Articles related to "Sierra Leone"
Pirate Fishing In Sierra Leone
Illegal pirate fishing is destroying the economy and quality of life in Sierra Leone, a country that loses US$29 million in revenue to due theft by foreign vessels.
pirate fishing • sierra leone • illegal unregulated and unreported • european union • poverty alleviation
Illegal pirate fishing is destroying the economy and quality of life in Sierra Leone, a country that loses US$29 million in revenue to due theft by foreign vessels.
pirate fishing • sierra leone • illegal unregulated and unreported • european union • poverty alleviation
The Infant Mortality Crisis
1 out of 4 Sierra Leonean children are losing their lives to easily preventable diseases driving home the urgent need for education and economic development.
sierra leone • infant mortality • preventable diseases • education • economic development
1 out of 4 Sierra Leonean children are losing their lives to easily preventable diseases driving home the urgent need for education and economic development.
sierra leone • infant mortality • preventable diseases • education • economic development
More Internet Access For Sierra Leone
In 2005 this US based NGO sent 100 personal computers to Sierra Leone's young people. In 2008 they are just a few sponsors shy of a second shipment.
sierra leone • personal computers • world computer exchange • development • internet
In 2005 this US based NGO sent 100 personal computers to Sierra Leone's young people. In 2008 they are just a few sponsors shy of a second shipment.
sierra leone • personal computers • world computer exchange • development • internet
World's Poorest Countries
Burundi and Sierra Leone are plagued by poverty, violence and suffering. According the United Nations, which African nation is the world's deadliest country to live in?
world's poorest nations • world's poorest countries • nations with lowest gnp • countries with lowest gnp • poor african countries
Burundi and Sierra Leone are plagued by poverty, violence and suffering. According the United Nations, which African nation is the world's deadliest country to live in?
world's poorest nations • world's poorest countries • nations with lowest gnp • countries with lowest gnp • poor african countries
A Place I Never Knew I Never Knew
The Gullah culture may be one of America's best kept secrets.
gullah geechee sea islands united states sierra le
The Gullah culture may be one of America's best kept secrets.
gullah geechee sea islands united states sierra le
Blood Diamonds Smuggled into Legal Diamond Trade
The Kimberley Process has not been foolproof in keeping conflict diamonds out of the legal diamond trade, and most retailers do not take action against selling them.
conflict diamonds • blood diamonds • kimberley process • diamond trade • sierra leone revolutionary united front
The Kimberley Process has not been foolproof in keeping conflict diamonds out of the legal diamond trade, and most retailers do not take action against selling them.
conflict diamonds • blood diamonds • kimberley process • diamond trade • sierra leone revolutionary united front
Gender Violence in Sierra Leone
What triggered the resurgence of Female Genital Cutting in Sierra Leone? What needs to be done to protect women in one of the poorest nations in the world?
sierra leone • women • female genital cutting • poverty • education
What triggered the resurgence of Female Genital Cutting in Sierra Leone? What needs to be done to protect women in one of the poorest nations in the world?
sierra leone • women • female genital cutting • poverty • education
Lutheran World Missions--Ghana (Part 1)
A look at the LC-MS mission work in Ghana, West Africa, supplied by Dave Walker.
lutheran • world • missions • missouri • ghana
A look at the LC-MS mission work in Ghana, West Africa, supplied by Dave Walker.
lutheran • world • missions • missouri • ghana
Sierra Leone Perpetrators Guilty
Three men are convicted for their role in the 11-year long Sierra Leone civil war. The guilty verdict includes the use of child soldiers.
sierra leone • child soldier • civil war • africa • war crimes
Three men are convicted for their role in the 11-year long Sierra Leone civil war. The guilty verdict includes the use of child soldiers.
sierra leone • child soldier • civil war • africa • war crimes
The Children's War
A short history of Sierra Leone concentrating on the root causes of the current conflict there.
africa • sierra leone • liberia • current events • slavery
A short history of Sierra Leone concentrating on the root causes of the current conflict there.
africa • sierra leone • liberia • current events • slavery
Witch-Hunts: A Thing of the Past?
We might rarely think of witches, magic and sorcery outside of Halloween, but they are part of a harsh and brutal reality in other parts of the world.
witch-hunt • africa • south-african witches • male witches • witch burning
We might rarely think of witches, magic and sorcery outside of Halloween, but they are part of a harsh and brutal reality in other parts of the world.
witch-hunt • africa • south-african witches • male witches • witch burning
Assaults on press freedom
The Committee to Protect Journalists recently released its annual report on press freedom and the number of journalists killed, injured or jailed in the past year.
journalism • freedom of speech • committee to protect journalists • chian • russia
The Committee to Protect Journalists recently released its annual report on press freedom and the number of journalists killed, injured or jailed in the past year.
journalism • freedom of speech • committee to protect journalists • chian • russia
Bats In My Belfry
Things that we learn when we are very young have a tendency to stick with us.
bats • mammals • flying foxes • urapunga • wet season
Things that we learn when we are very young have a tendency to stick with us.
bats • mammals • flying foxes • urapunga • wet season
Battling for a free press
The Committee to Protect Journalists' annual report on attacks on the press.
committee to protect journalists • terry anderson • associated press • east timor • sierra leone
The Committee to Protect Journalists' annual report on attacks on the press.
committee to protect journalists • terry anderson • associated press • east timor • sierra leone
Converting a Savage Mind: Conversion and Civilization
This article continues "Converting a Savage Mind," explaining the role that "civilizing the native" played in "converting" Africans to Christianity.
commerce • christianity • and civilization • missionaries • islam
This article continues "Converting a Savage Mind," explaining the role that "civilizing the native" played in "converting" Africans to Christianity.
commerce • christianity • and civilization • missionaries • islam
Blood Diamond Countries
Leonardo DiCaprio's movie Blood Diamond lets us experience the appalling horrors perpetrated by monstrous thugs who rule the lethal blood diamond trade.
blood diamond • exports blood diamonds • imports blood diamonds • leonardo dicaprio blood diamond • trade in blood diamonds
Leonardo DiCaprio's movie Blood Diamond lets us experience the appalling horrors perpetrated by monstrous thugs who rule the lethal blood diamond trade.
blood diamond • exports blood diamonds • imports blood diamonds • leonardo dicaprio blood diamond • trade in blood diamonds
Angelina Jolie on CNN
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt plan to adopt another child
angelina jolie • brad pitt • shiloh • maddox • zahara
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt plan to adopt another child
angelina jolie • brad pitt • shiloh • maddox • zahara
Reasons for Female Genital Cutting
Western literature often portrays FGC as a static "tradition," yet FGC is a changing practice, existing in a wide-range of political, historical, and social contexts.
female genital cutting medical debates • harmful cultural practices and female genital muti • health risks and female genital mutilation • islam and female circumcision • female genital cutting and gender oppression
Western literature often portrays FGC as a static "tradition," yet FGC is a changing practice, existing in a wide-range of political, historical, and social contexts.
female genital cutting medical debates • harmful cultural practices and female genital muti • health risks and female genital mutilation • islam and female circumcision • female genital cutting and gender oppression
Salma Hayek Marries Ex-Fiancé
On again, off again relationship with French business tycoon has a happy ending on Valentine's Day for Hayek as they tie the knot in Paris
salma hayek • francois-henri pinault • gucci • ugly betty • frida
On again, off again relationship with French business tycoon has a happy ending on Valentine's Day for Hayek as they tie the knot in Paris
salma hayek • francois-henri pinault • gucci • ugly betty • frida
Natural Resources and Poverty in Africa
The combined effects of poor governance, corruption and conflicts have turned Africa's vast natural resource endowment into a curse rather than a blessing.
africa natural resources • natural resouces and poverty in africa • ghana's oil find • african gold and diamonds • conflict diamonds
The combined effects of poor governance, corruption and conflicts have turned Africa's vast natural resource endowment into a curse rather than a blessing.
africa natural resources • natural resouces and poverty in africa • ghana's oil find • african gold and diamonds • conflict diamonds
Mae Jemison: An Extraordinary Woman (Part I)
Mae Jemison wanted to be a scientist. She became that and much more. Join me as we look at the story of this incredible woman.
1961 • chicago • mae jemison • scientist • teacher
Mae Jemison wanted to be a scientist. She became that and much more. Join me as we look at the story of this incredible woman.
1961 • chicago • mae jemison • scientist • teacher
Mae Jemison: An Extraordinary Woman (Part II)
Mae Jemison wanted to be a scientist. She became that and much more. Join me as we look at the story this incredible woman.
1961 • chicago • mae jemison • scientist • teacher
Mae Jemison wanted to be a scientist. She became that and much more. Join me as we look at the story this incredible woman.
1961 • chicago • mae jemison • scientist • teacher
History of African Countries
Sites to read about the history of your African ancestors.
african history
Sites to read about the history of your African ancestors.
african history
West Africa
This article is the third in a series on the philatelic evolution of African nations. This month's featured area is West Africa.
This article is the third in a series on the philatelic evolution of African nations. This month's featured area is West Africa.
Book Review: The Devil's Feather
What would you do if you discovered a killer, one who was "getting away with murder" in the midst of the world's many war zones?
the devil's feather by minette walters • minette walters • devil's feather • new mystery novels • british mystery novels
What would you do if you discovered a killer, one who was "getting away with murder" in the midst of the world's many war zones?
the devil's feather by minette walters • minette walters • devil's feather • new mystery novels • british mystery novels
Chimpanzee Attack - Recent Attack of CT Woman
On Monday, Herold's chimpanzee, Travis, attacked her friend in Stamford, Connecticut. Woman suffers severe injuries to face and hands. Listed in critical condition.
recent chimp attack • chimpanzee attack woman • chimp attack woman in connecticut • chimp stamford conn • monday chimp attack
On Monday, Herold's chimpanzee, Travis, attacked her friend in Stamford, Connecticut. Woman suffers severe injuries to face and hands. Listed in critical condition.
recent chimp attack • chimpanzee attack woman • chimp attack woman in connecticut • chimp stamford conn • monday chimp attack
Hold An Eco-wedding
Tying the knot but wish go easy on the earth as well as the pocket book? There are many simple and sustainable ways to turn your white wedding into a greener one.
eco-wedding • turn your white wedding green • sustainable choice • green wedding • green alternative
Tying the knot but wish go easy on the earth as well as the pocket book? There are many simple and sustainable ways to turn your white wedding into a greener one.
eco-wedding • turn your white wedding green • sustainable choice • green wedding • green alternative
Jewelry Designer Trunk Shows
Just in time for Black Friday and holiday gift shopping, many different department stores and jewelry designers are giving truck shows.
jewelry designer trunk shows • holiday jewelry gifts • black friday • oprah damask bracelet • trunk shows
Just in time for Black Friday and holiday gift shopping, many different department stores and jewelry designers are giving truck shows.
jewelry designer trunk shows • holiday jewelry gifts • black friday • oprah damask bracelet • trunk shows
Pygmy Hippo Calf Born in Europe
Civil unrest has prevented serious conservation efforts. Reintroduction of pygmy hippos into protected areas may benefit from species' adaptability to new environments.
pygmy hippopotamus calf • endangered species reintroduction • captive breeding • habitat degradation • logging and deforestation
Civil unrest has prevented serious conservation efforts. Reintroduction of pygmy hippos into protected areas may benefit from species' adaptability to new environments.
pygmy hippopotamus calf • endangered species reintroduction • captive breeding • habitat degradation • logging and deforestation
The Legacy of British Colonisation in Africa
Great Britain began colonising small parts of Africa in the latter part of the 18th century
britain • africa • the legacy of british colonisation in africa • the end of empiire • south africa
Great Britain began colonising small parts of Africa in the latter part of the 18th century
britain • africa • the legacy of british colonisation in africa • the end of empiire • south africa
UN to Combat Drug Trafficking in West Africa
A lucrative cocaine trade is flooding West Africa, which is fast becoming a key transit hub for hundreds of millions of dollars worth of cocaine smuggled to Europe.
drug traffickers in west africa • operating with impunity • exploding drug trade • corruption and security threats in west africa • cocaine seizures
A lucrative cocaine trade is flooding West Africa, which is fast becoming a key transit hub for hundreds of millions of dollars worth of cocaine smuggled to Europe.
drug traffickers in west africa • operating with impunity • exploding drug trade • corruption and security threats in west africa • cocaine seizures
9th African Union Summit
The summit, which concluded on July 3, brought together those who desire to create a United States of Africa with 'gradualists' who feel the continent is not ready yet.
african union summit • ghana • accra • john kufuor • united states of africa
The summit, which concluded on July 3, brought together those who desire to create a United States of Africa with 'gradualists' who feel the continent is not ready yet.
african union summit • ghana • accra • john kufuor • united states of africa
Bible Illuminated - The Book, New Testament
Bible Illuminated is a radical combination of modern photographic images and the American Bible Society's Good News Translation of the New Testament.
bible illuminated the book new testament • modern images bible • glossy magazine-style bible • dag soderberg swedish advertising executive bible • one-legged soccer players picture
Bible Illuminated is a radical combination of modern photographic images and the American Bible Society's Good News Translation of the New Testament.
bible illuminated the book new testament • modern images bible • glossy magazine-style bible • dag soderberg swedish advertising executive bible • one-legged soccer players picture
Black Loyalists in Nova Scotia
The American Revolution divided the US. Those faithful to Britain went to Canada - soldiers, freed slaves, indentured servants and families- as United Empire Loyalists
black loyalists in nova scotia • black loyalists in canada • black pioneers regiment • 3500 black loyalists settle nova scotia • united empire loyalists 1783-1785
The American Revolution divided the US. Those faithful to Britain went to Canada - soldiers, freed slaves, indentured servants and families- as United Empire Loyalists
black loyalists in nova scotia • black loyalists in canada • black pioneers regiment • 3500 black loyalists settle nova scotia • united empire loyalists 1783-1785
Buying Conflict-Free Diamonds
Informed consumers want to buy diamonds that don't fund war and that are mined and produced ethically.
conflict-free diamonds • conflict diamonds • where to buy conflict-free diamonds • diamonds funding war • buying conflict-free diamonds
Informed consumers want to buy diamonds that don't fund war and that are mined and produced ethically.
conflict-free diamonds • conflict diamonds • where to buy conflict-free diamonds • diamonds funding war • buying conflict-free diamonds
Canadian Diamonds
The Canadian diamond industry is brand new and rivaling that of Africa. If you want to buy a Canadian diamond, here's what you should know.
canadian diamonds • canadian diamond industry • blood diamonds • conflict-free diamonds • northwest territories diamonds
The Canadian diamond industry is brand new and rivaling that of Africa. If you want to buy a Canadian diamond, here's what you should know.
canadian diamonds • canadian diamond industry • blood diamonds • conflict-free diamonds • northwest territories diamonds
Collecting Stamps With Elvis And The Beatles
In addition to being the two most important artists in music history, Elvis Presley and the Beatles are also the most popular subjects on postage stamps.
stamps • elvis presley • the beatles • the fab four • united states postal service
In addition to being the two most important artists in music history, Elvis Presley and the Beatles are also the most popular subjects on postage stamps.
stamps • elvis presley • the beatles • the fab four • united states postal service
Diamond Engagement Rings
Buying a diamond ring is an important and expensive purchase, and its not just about the size of the stone. Here's our beginners guide to diamond rings.
diamond • ring • engagement • proposal • jewelry
Buying a diamond ring is an important and expensive purchase, and its not just about the size of the stone. Here's our beginners guide to diamond rings.
diamond • ring • engagement • proposal • jewelry
Doctor's Without Borders
Doctor's Without Borders is an organization dedicated to the humanitarian medical aid of people around the world. Working strictly on a volunteer basis, these people risk their own lives in putting the needs of others above themselves.
medical care • medicine • physicians • doctors • volunteers
Doctor's Without Borders is an organization dedicated to the humanitarian medical aid of people around the world. Working strictly on a volunteer basis, these people risk their own lives in putting the needs of others above themselves.
medical care • medicine • physicians • doctors • volunteers
Female Genital Mutilation in US Immigration Law
Female Genital Mutilation, or FGM, is a classic case of tension between human rights law and cultural relativism. Find out how American courts treat the issue.
us asylum law • fgm in us law • female genital mutilation and asylum • asylum claims for women • fgm in asylum law
Female Genital Mutilation, or FGM, is a classic case of tension between human rights law and cultural relativism. Find out how American courts treat the issue.
us asylum law • fgm in us law • female genital mutilation and asylum • asylum claims for women • fgm in asylum law
Ghana's Trade Economy
Though gold mining & cocoa farming helped a 20% rise in Ghana's exports in 2006, prospects for the West African nation's economy depend on tourism & other services.
ghana’s trade economy • ghana's gold & cocoa exports • oil imports ghana • ghana's gross national product gnp • export partners ghana
Though gold mining & cocoa farming helped a 20% rise in Ghana's exports in 2006, prospects for the West African nation's economy depend on tourism & other services.
ghana’s trade economy • ghana's gold & cocoa exports • oil imports ghana • ghana's gross national product gnp • export partners ghana
How to Buy "Green" Engagement Rings
Make a commitment to the planet and your sweetheart at the same time with "green" rings. (Eco-friendly jewellery may not be as unaffordable as you think.)
finding sustainable jewellery • eco-friendly jewellery • eco-jewelry • conflict-free diamonds • sustainable jewelry
Make a commitment to the planet and your sweetheart at the same time with "green" rings. (Eco-friendly jewellery may not be as unaffordable as you think.)
finding sustainable jewellery • eco-friendly jewellery • eco-jewelry • conflict-free diamonds • sustainable jewelry
Into Danger by Kate Adie
Kate Adie has faced danger throughout her career as a BBC war correspondent. She now asks other people who routinely put themselves at risk: "Why do you do it?"
kate adie • into danger • war correspondent • risking your life for work • tienamin square
Kate Adie has faced danger throughout her career as a BBC war correspondent. She now asks other people who routinely put themselves at risk: "Why do you do it?"
kate adie • into danger • war correspondent • risking your life for work • tienamin square
More Funding Needed for Food Crisis
The World Food Program committed $11.5 billion to the aid the food crisis, but still funding is stretched thin as 22 countries are vulnerable to the threat.
food crisis in haiti • food crisis in ethiopia • world food program • 22 countries are vulnerable • more funding needed for food crisis
The World Food Program committed $11.5 billion to the aid the food crisis, but still funding is stretched thin as 22 countries are vulnerable to the threat.
food crisis in haiti • food crisis in ethiopia • world food program • 22 countries are vulnerable • more funding needed for food crisis
Most Corrupt Trade Nations
International bribery is more rampant than most realize: India, China and Russia are the 3 most corrupt trade nations among 30 of the world's top exporting countries.
world's most corrupt nations • most corrupt nations • world's most corrupt countries • most corrupt countries • international bribery
International bribery is more rampant than most realize: India, China and Russia are the 3 most corrupt trade nations among 30 of the world's top exporting countries.
world's most corrupt nations • most corrupt nations • world's most corrupt countries • most corrupt countries • international bribery
Rainforest Conservation Concessions
Leasing rainforests for conservation purposes is an alternative to national parks and reserves that provides benefits to local economies and helps combat climate change.
rainforest conservation concession • leasing to protect biodiversity • national parks • wildlife reserves • climate change and carbon offsets
Leasing rainforests for conservation purposes is an alternative to national parks and reserves that provides benefits to local economies and helps combat climate change.
rainforest conservation concession • leasing to protect biodiversity • national parks • wildlife reserves • climate change and carbon offsets
Stop Cluster Bombs
The Cluster Munitions Coalition (CMC) and Mines Action Canada (MAC) fight for a worldwide ban on cluster bombs. You can help to ban cluster munitions.
stop cluster bombs • cluster bombs and landmines • the oslo conference • mines action canada • ottawa treaty
The Cluster Munitions Coalition (CMC) and Mines Action Canada (MAC) fight for a worldwide ban on cluster bombs. You can help to ban cluster munitions.
stop cluster bombs • cluster bombs and landmines • the oslo conference • mines action canada • ottawa treaty
The changing nature of war
It's a common thought that in our civilised age, in this "The end of History", the need for, and indeed the desirability and likelihood of armed conflict, has declined
war • 21st century warfare • peacemaking • iraq war • foreign policy
It's a common thought that in our civilised age, in this "The end of History", the need for, and indeed the desirability and likelihood of armed conflict, has declined
war • 21st century warfare • peacemaking • iraq war • foreign policy
Todd Reed's Jewelry Designs With Patina
Todd Reed, Inc. is now combining eco-friendly raw diamonds with oxidized sterling silver to create wearable pieces of art.
todd reed • raw diamonds • jewelry designers • eco-friendly jewelry • rose-cut diamonds
Todd Reed, Inc. is now combining eco-friendly raw diamonds with oxidized sterling silver to create wearable pieces of art.
todd reed • raw diamonds • jewelry designers • eco-friendly jewelry • rose-cut diamonds
Trade Culture Time Horizons
International consultants & lawyers from Norway, Canada, U.S. and U.K. must consider the longer-term orientation of cultures like China, Japan, Vietnam, Brazil & India.
trade culture time horizons • long-term orientation countries • encourage large savings • international consultants & lawyers • pakistan
International consultants & lawyers from Norway, Canada, U.S. and U.K. must consider the longer-term orientation of cultures like China, Japan, Vietnam, Brazil & India.
trade culture time horizons • long-term orientation countries • encourage large savings • international consultants & lawyers • pakistan
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