by Sean Reilly | Dec 28, 2007
An independent evaluation of UK-based international development agency Christian Aid’s tsunami programme, which was published last week, has praised its strong and committed response, especially in building new homes. The Synthesis Study evaluation, involved five...
by Sean Reilly | Dec 28, 2007
Tens of thousands of young adults from throughout Europe and beyond are expected in Geneva between Christmas and New Year for five days of prayer and reflection organized by the Taizé community. The programme includes moments of prayer, silence, song and testimonies...
by Sean Reilly | Dec 28, 2007
Young people, including survivors of trafficking, from Nepal, Bangladesh and India have gathered in Kathmandu to call on their governments to better protect children from commercial sexual exploitation [CSE] and trafficking. Following a three-day meeting early this...
by Sean Reilly | Dec 27, 2007
The outside chance of a white one was always a poor bet: the the surest thing about Christmas these days is the December diet of scaremongering fed to us by those who believe that the festival is under attack. This year, it began with the news that a think tank (not...
by Sean Reilly | Dec 27, 2007
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, who recently returned to the country to challenge the Pervez Musharraf regime, has been assassinated in a suicide attack which has killed 20 others and injured several more. Shock, mourning, anger and rioting have been...
