SOCIAL Restrictions in Pakistan
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SEXUAL HARASSMENT HAPPENS IN DAYLIGHT .
The recent case of sexual harassment at LUMS reveals many disturbing facets of Pakistani society – I will write more on the……
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A message from George Orwell: your digital rights
FOUNDATION OF MUSLIM LEAGUE (part 3)
Recap: In my previous Blog FOUNDATION OF MUSLIM LEAGUE (part 2), I told u about the Aftermath of the uprising of 1857. About……
GMA: “Born to be wild” an eye opener
Image courtesy of http://kapusogmatv.blogspot.com INTRODUCTION: This blog is intended to give information about “The crucial……
HUMAN RIGHTS
Pakistan had a tumultuous year in 2014. Sectarian attacks continued with impunity, military operations in North Waziristan displaced……
Women of today world
Women of today world either in East or West losing her dignity. While the liberalism raise slogan for equality ,i never understand……
The Mullah Outside the Mosque
Imagine this: You are praying somewhere very special and holy, when suddenly you are surrounded by a group of angry men trying to……
Do you know that Egyptian workers were known to organize labor strikes?
Even though they regarded the pharaoh as a kind of living god, Egyptian workers were not afraid to protest for better working conditions.……
Google is policing
I am really kinda worried. Google Blogger had posted a green warning message that on March 23rd, they are telling users that they……
My Rights I Value, as much as I value that of others!
https://www.facebook.com/notes/krishnamurthi-balaji/our-feelings-are-our-right-/10151746044440978 Our feelings are our Right ! The……
Oral Stories Project 8: Human Rights
Despite fragile gains made in the last decade in the area of women’s rights, women in many parts of Afghanistan are……
Snow-For Afghan Mother’s Day
A mother, I live in Afghanistan.There is no safety here, no feelingfor humanity, no feeling for a logical life,no understanding for……
First Daughter,
I am ShahidaSister to four smart and kind brothers and a beautiful little sisterFirst daughter of parents proud that all……
The High Price of Freedom of Speech
Why must journalists pay the price of a nonsense war? I had not yet recovered from the killings of the American journalists by ISIS,……
#EducationCountdown! Abolish Child Labour
15 million children are working and not in school! “Shoe cleaner child in street of Kabul”This child is working in the……
WOMEN IN ISLAM
women in Islam are appreciated and highly respected,opposite to a lot of misleading and incorrect information that are widely……
Women’s Rights in Pakistan
Women’s Rights in Pakistan n Women are the part of our society. They deserve equal rights like men. They should……
The making of the Declaration of Human Rights
Eleanor Roosevelt was the widow of American President F.D. Roosevelt, who was in my ways the founder of the idea of the UN. After……
"Honor Killing", No Honor in Killing
Women have no consideration, honor and value in the society of Pakistan. The “Honor Killing” tramples the woman rights……
Human rights in Islam (Part 2)
The right of peace: Islam is a religion of peace. Islam insists upon such state which is peaceful for its……
Human rights in Islam (Part 1)
Today man has his basic rights and also his responsibilities. As a supreme creature of all, he has some basic rights and responsibilities……
WOMAN IS SURROUNDED BY PROBLEMS
After the fatigue of life, shadow of a mother's love, selfless love of sister and sincerity of wife is not less than that shady tree……
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT Women are an integral part of this nation. They are the mother of mankind. According to the great poet and philosopher……
What Is PLR Content?
Everyone has heard of PLR content. But is PLR content? PLR stands for private label right. This can include several different……
UK Constitution (The Magna Carta)
Governing Law The Magna Carter & Bill of Rights From 1688/9 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magna_Carta
Security issues regarding bitcoins
Inhibiting invalid transactions from a given person's or corporate's wallet is what bitcoin security is. A single bitcoin deal shifts……
Democracy in a Country
Democracy! The word of democracy, actually means freedom and government of people to people and are selecting to the choice and votes……
Afghanistan's Landmark Election: The Hope for Peace and Improved Rights, Opportunities for the Disabled
It has been an eventful week so far in Afghanistan following the landmark April 5th election where Afghans defied Taliban intimidation……
A BRIEF MODERN HISTORY OF NORTH AMERICA
In North America a progression of conflicts between the French and the Indians occasioned the developments there which went hand in……
To be in the shoes of an Italian girl
Staying here in Filmannex, I started to read about the condition of women around the world, and the situation they live in. That made……
Story of Kashmir
South Asian peace can only be achieved by solving the dispute of Kashmir between the two atomic powers Pakistan and India. History……
problem of women in society as compare to man
Today we talk about the problems of women in the society.In the society women face many problem like house,job and social work etc.In……
Perché sto realizzando un film documentario
Credo fortemente nel fatto che la storia possa e debba essere cambiata, ma di certo ci vuole tempo e può essere fatto……
Access to information for a better govern
The right of access to information is one of the most important rights of humanity and rights of citizens. This right has mentioned……
THE LAST SERMON OF THE HOLY PROPHET HAZRAT MUHAMMAD (PBUH)
THE LAST SERMON OF THE HOLY PROPHET HAZRAT MUHAMMAD (PBUH) Islam wrap all the feature of human life. It is not only a faith……
How literacy can help to empower women in Pakistan?
AS we all know that education/literacy is the key factor for women empowerment. And this is not an issue which is only in Pakistan……
THE RIGHTS OF MEN AND WOMEN
In Islam seet we have the best rights of between the men and women in another religien don,t have the good benifits an rights for……
CAIRO UNIVERSITY 5
13-Faculty of Agriculture : In 1889 , the faculty of agriculture was established in its current location but it was called Giza palace .……
A professional photographer - Peggy Kelsey Talks about #AfghanWomen and #DigitalLiteracy
Peggy Kelsey, a professional photographer, was privileged to meet with a delegation of 14 Afghan women who passed through Austin,……
A good citizen
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“Theodore Roosevelt” said, "The first requisite of a good citizen in this Republic of ours is that he shall be able……
Human Rights in Afghanistan
Afghanistan is a country that have been with long time crises and problems of social, political, economic, cultural and military.……
One wife is good, 50 wives is better!
You must be having your personal opinion on love and marriage. So do I. And recently I with my personal opinion was talking to a very……
Importance of “Tawba” (Repentance) in Islam
What is repentance? Repentance is to review one's actions and feel remorseful or to regret for past wrong deeds/or wrong……
Rights of Guests in Islam
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Islam enjoins upon the Muslims to treat their guests with hospitality. Abu hurairash has reported Allah’s messenger as……
Afghan women
Women are the most important part of a society and also they have a big rule in making of a society, because of this they should be……
Migliora la tua abilità di scrittura su Film Annex utilizzando l'alfabetizzazione digitale
Scrivere è un'abilità acquisita. Certo, alcune persone nascono con una predisposizione congenita, ma nessun talento……
IMPROVE YOUR WRITING SKILLS ON FILM ANNEX USING DIGITAL LITERACY
Writing is an acquired skill. True, some people are born with a congenital predisposition, but no talent will mature unless it's appropriately……
نهاد های مدافع و حامی حقوق بشر، زن، کودک ... کجا هستند؟
زمستان با شب یلدایش از راه رسید، شب یلدای که برای بعضی ها گرم و خاطره انگیز……
Status of women in AFG
Status of women in Afghanistan It was a very humid day in the summer and I was sleeping on my bed when suddenly I heard the bell of……
The importance of family in Islam
Family is a persion word which means community of men, women, and their children. Before we talk about family in Islam we are going……
WOMEN’S EDUCATION IN PAKISTAN, EMPOWERMENT AND THE ROLE OF FILMANNEX
Nowadays so many organizations are working for education and empowerment of women all over the world and are serious about this issue.……
#Building Schools for #Women in #Afghanistan cause #Women believe in #Education
In Afghanistan, Women faced many challenges and issues like fighting with Traditions, Arrange Marriages, Lack of Educations, Hidden……
Is education spoiling women????
Right now I sit and want to write on corruption but from last week my thoughts are so much tangled after meeting my lovely friend……
Feminism
Long since, women have been struggling hard for their rights. Many movements have been organized for this task as feminism. There……
#CONFERENZA DI #THEATER OF THE OPPRESSED SU #AFGHANISTAN E #MEDIOORIENTE E SULL'IMPATTO DEI #SOCIALMEDIA NEI #PROBLEMI FEMMINILI
Il 24 Novembre 2013, l'Organizzazione per i Diritti Umani e la Democrazia in Afghanistan (Afghanistan Human Rights and Democracy Organization……
#Afghanistan and #Middle East’s #Theater of the Oppressed #Conference and the #Impact of #Social Media in #Women’s Issues
On 24-Nov-2013, The Afghanistan Human Rights and Democracy Organization (AHRDO) had a conference about Women’s issues in Kabul,……
BATTLE OF THE CENTURY: FEMINISM VS. COMEDY
When we think of “the feminist”, we usually picture a rough and tough woman in the Western world with smart remarks,……
When a Fire Starts to Burn (Right?)
This is my very first blog post! (Yay!) In celebration of this, I wanted to talk about something that I came across while doing……
EDUCATION AND IGNORANCE (DIALOGUE BETWEEN PEN AND PISTOL)
One day, it was a cloudy weather, the shop of weapons (armory) was opened and old man having whitish beard was sitting in the shop.……
PROBLEMS AND RIGHTS OF WOMEN IN THE SOCIETY
We are born and live in a Islamic society.And in Islam the man and woman have equal right.Before the Islam in the society the women……
The Changing Face of Afghanistan
Under Taliban rule, women in Afghanistan have been stripped of all of their fundamental rights and status. However, under the Asia……
WHY SOME PEOPLE HATE MALALA
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What is the reason for hating Malala? If someone belongs to “Pakistan Taliban movement “then we can understand. Malala……
Rights and duties
Man is asocial creature. He cannot live without a society. The society in which he lives confers certain rights on him, but rights……
Membership in International Organizations
Membership in International Organizations International organizations are made for the favour and help of the humans in all over the……
Street Children in Herat, Afghanistan
“Do you want your car’s windshield to be cleaned?” This is the voice of a 6 year-old boy whose only job is to clean……
SHIA FAMILY LAW INHIBITS PROGRESSION OF AFGHAN WOMEN
What would you do if you had your human rights revoked or worse, if you’ve never had them in the first place? ……
I AM CRYING FOR...
I AM CRYING FOR people who live in insecure place. I AM CRYING FOR people who live in poverty. I AM CRYING FOR people who live in……
THE ENEMIES OF SHARING ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Freedom of speech and freedom of press represent two of the most important pillars of every democracy. If people are not allowed to……
IN MY HEART MALALA WON
Although I'm not a terrorist, three days ago I felt like one, when I was denied access to The Kaufmann Concert Hall at the 92nd Street……
The Second Edition of Afghanistan Human Rights Film Festival
On Thursday, 10 October 2013, Roya Mahboob, the founder of Women's Annex foundation, with some bloggers participated to awards ceremony……
Women's rights in Afghanistan society
Observe the history of women's rights in Afghanistan are not violated, I'll look to the past, Mhmdzahrshah clad women under the reign……
EDUCATION OF WOMEN IS THE SOLUTION
The fight for gender equality has revolutionized the world, as we know it. In each and every country, women have gained a significant……
PRIDE OF BRITAIN AWARDS - MALALA YOUSAFZAI AND FEMALE EDUCATION
Each year in the UK we have what we call the Pride of Britain Awards where real heroes are celebrated for their bravery, selflessness,……
HOPE FOR WOMEN IN AFGHANISTAN
Let this fact resonate in your mind for a bit. According to the Huffington Post, 87% of Afghan women have experienced violence……
Women's Rights, Freedom of Expression through Digital Literacy, Sustainable Education and BuzzScore Affiliate Marketing
Women's rights and freedom of expression are a common topic for human rights advocates, intellectuals and politicians from every part……
SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORK STRATEGIES SHOW HOW TO EMPOWER WOMEN IN SAUDI ARABIA
A few days ago a court in Saudi Arabia convicted four young men for "violating public morals". One of them was dancing naked on top……
My Wild Imagination
I am one of those women with a wild imagination.I appeal for respect, and love.I imagine being free of harsh claws that hold my thoughts,Make……
AFGHAN WOMEN SILENCED BY EXTREMISTS
Women in Afghanistan increasingly worry the withdrawal of international combat forces will deteriorate the progress of women’s……
افغانستان کی باصلاحیت اور سنہرے خواتین
میری توجہ کا مرکز خواتین فلم میکرز ہے کہ کیسے وہ اپنے آپ کو بااختیار بنانے……
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE AN AMERICAN?
Are you an American? What does it mean? Many of us ask ourselves this question at one point or another especially every four……
AMERICAN MUSLIM STUDENTS BLAME 9/11
The National Park Service released a series of videos showing American Muslim students, primarily girls, claiming any hatred……
I’m jobless!
I’m not only, my friends, and all Afghan’s youth are jobless. Why are we jobless? Why we can’t find our favorite……
Afghan’s Child Laborer Needs to Save
Today’s children are the future of tomorrow, so help them to make their future bright. A child needs to play not to work, but……
Waslat Hasrat-Nazimi, Editor at Deutsche Welle on Journalism and Social Media in Afghanistan
Waslat Hasrat-Nazimi is a journalist and editor at Deutsche Welle, the foreign broadcasting service in Germany, which engages in bringing……
Afghan’s women empowerment through SOCIAL MEDIA
Social media could be an empowering tool for women, enhancing their participation in several views of their lives, including the social,……
Afghan Women are Still Excluded from Political Process
Since 2001, the international community and the Afghan government have been actively engaged in the promotion of gender equality,……
Afghan women's rights under threat
The situation for women in Afghanistan improved significantly after the fall of the Taliban in 2001, but recent protests against the……
Afghan Women Rights
After the fall of the Taliban in 2001, women in Afghanistan have been able to gradually claim their basic human rights - including……
Afghan women need international support
The battle for women's rights in Afghanistan could suffer a setback if the international community withdraws its support for the cause……
Afghan women after 2014
Even without troops in Afghanistan, the international community can and should support women’s rights.“International……
ALL THINGS THOMAS JEFFERSON
When we think of the various faces on American dollar bills and coins, names that pop into our head include George Washington……
Is this really a honor?
Yesterday I read a news in facebook about a girl who has stolen more than one million dollars from Azizi Bank. She was one of the……
taliban and Afghan Women
Millions of Afghan women and girls have seen progress in their lives since 2001. Two and a half million girls are registered in school;……
Women’s Empowerment/Fawzia kofi a Good role model
If women be deprived of their social role in the society, their social growth will be decreased. The society, which women are deprived……
Woman’s rights as a wife in Islam
Like every other fields, Islam has not neglected or forgotten any points about the positions of woman, rights of woman as a wife as……
CHINA’S ORGAN “DONORS”
Something that we always notice on Identification cards in the United States is if someone has this tiny red heart……
افغانی لڑکیاں ہماری سٹوڈنٹس کو ایک قابل قدر سبق پڑھا رہی ہے
وقت بدلتا ہے اور یہ صرف ایک کہاوت ہے۔ آج کل میں ایک سکول میں پڑھا رہی ہوں۔……
PUPS TAKE PRIDE IN THEIR RIDE
I was walking to my local supermarket the other day and one thing that I had noticed was this adorable Labrador Retriever sticking……
Status of woman in Islam
It can not be neglected or ingnored that Islam has given woman much more rights and importance than any other law or religion in the……
Reasons for overflowing of woman at the West
The next question which comes daily to our mind is that why the women ever flowed at the west? The answer for this question has been……
The Lord Speaker Baroness D’Souza: “Auntie Frances” to an Afghan High School
Introduction: At first, I wasn’t even sure the Baroness……
ملالہ یوسف زئی کی خواتین امپاورمنٹ کےلئیے ایک فنڈ کا قیام
طالبان شدت پسند کے ہاتھوں گولی لگنےکےبعد ملالہ یوسفزئی نے لڑکیوں کےتعلیم……
FLASH CARS AND RESTAURANTS..HOW IS THIS POVERTY???!! (PART 2)
Juggling the indecisiveness surrounding "career" and where I want to live, mixed with the inability to prioritise interests, personal……
حصہ دوم: افغانستان میں ایک افغان نوجوان، اُس کا موبائیل، سوشل میڈیا اور فلم بنانا۔
تعارف:- یہ محمد ساجد ارغندایوال کے ساتھ دو حصوں والی ملاقات کا دوسرا……
Afghanistan women education
Three decades of war, migration, and destitute caused Afghan women stay back from the caravan of education.……
FDRMX GAINS TRACTION, PAULA DEEN'S CUT OUT OF THE ACTION
Fried chicken queen, Paula Deen fails to satisfy fan cravings for apology when an interview with The Today Show host, Matt Lauer when……
Part II: A Young Afghan, His Mobile Phone, Social Media and Filmmaking in Afghanistan
Introduction: This is Part Two of a two-part interview with Mohammad Sajid Arghandaiwal, a young documentary filmmaker,……
Afghanistan women rights
Afghanistan was a big prison for Afghan women when Taliban was on power. They had no right of speech, they had no right of being amongst……
Long Tail Keywords, Afghan Proverbs, the High Seas and Roya Mahboob
As a ship's captain might say, “Stand by for high seas and heavy metaphors.” ……
COULD SAUDI AND AFGHAN WOMEN INSPIRE EACH OTHER FOR A CHANGE IN THEIR RESPECTIVE SOCIETIES?
Saudi Arabia is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. Oil - which accounts for more than 95% of all exports and……
Kidnapping in Afghanistan
Kidnapping in Afghanistan: We are human and every one of us has her or his rights. We should respect each other and our rights, we……
The Lady of Myanmar
Photo Courtesy of MovieSpirit.com The Lady of Myanmar Written by Nikki Shaver Continuing with my research into Myanmar……
WOMEN IN AFGHANISTAN AND PAPUA NEW GUINEA SHARE COMPARABLE HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS
Papua New Guinea is a country that occupies half of New Guinea, the second largest island in the world. One of the last territories……
MALALA YOUSAFZAI STARTS A FUND FOR FEMALE EMPOWERMENT
After she survived being shot in the face by a Taliban militant on October 9th, Malala Yousafzai - the Pakistani activist school girl……
Afghan women should have an active role in politics- UNAMA
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said Afghan women should have an active role in the upcoming elections……
AFGHAN GIRLS ARE TEACHING OUR STUDENTS A VALUABLE LESSON
Times change, and it's not just a saying. I am currently teaching in a school, but I remember very well when I used to sit on the……
WOMEN IN AFGHANISTAN RECEIVE INSPIRATION FROM A KENYAN TEACHER
Through history many cultures have invented and implemented different methods to prevent women from having premarital intercourse……
THE IMPACT OF PHILANTHROPIC FOREIGN FORCES IN AFGHANISTAN ECONOMY: WHEN BUSINESS BECOMES SOMETHING BIGGER THAN ITSELF
Creating, developing and managing businesses give birth to the global economy. It's because of those three essential bricks - repeating……
Empower women in Afghanistan
Empower women in Afghanistan:How does start empower women in Afghanistan, finally ratify a clause about women rights and equal rights……
Empowering Afghan Women through their Rights and Education
March Eighth is equal to International Women's Day, which is usually celebrated with conferences and different programs all around……
Inspirational Women from Afghanistan: Our Bloggers
by Jasmine DavisAlthough I normally focus on women filmmakers and how they stand up for women’s empowerment, today, I want to……
International Women's Day (Afghanistan)
Although International Women's Day celebrates every year by the government of Afghanistan, there are criticisms that shows these celebrate……
Are Critics Missing the Point About Women Empowerment?
by Jasmine DavisA recent article at The Nation’s website discussed one of my favorite topics: film criticism. Turning a critical……
WOMEN IN AFGHANISTAN USE MUSIC AS A VEHICLE OF SOCIAL EMPOWERMENT
Every place in the world, every people, every culture imaginable has, is and always will produce music. Humans have always felt the……
AFGHAN WOMEN AND MEN LOOK AT THE FUTURE OF AFGHANISTAN
The war in Afghanistan has been going on for 11 1/2 years. Before the US entered the country looking for Osama bin Laden, Afghanistan……
How Do Women Rights in Afghanistan and Social Media Work Together?
by Jasmine DavisOne of my favorite Film Annex writers, Franceso Rulli (who also happens to be the president of the company!), recently……
AS VALENTINE'S DAY PROMOTES FEMALES EMPOWERMENT, GETTING PAID FOR WRITING BLOGS FACILITATES THEIR INDEPENDENCE
Last Thursday we passed yet another Valentine's Day. Couples from all over the world celebrated their love in honor and memory of……
Bringing Technological Education for Women in Afghanistan to the Forefront
by Jasmine DavisChances are, if you’ve visited Film Annex at any point in the last year (or read any of my blog posts!), you’ve……
Women and society
As women compose half of a society, they have an important role in political, social, cultural, and economic……
Women Filmmakers Explore Female Empowerment Icon Wonder Woman
by Jasmine Davis A new documentary by female filmmakers Kristy Guevara-Flanagan and Kelcey Edwards explores female empowerment icon……
Amazing Women in Afghanistan: Susan Feroz
by Jasmine Davis Susan Feroz One of my favorite genres of music is rap - especially women rappers. Susan Feroz is one of the coolest……
A Strategic Partnership Agreement With Women Helps Everyone
by Jasmine Davis Laurent Gillieron/EPA, via Landov The World Economic Forum in Davos this year is largely centered around economic……
Writing Helps Empower Women in Afghanistan
by Jasmine Davis Photo by Roya in conjunction with the Afghan Women's Writing Project. The Afghanistan literacy rate of 28%……
Wondering How to Empower Women in Afghanistan? Do It With Skateboards
by Jasmine Davis When you write for a living, you see lots of cool stuff around the Internet and you learn about things you never……
The Afghan Development Project Gives Afghan Girls a Chance to Shine
Women’s Annex gives women around the globe a chance to connect with others through film and writing. One of the best parts of……
Afghan Women
Women in Afghanistan are subject to many forms of violence and prejudice. In this country in which women’s rights are given……
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How to Empower Women Through Film: An Interview with Nilu Sherpa
In a recent interview, Eren Gulfidan spoke with Nilu Sherpa, a noted female filmmaker in Kathmandu, Nepal, about her work and……
Exploring the Working World of Women in Afghanistan
I was fortunate enough to stumble upon the site Kabul: A City at Work recently. The site, which features videos and photos of Afghanis……
Lisa Simpson Was My Childhood Role Model
Lisa Simpson was my childhood role model.And at the age of twenty-three, I nearly punched myself after I realized something……
ARE SAUDI WOMEN LESS FREE THAN AFGHAN WOMEN?
Can you imagine a world in which, if you happen to be a woman, you are forced to have a "male guardian" - a father, brother or husband……
The Death Penalty vs. Abortion: When Does the Choice of Life Begin and End?
article by Keisha Douglas Whenever I see a headline for someone whom had committed a heinous crime given the death penalty, a part……
IS MODERNIZATION INCREASING HONOR KILLINGS OF PAKISTANI, INDIAN AND AFGHAN WOMEN?
Anusha was a young woman from a remote village in the southern district of Kotli, in the Pakistan-administered Kashmir region. Anusha……
Serbia Gay Pride Parade Must be Allowed to Go on:
Serbian authorities (Ministry of Interior) have for second year running banned Gay Pride Parade in Belgrade on purportedly……
Making Informal Justice Systems Work
“The evidence in this Report illustrates the direct bearing such systems can have on women and children’s legal empowerment,……
Can Liberia Turn Corner & Now Aid West Africa Facing Growing Humanitarian & Political Crisis?
“As Liberia moves toward its tenth year of sustained peace, we can state with conviction that our country has turned the corner.……
Viet Nam Reverting to Less Freedom Even as Raising Real Economic Growth:
Facing off with China politically and seeking to become a driver in its own right of economic growth in Asia, Viet Nam (Vietnam) has……
Myanmar Political Prisoners
“Bold steps are needed now to overcome the legacy of the past and to ensure that no prisoners of conscience are left behind,”……
HONOR BEFORE EVERYTHING, FROM AMERICAN TO AFGHAN WOMEN
I don't have children, but I've always heard that losing your child is the biggest pain a person can experience in life. It……
Concern Over Religious Minorities in Iran
Release of Christian pastor charged with apostasy has been welcomed; however, arrest and detention of many others continues to be……
Algeria: Restrictions & Impediments on Civil Society
“While recognizing that the driving force behind this state of affairs is rooted in security concerns, I encourage the Government……
Indigenous Challenges: Violence Against Women/Girls & Over-Exploitation of Nature
“A recurring issue that has come to my attention in various contexts is that of violence against indigenous women and girls,”……
UN Must Name Syria War Crimes Perpetrators & Urge Prosecution?
UN failing its own principles in Syria? Recently the UN offered a new set of guidelines for mediators in how to address evidence of……
Does US Owe Apology to Muslims?
At least not over a cheap, base film produced by a hateful Christian pastor based in Florida. As a film critic, one might ban the……
Responsibility to Protect Needs Prompt Response
“Six weeks ago, in visiting the memorial at Srebrenica, I said I did not want my successors to apologize years from now for……
Rule of Law Meaningless Without Access?
Justice is only a theory unless all persons can access it through rule of law. “The rule of law is meaningless for people living……
Death Penalty in Secrecy & Lacking Due Process
UNSG Ban Ki-moon should refuse to meet Gambia’s strongman Yahya Jammeh unless/until such heeds the plea of UN officials to halt……
Chile's Forced Disappearances Still Inadequately Sanctioned?
“Very few of the convicted perpetrators are effectively serving a sentence, due to the low penalties imposed or other benefits……
Should Women/Girls Fear Arab Revolutions
There is no guarantee that revolutions are exclusively progressive. Rather, they are a reshuffling of the status quo and all interests……
Australia Violates Human Rights & Loses Bid for UN Security Council?
Australia’s Parliament adopted an act that would allow the re-opening of offshore detention center for migrant asylum……
Woman Becomes First Openly Gay General
From NY Times 08/18/12 An Army officer being promoted to brigadier general openly acknowledged her homosexuality on Friday by having……
Pushing for Women Empowerment in Afghanistan: The Why and How
Just as American women marched for women's suffrage in the 1910s, the women of Afghanistan continue to fight for their equal rights……
"Serious Human Rights Concerns" in Myanmar
In treatment of ethnic/religious minorities and political prisoners still held, UN Human Rights Special Rapporteur on the human……
Criminalizing Homosexuality in Liberia
Criminalizing Homosexuality in LiberiaUN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) called on Liberia to implement the international human rights……
Audrey Hepburn-Original & Unsurpassed Diplomat-Artist (Photo Archive)
Audrey Hepburn was one of original Goodwill Ambassadors noted for committing her charisma, charm and notoriety on behalf of the Globe's……
Myanmar Security Forces: "Instigation of & Involement in Clashes"
“Reports indicate that the initial swift response of the authorities to the communal violence may have turned into a crackdown……
US to Execute Persons with Disabilities?
“It is a violation of death penalty safeguards to impose capital punishment on individuals suffering from psychosocial……
UN Presses to Terminate Death Penalty
“The taking of life is too absolute, too irreversible, for one human being to inflict on another, even when backed by……
Father of American Freedom
George Mason set the tune even as Elton John had recorded "Philadelphia Freedom"! George Washington led the Armies. Thomas Jefferson……
UN Security Council Must Refer Syria to ICC says UN Human Rights Chiefs
“Those responsible for attacks against civilians must be held accountable, and so I reiterated my call on the Security Council……
Iran's "Dehumanizing" Execution Machine
“Given the lack of transparency in court proceedings, major concerns remain about due process and fairness of trials in cases……
Strengthening Human Rights Treaty Body
“Strengthening the Human Rights Treaty Body” is the title, but it assumes a broad evaluation and consequent recommendations.……
Boko Haram & Crimes Against Humanity
Attacks against churches and/or worshipers or even other Muslims in Nigeria who do not share Boko Haram’s extremist/violent……
Journalists as Enemy/Combatant
Journalists are seen increasingly as either asset or vulnerability. The conflict in Bosnia & Herzegovina was one of first……
Drones Guilty of Arbitrary/Summary Executions?
“I don't think we have a full answer to the legal framework and we certainly don't have the answer to the accountability……
UN Human Rights Chief Cites Duty to Refer Syria to ICC
“There is a need for prompt, independent and impartial international investigations into all serious human rights violations……
UN in Syria: Gross Human Rights Violations Continue Unabated
Most of the serious violations were committed by the Syrian army and security services as part of military or search operations in……
Susan Sacirbey on 'Girl Model'
By Susan Sacirbey: Child labour, servitude, and exploitation has no geographic border. Whether it’s the mines of……
Indigenous Peoples-Discovery or Conquest?
“Those schools were premised on this idea that indigenous peoples were inferior to the general population, their cultures and……
Venezuela to Quit Human Rights Group?
UN officials expressed their concern and encouraged Venezuela not to withdraw from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR).……
Singer Sewing Machine Co...The First Conglomerate!
The Singer Sewing Machine was the first consumer product "Game-Changer". The invention won the first "Gold Ribbon" at the 1st World's……
China’s New Human Rights Headache
Blind Chinese human rights activist Chen Guangcheng escaped from “house detention” after 7 years and promptly made his……
From Ethiopia to Venezuela Civil Society Under Assault!
“A dynamic and autonomous civil society, able to operate freely, is one of the fundamental checks and balances necessary for……
Rendition-US Court Fails Rule of Law
US court has refused freedom of information requests made by the United Kingdom’s All-Party Parliamentary Group on Extraordinary……
Harmonizing/Strengthening Human Rights Treaty Bodies
Although expected to be an ongoing process, we can expect the first Report to be delivered already in June 2012. There has been a……
No Arab Spring for Environmental Rights & Its Defenders
Our environment is part of our human right, for our health and the future of our planet. Defenders of our planet and environment……
Italy: Violence on Women/Girls
Despite efforts to combat/counter, levels of violence remain high. Italy needs to do more and to address the underlying structural……
Iraq Execution of 34 Persons in Single Day, by Ambassador mo
“Even if the most scrupulous fair trial standards were observed, this would be a terrifying number of executions to take place in……
