The slave trade did not end with the civil war. In fact, there are more than 27 million people enslaved around the world right now, according to an info-graphic from Good magazine.
SYDNEY, Australia -- Pope Benedict XVI apologized Saturday to victims of child sex abuse by Roman Catholic clergy, describing their acts as "evil" and a grave betrayal of trust.
The mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children, calls for a focus on the human rights aspects of the issue of trafficking in persons. I come to this position with many years of human rights activism behind m
The most important right of a child is 'to be a child', to have adults take responsibility for him until he can reasonably take care of himself. Children are to look forward to their parents for the supply of their basic necessities of life.
Israel's threats against Iran are in gross violation of the UN Charter which clearly states in Article 2 that "All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity......
Ts is a MUST WATCH VIDEO. It is a bit choppy, at least on my computer, it stops and starts, but it is too important to ignore. PLEASE PASS ON FAR AND WIDE.
Director, Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, yesterday called for strict punishment by the government for the violation of the rights of women and children.
Concord, NH (AHN) - Cyber-bullying is rising as "netizens" find it easier-and-easier to post photos and videos on social-networking websites and harass victims.
Let's find out whether one well-directed thought is a gentle but effective way for all us ordinary people to restore peace on earth. A Live Aid of scientific experiments will test the power of group mind to lower violence around the world...
We call upon the Akwa Ibom State Government and the Nigerian Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) to do everything in their powers to protect and save the lives of these innocent children.
Almost like an invading army, rapists are prowling the nooks and crannies of the country, raping 100 unsuspecting women weekly and even defiling baby girls. Worst still, some of the victims die or are left with physical hurt and psychological trauma for l
The UN says the decision comes after recent violence and as a precaution after an international prosecutor accused Sudan's president of genocide.
Judges at the International Criminal Court have still to decide if there are reasonable grounds to issue
Chinese Propaganda to make themselves look clean.
Do note they don't dare mention the skinning of our cats and dogs:( They even call other media terrorists.
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo recruited two more Internet service providers - AT&T Corp. (T) and Time Warner Inc.'s (TWX) AOL - to join his battle against child pornography on the Internet.
