Fighting Sexual Violence in Afghani Police Forces
Despite intense efforts to improve the status of women in Afghanistan, it’s still in uphill battle. Women are accomplishing…
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Akin's “Legitimate Rape” & “Enforced Pregnancy” in Bosnia
Women/girls cannot be saddled with another guilt for rape forced upon them as US Congressman Todd Akin’s comments would appear…
Is anyone in Congo (DRC) Expecting our Help?
Not even the children – they must all feel very alone after the recent round of fighting, killings, rape and forced displacement.…
DRC: "Summary Killings, Rape, Sexual Abuse & Torture"
“Our staff and partners in Uganda, Rwanda and eastern DRC have been receiving regular and extensive reports of widespread human…
Srebrenica Remembered
“May grievance become hope; may revenge become justice; may mothers' tears become prayers, that Bosnia and Herzegovina, and…
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…
Is Colombia Responsive to Sexual Violence Victims & justice?
“Justice in Colombia has been delayed for so many, but it must not be denied,” according to the Secretary-General’s…
IGNORANCE IS A CHOICE
As Bosnia & Herzegovina commemorates its 20 Years of Independence, the Start of War, and its Admission to the United Nations,…
History of New Year's Eve Ball Drop in Times Square
New Year's Eve 1904 marked the first time that crowds gathered in front of the newly built New York Times Tower to celebrate…
The Rape of War
During 1992-95, systematic rape was employed as a tool of war in Bosnia & Herzegovina. In 2012, Bosnia & Herzegovina…
US on Wrong Side of "War on Women"?
It’s not just Rush Limbaugh or politicians who seek to enslave women – they are an international legion from the…
THE SCREAMS OF NERETVA
During 1992-95, systematic rape was employed as a tool of war in Bosnia & Herzegovina. In 2012, Bosnia &…
Two Decades Later-What Have We Learned?
UNHCR, UN Refugee Agency spokesperson Melissa Fleming at 3 April, 2012 press briefing in Geneva: “The siege of…
Sex is Not Religious Sacrament
Don't get it how rape is somehow wiped away as crime or moral offense by any union between the victim and rapist. Worse, if…
From the Desk of Don Draper-Was Life in Good Old Days Better?
Don Draper is a man of refined tastes: he drives a Cadillac Coup De Ville, owns a charming home in Westchester, NY, and has a proclivity…
What is Sexual Violence When UN/Globe Has Stake?
“…helping to end centuries of silence that have made rape an effective ‘secret weapon’,” from the Congo to Cambodia, and…
UN Files Amicus Brief on US Human Rights Case
In a case brought against Shell in New York by alleged victims of human rights abuses in Nigeria, the UN Human Rights Office (Office…
Angelina Jolie Directorial Debut Tears & Raves-Sarajevo
“In the Land of Blood and Honey” was premiered in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina. Deceived tolerance, lost peace and betrayed…
Finally Justice for Rape
UN welcomes the news that a Guinean court has filed charges against an army colonel accused of being responsible for mass rapes that…
Sexual Violence/Abuse-Haiti by UN Police-Investigation? By Ambassador mo
UN will move ahead with investigation of at least 2 cases of sexual exploitation of children allegedly committed by its police personnel…
More Rapes in Darfur Camps, by Ambassador mo
Women of the camp told AU-UN envoy Ibrahim Gambari that rapes in and around the camp had increased and requested for more security.…
