Articles related to "Human Rights Abuses"

The Guantanamo Bay prison houses those unprotected by the Geneva Conventions and detains alleged enemy combatants against the U.S.--The place is slated to fall.

In the wake of Israel's Gaza Strip offensive, Hamas has received widespread popular support. Hamas' abuse of Palestinian civilians has been forgotten.

A recent article in the New York Times cited the statistic that 1 in 7 people released from Guantanamo Bay returned to terrorism. The article didn't look at the other 6.

A look at China's crackdown in Tibet, a brief history of the disputed region and why it has taken the forthcoming Beijing Olympics to bring it to the world's attention.

One of the worst human rights abuses is the abuse of a child. However, the practice of child witch-branding is one of the most malicious human rights abuses.

Ms. Ali explains how the West, a liberal democracy, and the Islamic culture are diametrically opposed morally and philosophically especially with respect to human rights.

The forcible and illegal removal of Bushmen from their homelands is conflict in anybody's language. But under the Kimberly Process, these diamonds are clean.

The International Criminal Court wants Omar Hassan al-Bashir to faces charges he orchestrated atrocities in Darfur.

The embattled Gambian government recently shocked the world by sanctioning mass kidnappings disguised as witch hunting.

An introduction to Amnesty International, a human rights organization, with details on the work of the organization, its history and how people can get involved.

Women in Afghanistan endure a level of suppression that most Westerners find offensive.

Aboriginal Deaths in Custody In Australia are higher than those of South Africa at the peak of Apartheid.

Despite being ruled by a ruthless military dictatorship, Burma is a country that still manages to attract foreign investment and multinational corporations.

Human Rights Watch recently released a report criticizing the United Nations for not doing enough to protect human rights in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Human Rights Watch recently released a report criticizing the United Nations for not doing enough to protect human rights in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

History of India's involvement in Sri Lankan government's war against the Tamil independence movement.

European Australians have been deemed incapable of deciding their own destinies in light of a leaked Child Rape Dossier.

An insidious practice has taken root in Akwa Ibom state in Nigeria. The horrific custom of branding children as witches has resulted in the abuse of numerous children.

Since 1986 Uruguay's Ley de Caducidad, an "expiry" law, has protected members of Uruguay's military. October 2009 elections and the Supreme Court may change that.

Cultural diplomacy describes a form of diplomacy that places an emphasis on cultural recognition and understanding as a basis for dialogue.

The beginning of the 21st century has presented Africa with new choices of partners. It is important however, to examine why Europe lost Africa.

Sri Lankan indigenous people were evicted from their traditional lands in the name of "wilderness conservation".

Most indigenous societies had drugs and alcohol before colonisation, but with little or no addiction and abuse. So why do we have such high levels of drug abuse now?

In Australia a free trade agreement with the United States means bad news for Aboriginal communities, just as it was for First Nations in Mexico, Chile and Canada.

Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have both criticised Moldovan authorities for their record on human rights.

Waging a war with immature pranks does not help the otherwise serious argument this group might have had.

Many mines in the eastern DRC are controlled by rebels and the national army, which terrorize the local populations. The mined minerals are used in consumer electronics.

Being eco-fashionable can be easy; Imus shares some valuable tips from "The Essential Green You"; the third book in the New York Times Best-Selling series Green This!

Writer Hal Duncan, author of Vellum and its follow-up Ink talks about the kind of political change he would like to see happening on a global scale.

The investigation and prosecution of suspects in the 2006 murder of Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya remains a legally uncertain and politically charged process.

Immigrants come to America often looking for a brighter future, but in some recent cases there are people who find themselves sold to families and worked as a slave.

North Korea has agreed to disable all its nuclear facilities by the end of 2007.

Canada has introduced new measures requiring visitors from the Czech Republic, and Mexico to have visas. The regulations are designed to limit refugee claimants.

A general involved in human rights abuses during Guatemala's civil war ran for president.

In the early part of the Korean War the South Korean military and police executed at least 5,000 civilians they feared would help the invading North Korean army.

China has long sought to dominate Tibet and now is using economic rather than political colonization.

Whether it's for old people, melons, physical fitness, peasants, cows, sheep or Prince Charles, across the planet, people get days off work for the most bizarre reasons.

Do news stories really reflect what citizens want? Analyzing the flow of information is an important step towards becoming informed citizens.

Knowledge of the use of child soldiers in Burma continues to result in reports of human rights abuses, but no action on the part of the international community.

The decision by the International Criminal Court to arrest Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir has once again revived old rivalries in Africa between China and the West.

The UN Global Compact is an initiative to improve the social responsibility of business. It comprises 10 principles relating to human rights, environment and labour.

Diamonds in the form of wedding or engagement rings or any other form of jewelery are treasured and cherished items. Make sure you only buy non-conflict diamonds.

If you want to lend a hand with the conflict in Darfur, these organizations may be a place to start.

Chris Patten's book "East and West" is a carefully thought defence of liberal democracy, and an interesting account of his negotations with China.

The Former president of Peru was returned to his home country to face charges for corruption and human rights violations.

Media and porn are powerful social engineering tools driving women's poor body image, fueling demand for cosmetic surgery. It's a boon for surgeons, but a bust for women.

The Japanese forced over 200,000 women into sexual slavery between 1932-1945.

Some analysts say the Taliban's increasing influence in Pakistan is leading to increases in the number of attacks against Christian churches and homes.

According to several experts North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il has a personality disorder.

Each November, peace activists from all over the Americas gather at Fort Benning in Columbus, Georgia, to demand an end to U.S.-led military repression in Latin America.