Dr Mark Keen Donald

24/07/2026

No dog should spend their whole life tied to one spot.
A chain can keep a dog alive, but it can also take away exercise, comfort, safety, and the freedom to just be a dog.
Should keeping a dog chained 24/7 be banned nationwide, or should it depend on the situation?

23/07/2026

Same pain, yet half the punishment—why is the legal system still lagging behind? Cats feel physical pain and deep fear, and they can suffer from severe, long-term psychological trauma just like any human being. Yet in many regions, intentionally harming a feline still results in significantly lighter legal consequences than harming a person, even when the inflicted suffering is extreme. With research consistently showing a terrifying link between animal abusers and those who commit violent crimes against humans, do you believe all instances of intentional cruelty toward cats should be mandated as maximum-level federal felonies? See less

23/07/2026

22/07/2026

As Syria moves towards recovery, support for basic services, livelihoods and resilience is more important than ever.

Syrians want more than assistance – they want the chance to shape their futures.

22/07/2026

Global hunger declined for a third consecutive year in 2025, proving that progress is possible. Yet 645 million people still faced hunger and 2.1 billion experienced food insecurity.

The right to food must become a reality for all.

More from the World Food Programme: https://www.wfp.org/news/un-report-global-hunger-levels-ease-third-consecutive-year-regional-disparities-persist

22/07/2026

Conflict remains the leading driver of hunger.

The World Food Programme works in some of the world's most challenging environments, delivering life-saving food in emergencies and helping communities rebuild the systems they depend on.

Because peace cannot take root when people are hungry.

22/07/2026

Every day, the UN works around the world to:

🇺🇳Feed the hungry
🇺🇳Vaccinate children
🇺🇳Promote development
🇺🇳Protect civilians
🇺🇳Support displaced people
🇺🇳Advance human rights & much more.

https://www.un.org/en/essential-un

22/07/2026

Pope Francis always stood on the side of peace. He is missed.