Aug 11, – Norway’s ban on buying sex has reduced human trafficking and has not increased violence against women, as some had feared, a study commissioned by the government said. Following the example of its neighbor Sweden, Norway criminalized buying sex in 2009, but critics said the law would push prostitution underground, making women more […]
Jan 20, – The opening of the so-called Geneva 2 conference Wednesday in Switzerland reflects the unanimity in the international community about the urgent need to bring a halt to a conflict that has killed more than 130,000 people, touched off the worst humanitarian crisis in decades and unleashed sectarian hatreds that have sent tremors […]
Dec 16, Kiev Ukraine – Ukraine’s opposition appears confident and shows no sign of relenting in its standoff with the government. The government has made some gestures toward the opposition, rejected some of its main demands and is opaque on another. In the fourth week of the crisis, a look at each side’s strengths and […]
Nov 29, – Doha: Qatar said on Thursday that three camels have been found infected with the Mers coronavirus. This is the first case of animals contracting the Sars-like virus in the Gulf state. The camels were found in the same barn, and had been in contact with two humans, who fully recovered from the […]
Nov 28, – Yingluck Shinawatra has survived a no-confidence vote lodged by Thailand’s opposition comparatively comfortably. Politicians voted in Bangkok in the midst of street protests against the Thai government. Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra received 297 votes of support in Thursday’s no-confidence vote, while 134 members of parliament voted against the government. Yingluck’s embattled government […]
Nov 15, – BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Justin Bieber says he hopes Argentines can forgive him. He may need to tell that to some judges. The 19-year-old pop sensation faces two criminal complaints and demands for refunds in Argentina, in addition to trouble with police for allegedly spraying graffiti in Brazil and Colombia. One Argentine […]
July 04, AP – Cairo: “Mobs sexually assaulted and in some cases raped at least 91 women in Tahrir Square… amid a climate of impunity,” HRW, which is based in New York, said in a statement. Close to 100 women have fallen victim to “rampant” sexual attacks in Cairo’s Tahrir Square during four days of […]
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Human Rights Observers conference on Women’s rights and Environment
Human Rights Observers an organization in special status with UN ECOSOC has organized conference on Women’s rights and Environmental awareness Speaking on the occasion prominent senior advocate smt. Venkateshwari, stated that Violence against women and girls, a gross human rights violation, devastates lives, causes untold pain, suffering and illness. She has given various examples of […]
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