Flawed DRC System Prompts Rape Victims to Opt for Extrajudicial Settlements
Region: Congo
Flawed justice system prompts some rape victims to reach out-of-court agreements with assailants. When 14-year-old Judith (not her real name) was raped in Goma, her father decided not to report the matter to the authoriti... more
Views: 1535Man accused of raping 14-year-old special needs girl in Pakistani Kashmir
Region: PakistanBagh: Azad Jammu and Kashmir. A special girl child was raped in Bagh district of Pakistan administrated Kashmir after kidnapping from her home, local press reported. The media reports said that a fourteen years old girl... more
Views: 2932TV Producer Creates Innovative Ways To Launch Indie Artists To A Wider Audience
Region: United States
TV Producer Creates Innovative Ways To Launch Indie Artists To A Wider Audience Mike Johnston hosts and produces The Indie Media Show, and internet TV show that features independent musician... more
Views: 2745Justice Elusive for Sudan's Rape Victims
Region: Sudan
The high burden of proof makes it almost impossible for them to win their cases. By Tajeldin Abdhalla Adam, Assadig Musa, Simon Jennings and Katy Glassborow in Hilversum (AR No 250, 12-Mar-10) Lawyers from Darfur say an... more
Views: 2457Pakistan Government Ignores Rape Of Low-Caste Girl
Region: Pakistan
In late February, Kasthuri Kolhi, a 17-year-old from rural Pakistan, was allegedly raped by a local political leader and three of his associates. Protesters claim that authorities ignored the crime because Kolhi is a poor,... more
Views: 4401We not believe in playing religious or regional politics Time ripe for Pakistan of friendship :Omar
Region: India
Jammu, February 24(Scoop News) – The J&K Chief Minister said that it is unfortunate that since the present Government took over, some forces have been trying their best to divert the attention of people from ... more
Views: 1008Shaun White McTwists his way to Gold Medal…Sick Trick Video…
Region: CanadaShaun White had the trick in the bag, along with an Olympic gold medal. Might as well go for it, right? Click here to Watch Shaun Whites McTwist Sick Trick VIDEO!!!! Putting on a show when he hardly needed to, Whi... more
Views: 2134Congolese 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
Views: 2601Indian Outsourcers Find Europe a Tough Market Amid Recession
Region: India
In the wake of recession, many big name Indian outsourcers turned to European clients to avert the decline in demand in the U.S. However, this attempt has been in vain, as Europeans are resistant to outsourcing and they h... more
Views: 1361Pope Canonizes Father Damien De Veuster, 1st Hawaiian Saint
Region: Hawaii
On Sunday morning, Pope Benedict XVI canonized five saints in a ceremony held at St. Peter’s Basilica, including Father Damien De Veuster, Hawaii’s first, reports KITV. Hundreds of pilgrims from the island trav... more
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