Several media have reported violent clashes in the city of Urumqi between Uyghurs and Han Chinese (see NYT, The Times, BBC) - and now BBC Chin
A quick dispatch from Delhi, where I am working with our partner Chintan right now. The Delhi High Court today handed down a ruling scrapping part of Section 377 (pdf) that, in the words of one Indian colleague, sees "India taking another step closer to the intent of the framers of its constitution."
Spotlight: Violence Against Women in the DRC
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This week, as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) celebrates 49 years of independence, we're highlighting a new 3-part series by TVEAP about some of the consequences of violence against women in the DRC. Watch Part 2 and
The past couple of weeks have seen YouTube (and Twitter) become the primary medium for those around the world watching events unfold in Iran. So it's especially appropriate that in the last couple of hours, YouTube has launched the Reporters' Center, a resource centre that features succinct, practical advice from high-profile, experienced journalists - and WITNESS - on key aspects of their craft. Here, for example, is the
Footage from Iran: How to bear witness?
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For the past two weeks, the world has followed the ongoing protests following the disputed elections in Iran largely through the videos and tweets sent by hundreds of Iranian citizens using their mobile phones.
The images - showing marches, rallies, clashes with police forces, and even severely injured and dying protesters - have circulated online with unforeseen speed, helping focus international attention and ramp up pressure on global leaders to take action.
By: Diana Tung, Posted: Jun 20 09
Every year, June 20th is set aside to highlight the fact that 42 million people have been forced from their homes due to violent conflict and persecution. Nearly two-thirds of this population are considered Internally Displaced within their own countries, with 80% of all refugees living in developing countries. The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) considers refugees to be one of the most vulnerable populations on earth, facing severe challenges to fulfilling even basic needs.
