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24 Oct 2012

WCC experience can be of value to UN system

The World Council of Churches is a global organisation whose skills and experiences can create value for the UN, says WCC General Secretary.
8 Oct 2012

Phillipine cyber-crime law threatens free speech, says Amnesty

A new cyber-crime law in the Philippines poses serious risks to freedom of expression and must be reviewed, Amnesty International has said.
6 Oct 2012

Conditions improve at Dadaab refugee camp in Kenya

Lutherans are working with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees as lead agency in refugee camp management at Dadaab, Kenya.
2 Oct 2012

Indonesia denies it has any indigenous peoples

The Indonesian government has responded to UN recommendations to recognise the rights of its indigenous peoples by claiming that none live in Indonesia.
29 Sep 2012

Amnesty calls on Tunisia to drop indecency charge in 'police rape' case

Amnesty has called on the Tunisian authorities to drop indecency charges against a woman summoned to court after complaining that police officers raped her.
27 Sep 2012

UN chief unveils $1.5 billion initiative to achieve universal education

The UN Secretary-General has announced the securing of $1.5 billion for a new initiative to increase access to, and quality of education for children worldwide.
20 Sep 2012

Thai editor arrested for lèse-majesté must be released says Amnesty

Magazine editor and human rights defender Somyot Prueksakasemsuk must be immediately released from 17-month pre-trial detention, says Amnesty International.
18 Sep 2012

Human rights violations in Syria have increased dramatically says UN

A new report by the United Nations independent panel probing abuses in Syria says gross human rights violations have increased in recent weeks.
10 Aug 2012

Christian communicators back radio service for indigenous people

The World Association for Christian Communication has called on society and governments to support community radio for native peoples.
28 Jun 2012

Conflict in Syria seen to be taking an increasingly sectarian turn

A growing number of people caught up in the escalating violence in Syria appear to be targeted because of their religion, says a UN monitor.

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