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UN-Believable: Sexual Misconduct By U.N. Peacekeepers
World  (tags: children, 'HUMANRIGHTS!', UnitedNations, violence, Brothels, UN Peacekeepers Conduct )

Jon
- 623 days ago - english.ohmynews.com
It will be challenging. Just between February 2003 and October 2005 alone, there were 221 cases of sexual misconduct. Impunity was often the outcome. The U.N. peacekeepers are immune from local laws. Some countries don't even have sexual assault laws.
Tibetan Monks Vs Chinese Army --- Lhasa Lockdown
World  (tags: tibet, china, humanrights )

How
- 639 days ago - theglobeandmail.com
Lhasa's historic heart, around the sacred Jokhang temple, was swarming with paramilitary officers and regular police Friday. At least two paramilitary men, in camouflage uniforms, were posted at every alley and street corner in the old town.
U.N. Security Council Says Sexual Violence Akin to War Crimes
World  (tags: 'HUMANRIGHTS!', children, violence, UnitedNations, world, war, politics, government )

Michael
- 638 days ago - latimes.com
The HRN has had a petition in place addressing many of these points. The Security Council lead by the US has finally done the right thing. Now we need to follow up and make sure the ICC is empowered to prosecute the UN Personnel (blue hats).
The Problem With Europe
World  (tags: Europe, EU, European Union, Irish Vote NO!, geopolitics )

Marc
- 642 days ago - stratfor.com
A great article about Europe and the European Union, the Irish rejection of the EU constitution, and why this constitution won't happen. Great geopolitical insight.
Canada Apology for Native Schools BBC NEWS | Americas |
World  (tags: Minority Rights, Canada, apology, state-funded Christian boarding schools, assimilation, physical and sexual abuse )


- 648 days ago - news.bbc.co.uk
Canada has apologised for forcing more than 100,000 aboriginal children to attend state-funded Christian boarding schools aimed at assimilating them.
Prevent and Eventually Abolish Child Sexual Abuse By UN Personnel/Peacekeepers in War-Zones. - The Petition Site
World  (tags: Petirion, UN Peacekeepers, child abuse, child abuse prevention )


- 651 days ago - thepetitionsite.com
We appeal to the UN Secretary General and what agents the office of the UN Secretary General may use to implement change and establish procedures for change, that measures be taken to put a stop to the abuse
Sudan: International Criminal Court Prosecutor Tells Security Council Entire Darfur Region 'Crime Scene', Govt Not Cooperating O
World  (tags: Africa, Darfur, International Criminal Court, Ahmad Harun, Ali Kushayb, organized campaign, Janjaweed militia )


- 652 days ago - allafrica.com
"The entire Darfur region is a crime scene," the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court told the Security Council this morning, adding that "Impunity reigns."
Schools Must Have Children Parliament
World  (tags: India, Children's Rights, School, Parliament )


- 651 days ago - thehindu.com
Every school should practice Children Parliament and allow children to express their views and give their suggestions for their development with open mind, according to N. Markandan, former Vice-Chancellor, Gandhigram Rural University.
Church Castigates Labour Govt for Paying Lip Service to Christianity in Favour of Islam
World  (tags: Labour, Islam, Christianity, Minorities, religion )


- 651 days ago - dailyindia.com
London, June 7: A report commissioned by the Church of England has said that the Labour Government pays "lip service" to Christianity and favours Islam and other minority religions.
US Juvenile Detentions Criticised - World - Home - Brisbanetimes.Com.Au
World  (tags: UN, Juvenile detentions, Guantanamo, Iraq, Afghanistan, US, child abuse, unlawful, imprisonment )


- 652 days ago - brisbanetimes.com.au
UNITED NATIONS experts on child rights have criticised the United States for detaining juveniles at Guantanamo, in Afghanistan and in Iraq, and voiced concern that some may have suffered cruel treatment.
 
 
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