seeking protection.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC), founded in 1933 at the suggestion of physicist Albert Einstein, has warned about this situation. According to the IRC, more than 50 million individuals have been forced to leave their homes and depend on the protections established by the Convention. This number is aggravated by a drop of over 27 billion euros in verified humanitarian funding last year and a reduction of more than half of global resettlement commitments.
This deterioration affects both original signatory countries and other nations, as many governments are limiting integration programs as the flow of fleeing people increases. A recent report by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), released at the end of June, indicates that about 118 million people are refugees or forcibly displaced globally. Although UNHCR noted a reduction in the number of refugees in 2025—an unprecedented event in a decade—the organization considers current levels to remain 'dramatically high.'
The defense of the need to protect those fleeing persecution and conflict was articulated for the first time by a scientist. Fridtjof Nansen, a Norwegian polar explorer and diplomat, was appointed in 1921 as the first High Commissioner for Refugees within the League of Nations, the predecessor to the UN. After World War I (1914-1918) and the Russian Revolution of 1917, millions were displaced in Europe, many stateless, as governments like the Soviet Union revoked the citizenship of their opponents abroad.
Nansen realized that charity was not enough for refugees, who, without a valid passport, could not work, travel legally, or establish residence. Therefore, he advocated for the creation of legal norms that would oblige countries to guarantee minimum civil rights. He developed the first internationally recognized identity and travel document for refugees, which earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1922.
After his death in 1930, the humanitarian office he led continued its work, culminating in the 1933 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees under the auspices of the League of Nations. This document introduced, for the first time, the guarantee of non-refoulement for refugees at risk in Europe. This milestone served as the basis for the UN to promulgate the current 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees after World War II.
David Miliband, President of the IRC, emphasizes that the Convention represents a promise made during one of the darkest periods in history: 'No one fleeing persecution should be returned to danger. This promise remains as vital today as it was in 1951.' Over the past 75 years, the Convention has helped millions rebuild their lives, reunite with family, and contribute to host communities.
Miliband concludes that this anniversary should be a moment to celebrate the successes of the Convention, defend what works, and correct flaws, stressing that 'the question is not whether solutions exist, but whether governments have the political courage to implement them.' Currently, 149 nations are signatories to at least one of the two fundamental legal instruments: the 1951 Convention or its 1967 Protocol, which expanded the scope beyond Europe. Portugal has a distinct historical trajectory regarding the 1951 Convention, marked by two distinct political phases: initial approval under the Estado Novo regime and full implementation and modernization after April 25th.
The government of António de Oliveira Salazar approved adherence to the treaty in October 1960, with ratification deposited with the UN in December. However, following the original 1951 text, Portugal applied the geographical restriction, committing only to refugees in European territory. Only after the fall of the dictatorship and the colonial empire in 1976 did the country fully integrate into the international humanitarian system. Today, the State actively supports the institutional autonomy of UNHCR, promoting reception and combating discrimination, and actively participates in European Union relocation schemes, receiving asylum seekers from critical Mediterranean areas and unaccompanied minors.
});The head of the Government and his Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt, issued an initial statement affirming that they will dedicate themselves with great determination to investigating the alleged 'abominable act' and ensuring it is duly punished.
Friedrich Merz expressed solidarity with the victims of the hit-and-run and thanked the intervention of the security forces. The executive informed that the Chancellor was notified immediately after the events and maintains close contact with the Interior Minister and the security authorities of the state city of Berlin.
In turn, Dobrindt confirmed being in continuous communication with the authorities of the federal state of Berlin and offered the support of the federal government.
An incident occurred in Tiergarten park, in Berlin, where the LGBTI+ Pride March ended on Saturday night. One individual died and sixteen people were injured due to an event involving a commercial vehicle.
The police classified the occurrence as a hit-and-run. The vehicle involved, a white van, was found by the authorities empty, parked near a tree in the park, adjacent to the route taken by the march.
Those responsible for the vehicle are on the run and are sought by the police authorities. As a consequence of the incident, the conclusion of the LGBTI+ March celebrations, which included concerts and fairs, was canceled, and the organizers requested participants to return home.
In response to the episode, the President of the Berlin Chamber condemned the incident, describing it as 'an attack against a free and open society to the world.' Kai Wegner stated in a post on the social network X that after a peaceful and colorful demonstration, the display of a tolerant and peaceful Berlin suffered an attack in the most violent way possible, emphasizing that 'Berlin is the city of freedom - and our freedom was attacked in the most terrible way.'
A police representative informed journalists that measures are being taken against the suspect and that the search for this individual is proceeding at an accelerated pace. Without disclosing his identity, he added that the person was already known to the police and is a native of Berlin.
Based on preliminary findings of the investigation, a suspect has been identified. He is known as a member of Islamic circles in Berlin, stated the police representative.
The attack occurred on Saturday evening when a white van crashed into people gathered in Tiergarten Park, near the route of the LGBTQ+ Pride parade. One person died as a result of the incident, and at least sixteen were injured; some victims are in critical condition.
The police immediately halted the celebration and concert planned near the Brandenburg Gate and also appealed on social media for people to leave the scene. Berlin police representative Florian Nat announced in a video message published on official accounts that an intensive search for possible suspects is underway.
Police representative Alexander Klute told the Associated Press that Berlin authorities currently have no information regarding the motives, identity of the perpetrator, or any other similar details.
According to the authorities, the van hit several people before colliding with a tree. Testimony was being collected in the park overnight, and information was being examined regarding whether some victims might have been injured by cold weapons, although it was 'too early' to draw any conclusions.
The Mayor of Berlin, Kai Wegner, expressed shock over the incident, stating: 'After a peaceful and vibrant parade, the call for a tolerant and peaceful Berlin was attacked in the most brutal way. This is an attack on our free and cosmopolitan society.'
Authorities called on witnesses to provide videos or photos of the attack and activated an emergency line for people looking for relatives or friends. Hundreds of thousands of people participated in the annual Berlin parade, known as Christopher Street Day, which is one of the largest LGBTQ+ celebrations in Europe.
Before the incident, the event was proceeding peacefully: thousands of people walked through the city streets for hours, dancing and cheering around 80 parade floats that were part of the procession. The event near the Brandenburg Gate was canceled at 10:15 PM local time shortly after the incident, and participants were asked to return home and avoid passing through the park where the attack took place.
