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DR Congo: Oxfam Reports Shocking Rape Figures
An Oxfam report released on April 15, shows a shocking increase in rape incidents in the DR Congo. In the eastern part of the country where the military have been especially active the incidents of rape also...
Holiday Giving-5 Great Last Minute Online Gifts To Help Charities
Giving to non-profit and charities during the holiday season is on the list for many of us but now that we are approaching last minute gift territory, taking the time to research which charities to donate to can... 368 views | 2 recommendations | 1 comment
Red Cross ordered by Sri Lanka to scale down relief operations
The Red Cross says it has been ordered to scale down relief operations in Sri lanka. " COLOMBO (AFP) — The International Committee of the Red Cross said it had been ordered by Sri Lanka to scale down relief operations in the island where it has been helping civilian war... Radiohead, Wilco, Johnny Marr Record 'Sun Came Out' Charity Album
Members of Radiohead and Wilco have all contributed to a new charity album, The Sun Came Out. The album, co-ordinated by Neil Finn of Crowded House, will be released on August 10 to raise money for UK-based charity organization Oxfam.Radiohead drummer Phil Selway will make... Oxfam gives young ad mavericks chance to go to Cannes festival
The Oxfam international confederation to end poverty has teamed up with YouTube and the Cannes international advertising festival to run a 48 hour video advertising contest. " In December 2009, the UN will be... Online debate about poverty in the UK
Oxfam UK has set up an excellent new blog designed to be the online space for discussion and debate on tackling poverty in the UK. Issues discussed range from labour rights to welfare reform and include the views of those who are experiencing poverty at firsthand. One of the... Australia Pledges $10 Million in Aid to Zimbabwe
Every now and then I'll hear something in the news that makes me proud that I am from Australia. Today Australia is pledging aid and money to those less fortunate in Zimbabwe. Australia has an embassy in... The Lead-up to Sudan's Expelling NGOs - United Nations Stalemate
On Mar. 4, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued a warrant for the arrest of Omar Hassan Al-Bashir, President of the Republic of Sudan, for his alleged responsibility for crimes committed in Darfur,... Sudan's President Defies Arrest Warrant
Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir has rejected the arrest warrant against him issued by the International Criminal Court. He told thousands of supporters in the capital Khartoum that Sudan would not "kneel" to colonialists. Mr Bashir faces two counts of war crimes and five...
created by Rachel Nixon | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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102 views | 10 recommendations | 1 comment
Fearing brach of impartiality, BBC refuses to show Gaza appeal
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has refused to air a television fund-raising Gaza appeal by the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC). It stated such action was taken to "avoid compromising... The Green Granny Video Guide to Recession Survival
Need to adjust your spending habits to the new circumstances, here comes the Green Granny guide to recession survival. Watch Barbara Warmsley's (Oxfam Green Granny) videos from the comfort of your office. To stay on topic, it just happens that we are in the middle of this...
created by leconcierge | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
1097 views | 2 recommendations | 1 comment
1097 views | 2 recommendations | 1 comment
Anniversary of 2004 Asian tsunami: 400 bodies still unidentified
It will be four years on December 26th since the 2004 Asian tsunami struck, proving how vulnerable and unprotected humans still are against the powerful forces of nature. But to this day, 400 bodies of tsunami...
created by Yuliya Talmazan | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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2358 views | 4 recommendations | 2 comments
Interview: Afghan Women's Rights and Rebuilding in the Face of Politics and W...
Afghani Women's Rights and Rebuilding in the Face of Politics and Western Presence, Part 1/3 view original video/audio interview here Pt 1 of 3 Homemakers Magazine editor in chief Kathy Ullyott speaks with...
created by globalpunditorg | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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573 views | 19 recommendations | 4 comments
UN condemns Israel for Gaza closure
" The United Nations has criticised Israel's closure of the Gaza crossings as a "direct contravention of international human rights and humanitarian law". The charge by Navi Pillay, the UN High Commissioner for... Israel closes Gaza crossings
On Tuesday Israel closed the borders in to the Gaza Strip because of rocket fire from the region. Although the Gaza Strip received some aid on Monday it will not be enough if the border remains closed."Navi Pillay, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCR), urged... NowPublic on Facebook
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