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I’m not sure it’s entirely fashionable to say so these days, but I’m a big fan of reading. Reading books . When I’m not “building networks on social media”, in my spare time I like to plough through off-puttingly large novels, the...
Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahi was released from Iran’s Evin prison yesterday on bail of £140,000, following a campaign from such luminaries as Juliette Binoche – holding up a sign with his name as she collected the Cannes’ Best...
Highlights Beijing Tax Officials Launch New Investigation into Aizhixing: Prominent Beijing-based HIV/AIDS NGO Aizhixing has once again been targeted for inspection by Beijing tax officials. On the morning of May 19, two inspectors...
Peace processes and the role of national human rights institutions – that's the theme of a lecture to be delivered next month by Northern Ireland's Chief Commissioner for Human Rights, Prof Monica McWilliams. The lecture will explore...
After a long period of being neglected in the UK press, Jamaica is on the front pages . It is easy to see why. The story is a fascinating and compelling one. Residents of the poorest community in Kingston, have barricaded the streets...