The “third struggle” for freedom in Africa When the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the UN in 1948, much of Africa was still in its first struggle for liberation from colonial rule. Only three African countries were present at the UN …
AFTERNOON Establishes Mechanism to Collect Evidence of Crimes Committed in Myanmar, Extends Mandate of the Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar, Calls on Venezuela to Accept Humanitarian Assistance, and Requests a Comprehensive Report on the Human Rights …
In a historic development, a transgender woman was crowned as Miss Universe in Spain on June 29, Gay Star News reported. This is a first for the international beauty pageant. Angela Ponce, 25, will represent Spain in the upcoming Miss Universe pageant …
Supporters of the Iris Angola Association. Photo: Iris Angola, used with permission. Iris Angola, one of the few associations in Africa for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities and the only one in Angola, has had its registration …
Angola has given legal recognition to a gay rights lobby group, sources briefed on the decision said on Wednesday, marking a major breakthrough for the closed and conservative society. The LGBT association which was founded five years ago, called Iris …
By AFP More by this Author Angola has given legal recognition to a gay rights lobby group, sources briefed on the decision said Wednesday, marking a major breakthrough for the closed and conservative society. The LGBT association which was founded five …
21 June 2018 The Human Rights Council this morning held a clustered interactive dialogue with Ivana Radačić, Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on the issue of discrimination against women in law and in practice, and with Maria Grazia Giammarinaro, …
Pope Francis' comments to Juan Carlos Cruz are a step towards ending the persecution of LGBT people around the world, writes Alan Austin.WHAT THE POPE said to Juan Carlos Cruz actually is a big deal. No, really, it is. Here's why. According to …
Gay men are altering the tone of their voices to make them sound deeper amid fears of discrimination and stereotyping, a study suggests. Gay men and lesbians explained they felt their voices 'acted as gaydar cues' - indicators to others about their …
Gay men are altering the tone of their voices to make them sound deeper amid fears of discrimination and stereotyping, a study suggests. Gay men and lesbians explained they felt their voices 'acted as gaydar cues' - indicators to others about their …
Gay and lesbian parents are calling themselves 'mather' as they try to define their relationship to their children. A study found that the fusion of 'mother' and 'father' was one of the ways that gay people are expressing their …
Fears that same-sex marriages and relationships may take over Africa have become more of a reality than illusion. It is no more something to be ignored as it was few years ago. The pressure on African governments are increasingly taken new stand every …
'I never stole from Mugabe… ex-president can testify in my favour,' says accused soldier A Zimbabwean soldier, who allegedly stole 119 laptops from the country's former president Robert Mugabe, has reportedly told a court during his bail …
'I never stole from Mugabe… ex-president can testify in my favour,' says accused soldier A Zimbabwean soldier, who allegedly stole 119 laptops from the country's former president Robert Mugabe, has reportedly told a court during his bail …
The House of Representatives has lashed out at the United Kingdom for daring to ask Nigeria to review its same-sex law by allowing men to marry men and women to marry women. British Prime Minister, Theresa May, had made the call at the Commonwealth Heads …
The issue of homosexuality and same-sex relationships as it pertains to people of African and Indian descent is an extremely divisive one. As I pointed out in my preceding article, regarding African people, it is as deeply contentious in Africa as it is …
The Human Rights Council this morning (March 19, 2018) adopted the Universal Periodic Review outcomes of Benin, Pakistan and Zambia. Eloi Laourou, Permanent Representative of Benin to the United Nations Office at Geneva, said that Benin was doing all it …
Human Rights Council MORNING 8 March 2018 The Human Rights Council this morning held its interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner for Human Rights on his annual report and oral update, which addressed numerous human rights situations and challenges …
Editor's Note: On Nov. 6, a federal appeals court will hear a challenge by Catholic Social Services to the city of Philadelphia's requirement that tax-funded child welfare organizations accept all qualified parents, including same-sex couples. …
Editor's Note: On Nov. 6, a federal appeals court will hear a challenge by Catholic Social Services to the city of Philadelphia's requirement that tax-funded child welfare organizations accept all qualified parents, including same-sex couples. …
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According to recent reports, congressional leaders from both sides of the aisle are planning to sneak a bill criminalizing politically motivated boycotts of Israel into the end-of-the-year omnibus spending bill. The bill’s original sponsor, Sen. Ben Cardin …
The below is attributable to Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino: Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met with Senegalese Prime Minister Mohammed Dionne today in Washington, D.C. The Secretary reiterated the United States’ commitment to Senegal with the signing …
Section 304 (a) of the North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016, Public Law 114-122, enacted on February 18, 2016, requires that the Secretary of State provide a report to Congress that: (1) identifies each person the Secretary determines …
On behalf of the United States, I congratulate Senegal on the signing of its Millennium Challenge Corporation Compact. The $550 million Senegal Power Compact will modernize and strengthen Senegal’s power sector to increase economic growth and reduce …
The Africa Now Foundation, a charity organization owned by Africa’s leading Oil and Gas lawyer, NJ Ayuk, CEO of Centurion Law Group has donated relief materials worth over thousands of dollars to hundreds of Cameroonian refugees living in the Adagom …
Physicians hold a special position in U.S. society. They are given a place of honor in return for the expectation that they will use their knowledge and skills in the public interest and adhere to a clear set of ethical standards. Under pressure from the …
Download logo The Ministry of Health of the Republic of South Sudan with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), DFID, GAVI vaccine alliance and other partners, is set to vaccinate targeted healthcare and frontline workers operating in high risk …
Download logo The Council extended the mandate of the EU capacity building mission in Somalia, EUCAP Somalia until 31 December 2020. The Council also agreed on a budget of €66.1 million for the period 1 January 2019 until 31 December 2020. The mission …
Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) grants Motion after filing by Immigration Attorney Magdalena Cuprys to give an opportunity to present the case Cuprys & Associates (N/A:N/A) MIAMI, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, December 9, 2018 /EINPresswire …
Download logo EY (www.EY.com) is proud to announce a milestone strategic partnership with Motlanalo Chartered Accountants and Auditors Incorporated. The aim of the partnership is to enable the parties to leverage Motlanalo’s skills and knowledge, in tandem …
The Data Centre Dynamics (DCD) Awards has announced MainOne (www.MainOne.net) CEO, Funke Opeke, the 2018 Data Centre Dynamics Business Leader of the Year during the 2018 edition at the Royal Lancaster, London on Thursday, December 6, 2018. The Business …
Download logo A project to construct schools in refugee camps and host communities in Gambella and Benishangul-Gumuz regions in Ethiopia has been launched. Part of a US$15 million two-year investment in refugee education in Ethiopia by Education Cannot …
Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan will host a ministerial on counterterrorism cooperation in the Western Hemisphere on December 11, 2018. Senior officials from twelve key North, Central, and South American partners will attend, including Argentina …
LONDON , UK, December 7, 2018 /EINPresswire.com/ -- When: Monday, December 10th. Time: 6:00 pm Where: UK Parliament: Westminster Parliament Main Building:Committee Room 10. SPEAKERS: Mr.Peter Haynes, QC -Peter Haynes QC is a British …
Donald Trump’s nomination of William Barr to succeed Jeff Sessions as attorney general ought to raise alarm bells across the country. Barr is as bad as Sessions was on the full range of civil rights issues that fall with the Justice Department’s purview. …
TGTE TV will Live Broadcast this event LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 7, 2018 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Several international dignitaries are joining Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) to commemorate 70 years of World Genocide day …
On behalf of the United States, I send my best wishes to the people of Cabo Verde as we celebrate the bicentennial anniversary of relations between our two nations. Our friendship dates back to December 1818, when the first U.S. consulate in sub-Saharan …
This piece was originally published by The Washington Post. I believe there are two paths in life — the paths of right and wrong — and that all people know the right path in their hearts. So I believe that people in America, if they can read this, will …
The New York Police Department announced this week that it will deploy 14 new drones as part of its policing activities across New York City. The use of this highly invasive technology represents a new frontier for both public safety and abuses of power. …
The 2018 election ushered in a wave of voting rights victories. Voters in Florida, Michigan, Maryland, and Nevada all made it easier to register and vote, showing that voters reject voter suppression efforts and bogus “voter fraud” myths. But politicians …
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