Promises to protect women from unsafe abortions must be kept, UN-backed forum told
More needs to be done to protect women from the dangers of unsafe abortions, a United Nations official told a forum in Ghana that is examining the extent of the problem in Africa, where some 5.5 million unsafe abortions are performed annually.
GENDER: Sexual violence used to "break the will" of civilians
Modern war is often not about soldier against soldier, but a struggle to "break the will of civilians - women, girls, men and boys" by whatever means possible - including rape - the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) State of the World Population 2010 report...
Tax Officer Encourages College Students Acting as Whistle-blowers
Ms. Lin, Chung Yuan, Chief of Taipei Tax Administration, stated in her speech in a university campus to encourage college students to act as whistleblowers to receive rewards for reporting tax evasions to Tax Administration of amount up to NT$...
Taiwanese People Seeking Help from the International Community
Since 1971, Taiwan's seat in the United Nations has been replaced by P.R.C. This has resulted in a difficult situation for the Taiwan government to have formal status to participate in many international affairs. However, in the 15th session of the UN...
Abuse Allegations at Classified U.S. Site in Afghanistan
Former detainees held at a classified detention facility in Afghanistan claim mistreatment by U.S. military, the Open Society Foundations said in a report released today. The accounts by Afghans—who refer to the site as “Tor Jail” or “Black Jail”—are...
SECURITY COUNCIL VOTES TO KEEP UN PEACEKEEPING MISSION IN HAITI FOR ANOTHER YEAR
The Security Council today voted to extend the mandate of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Haiti until 15 October 2011, while underlining the significance of next month’s presidential and legislative polls in laying the foundation for a...
SRI LANKA: Crisis Group refuses to appear before flawed Commission
In a joint letter, the International Crisis Group, Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have declined the invitation of Sri Lanka's Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) to appear before it. The Sri Lankan government is promoting...
SRI LANKA: Crisis Group refuses to appear before flawed Commission
YEMEN: Emergency aid delivery in Al-Jawf challenged by insecurity
Tribal conflicts, roadblocks, hijacking and unexploded mines are hindering effective aid delivery to thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in northern Al-Jawf governorate, say aid workers and community leaders.
Reflections on the Constitution -- SRI LANKA
A place where there is no room for justice is not a nation but a madhouse. That is what Sri Lanka has become today. Ask anyone who has sought justice for any problem they have faced.
