The Holidays are approaching and for most of us that now has us running a muck like mad men trying to find the oh, so perfect gift for our loved ones. Sadly as we dash about the stores we are often cursing the crowds and our inability to find even one parking spot after nearly […]
The Children’s Rights Writer/Blogger and Bridge to Freedom Foundation, which works to enhance and improve the services and opportunities available to survivors of modern slavery, Executive Director Cassandra Clifford has written her first piece for the International Relations and Security Network (ISN). Cassandra will now be writing for ISN Insights on a monthly basis, and […]
Two new recent U.S. intelligence reports, called National Intelligence Estimates, which represent 16 U.S. intelligence agencies, highlighted many of the challenges in Afghanistan, while also showing some progress against the Taliban has been made. However the chances of successfully putting an end to the insurgency in the country have been limited by the Pakistan’s inability […]
European court examines Ireland abortion policies The European Court of Human Rights blasted Ireland’s abortion policies in a judgment Thursday, saying they prevent women from receiving adequate care in life-threatening situations. Observers expect the ruling to increase pressure on Ireland to clarify and extend abortion rights to women facing pregnancies that pose a serious risk […]
Here is a quick list to get your Slave Free and Fair Trade Holiday Shopping Started: Fair Trade the White House Holiday Gift Guide a full color catalog with gift ideas for everyone on your list! See the Give Fair Trade blog to see the daily featured Fair Trade gift and special offers, as well […]
Congress is in session and they are rushing to get through all the debates and bills before the session closes. Washington, DC is buzzing the debate om tax cuts for the rich. However the real debate should be on funding for millions of vulnerable children. Every year some 1.45 million children who have an intellectual […]
For most people today, December 10, 2010, will come and go just like any other day. Most will rise and the morning and go to work or school as normal. However today is not just any normal day, but international Human Rights Day. Since 1945 the United Nations founding the protection and preservation of Human […]
The issue of child slavery is nothing new; it has been making headlines for some time now. In general as a society we have become more open and aware of the issues, and if you ask someone do they know about modern slavery. However while the statistics following child slavery are shocking, not enough is […]
Polio strikes war-torn central Africa The resurgence of polio cases in Africa during 2010 has prompted warnings from the World Health Organization and a massive multicountry vaccination program. Health officials blame insufficient vaccination programs for an outbreak of cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola and Congo that has killed almost 200 people and […]
We live in a fast paced world that few find a way to escape from, including teens, However its not about escape, but coping, and learning to deal with the stress of everyday life. There is no one that this is not important for than children and teens, but often they are the most overlooked. […]
Recently there was a lot of blow-up and anger at Amazon.com over the sales of “The Pedophile’s Guide to Love and Pleasure,” an electronic book written and published by Phillip R. Greaves (various news). The book itself was unimaginable in the eyes of anyone who cares about the welfare of children and seeking their protection […]
In 1988, the UN General Assembly expressed deep concern at the pandemic proportions of the AIDS virus, and noting that the World Health Organization (WHO) had declared 1 December 1988 World AIDS Day, the General Assembly thus drafted resolution 43/15. According to UNAIDS estimates, there are now 33.3 million people living with HIV. Since the […]
Tis’ the season of giving and there are so many endless ways that you can help a child in need. Therefore here is a few ideas to get you started and help make a child’s life better this holiday. Why not pick a few off the list to do this holiday season, pick one even […]
Land mine progress is unveiled at UN The number of deaths from land mines and other unexploded devices left behind after wars has dropped to the lowest level since tracking began a dozen years ago thanks to concerted efforts to clear unexploded ordnances, advocacy groups said in a report issued at the United Nations. Fewer […]
The use of child soldiers continues to be a plague on our global society, as thousands of children continue to be recruited into armed conflict by both government forces and armed rebel groups in spite global efforts to combat the continued use of children. UNICEF estimates there are some 300,000 child soldiers globally, while Human Rights, with […]