Human Rights
Where Women See Freedom in Suicide, Rights Activism Saves Lives
Afghan activists who defend the basic rights of women will be fighting an uphill battle for years to come. They face opposition from members of their own communities and from conservative media outlets and politicians.
What You Need to Know About Guinea’s Presidential Election (part 2)
In the second part of the three-part series, we look at Guinea’s military history and the critical political role of security forces.
Analysis: Guinea’s Presidential Election (part 1)
Guinea’s transition to democracy is a difficult one. In advance of the second-round of the presidential election scheduled for Sunday October 31, we look at Guinea’s recent political past in the first of a three-part series.
UNESCO Pulls The Plug on “Dictator Prize”
UNESCO’s executive board puts the controversial Obiang prize on hold, indefinitely.
Ending Impunity: Bringing Truth to Light in the Great Lakes Region
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights released a comprehensive report on war crimes and human rights violations in the DRC between 1993 and 2003. A first step to ending a culture of impunity in the region?
Exclusive: Interview with Mary Robinson
Exclusive interview with Mary Robinson. We talk about the importance of a comprehensive human rights approach to development and the MDGs.
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The SC; HRC; DPRK; South Sudan
The SC: The Security Council today held its last consultations under the Council Presidency of ROK. Tomorrow, Russia will take over the rotating Presidency of the Security Council for March under Ambassador Vitaly Churkin.
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The SG; Mali; Middle East; Palestine
The SG: At the Fifth Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in Vienna, Austria today, the SG emphasized the role of youth in ensuring a “prosperous, equitable and peaceful future.”
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The SG; DRC; HRC; Palestinian Prisoner
The SG: In Ethiopia over the weekend, the SG is now in the United Arab Emirates. Today he met with Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, where the two discussed developments in the region, including Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan, and in the Middle East Peace Process.
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