Human Rights
World Bank: Emphasize Civil Participation in Burma
The World Bank should promote civil society participation in proposed development programs in Burma, Human Rights Watch said in a letter to the World Bank released today. The World Bank’s board of directors is scheduled to meet on February 16, 2012, in Washington, DC, to discuss future programs in Burma.
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Nearly 2,000 African communities end female genital mutilation – UN
Ceremonial knives used in FGM/C by members of the Bondo society in Sierra Leone. Photo: IRIN/Bryna Hallam
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Census aims to improve the lives of refugees in the Dominican Republic
The census, which began last week with funding from the United States administration, will provide more accurate data on the number of refugees in the Caribbean nation and will record basic information such as age, gender, nationality, place of current residence, and family details.
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Syria: Ban voices deep regret after Security Council fails to agree on resolution
Syrian women protesting in May 2011
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Military in Syria bombards civilians, killing more than 200
In the worst violence of the near year-long crackdown by government forces, Syrian security forces have launched a massive attack on the people of Homs.
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Canada, US imams issue fatwa declaring honour killings, domestic violence 'un-Islamic'
Imams across Canada and the United States have issued a moral ruling condemning honour killings, domestic violence and misogyny as "un-Islamic."
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China admits cutting Internet, phone access in areas rocked by violence against Tibetans
Chinese authorities have admitted to cutting off mobile phone and internet connections in areas where Tibetans were shot dead last month.
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UN Women to focus on boosting economic empowerment and political roles
Michelle Bachelet, Executive Director of UN Women, discusses the Office on the one-year anniversary of its establishment.
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NEPAL: Fears of violence during expected Kathmandu squatter eviction
Thousands of landless squatters turned out in protest
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SOMALIA: SGBV on rise in Hargeisa IDP camps
Fouzia Hassan, 50, an IDP at the Stadium camp in Hargeisa, Somaliland
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