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Top UN official in West Africa urges end to ‘unprecedented’ spate of violence in Nigeria

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Since June 2013, attacks in northeastern Nigeria have resulted in...

Greenpeace “thanks” P&G for forest destruction as protest takes place at company’s HQ

Greenpeace released a spoof video of the Procter & Gamble’s “Thank You Mom” advertisement showing how deforestation for palm oil is orphaning orangutans in Indonesian. Greenpeace activists also took action at P&G’s...

The IMF Mission at the Conclusion of a Staff Visit to Vanuatu

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Mr. Vladimir Klyuev visited Port Vila, Vanuatu, during February 23 – March 4, 2014 to discuss the economic outlook and policies with the authorities, private sector repre...

Honduras: Select Impartial, Credible Ombudsman

The Honduran Congress should conduct a transparent, impartial, and participatory process for electing the country’s next human rights ombudsman, Human Rights Watch said.