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Jul 13 2010 1:15PM
Explosions at the Evin Prison

Families of political prisoners demanded explanations Source: Kalameh website In a letter to Tehran’s prosecutor, Jafari Dowlatabadi, families of political prisoners have demanded explanations regarding the explosions which were heard...

Jul 12 2010 4:38PM
Sport's failing legacy

It’s often said that sport has the unique ability to unite. Well at least that’s the theory… At first glance the World Cup seems to have delivered exactly that. The media has been glowing about events in South Africa. The Independent –...

Jul 12 2010 12:00PM
A massive thank you!

Due to the success of this fundraising campaign, we are hoping to fund a further 10,000 radios to send to Burma. Find out more and donate A month ago we launched an appeal asking you to help us buy radios for Burma. The initiative is...

Jul 10 2010 12:44PM
The hardships of those with disabled children

Many families with disabled children are struggling to pay the bills , according to this BBC report, based on a survey by a charity called "Contact a Family".

Jul 9 2010 11:00PM
Six Family Members Arbitrarily Detained and Sentenced Over Their Activism

According to The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD), the Chinese authorities arbitrarily detained and sentenced KarmaSamdrup and several members of his family.