Congo Police Move to Combat Violence Against Women
Region: CongoThere are signs of positive action to counter the culture of gender-based violence in Katanga province in the southeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC. Perhaps the most significant step taken in recent months ... more
Views: 2789Congolese Lawmakers Face Voter Intimidation
Region: CongoLegislators in southern province claim that fiery young activists preventing them from voting freely. In the public gallery of Katanga's provincial assembly, a group of youths gather. Dressed in tracksuits and lou... more
Views: 1673Anti - Vedanta Activists and NGOs Loosing Grounds in Lanjigarh
Region: IndiaThe sustained efforts of Vedanta have started giving results. The change has begun and is to be seen to be believed. People support including support from Dongria Kondhs is increasing every day. Launching of Mid-Day ... more
Views: 1470Report of National Online Survey of Senior Citizens, India 2010
Region: India
On 24th April 2010 ‘National Online Survey Report for Review of NPOP – National Policy of older Person) ’ and a Protest Letter was submitted to MOSJE (Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment) Shri M... more
Views: 3344International Mango Festival
Region: India
Every year International Mango Festival is held in Delhi during the month of July(first week).Growers from all over India gather here for the occassion.Visitors can test mangoes for free.The venue of the international mang... more
Views: 2520Online Survey for Review of NPOP (Policy for Older Person)
Region: IndiaDear Friends, On 8th Dec 2009 the Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment (MOSJE), Shri Mukul Wasnik informed about Review of NPOP at National Dementia Strategy, New Delhi. NPOP was formulated in 1... more
Views: 2602Government Ignores important NGO's in Constitution of Committee to review NPOP 2010
Region: India
On 28/01/2010 Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MSJE) of Government of India which looks after more then 90 million Senior Citizens has neglected and ignored important stake holders ,NGO's and organization in Con... more
Views: 2922VAL initiative to treat 300 cataract, hydrocoel patients
Region: IndiaVedanta Aluminium Ltd (VAL) has launched a unique health initiative project, Dristi and Everson of Sac - targeting cataract and hydrocoel patients of Jharsuguda, at the CDMO office. VAL will jointly implement the project i... more
Views: 654Vedanta’s earnings shine on higher global metal prices
Region: IndiaAnil Agarwal-promoted Vedanta Resources Plc on Wednesday said the group’s core earnings for the third-quarter ended December 31, 2009, grew after metal prices jumped in the global markets. Earnings before inter... more
Views: 984Congolese Children Born of Rape Face Dismal Future
Region: CongoOften rejected by family and society, they end up fending for themselves on the street. By Nsimire Sara in Goma (AR No 240, 22-Dec-09) Mwinja has known little but rejection in her seven years of life. Her mother Juli... more
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