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May 10 2011 2:38PM
Urgent petition on persecution of homosexuality in Uganda

In Uganda there could be a vote on bringing in the death penalty for homosexuality. Avaaz has an urgent petition to the government of Uganda and aims to get one million people to sign.

May 10 2011 12:00AM
The Detained Children of Palestine: Violations Against the Innocent?

On a daily basis, Palestinians whether in Gaza, the West Bank or in Jerusalem are denied many of their basic human rights by the Israeli authorities through a variety of methods. This can include destruction of homes and entire...

May 9 2011 6:23PM
Europe's humanity is lost at sea when it comes to refugees

I had just one question when I read the Guardian’s story this morning about the boat full of refugees and migrants, lost in the Mediterranean, which was reportedly ignored by NATO vessels despite its distress pleas. No-one came to the...

May 7 2011 2:36PM
Russia's neo-Nazis

Please read this story about the conviction of a neo-Nazi for the murder of a journalist and human rights lawyer in Russia. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/may/06/russian-neo-nazi-life-sente… Thanks for your time. Billy...

May 7 2011 9:14AM
U.S. Must Underscore Importance of Human Rights Issues at Strategic and Economic Dialogue

(Chinese Human RightsDefenders, May 6, 2011) Officialsfrom the U.S. and Chinese governments will meet todiscuss a range of issuesduring the third U.S.-China Strategic and EconomicDialogue (S&ED), whichwill be held in Washington, D.C...