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30.04.2007
The oneVillage Foundation has aligned with the International Free and Open Source Software Foundation (iFOSSF) for empowering developing nations in Information, Communication and Technologies (ICTs) by initiating a project “Telecenter Portals and Applications." The first project will be launched in Ghana.
Leer másTemas relacionados: [Sur de Asia] [Sri Lanka] [Educación] [TIC] [Conocimiento] [Sociedad Civil] [Gobierno] |
30.04.2007
A Bushman spokesperson has appealed to the Indian government to respect an order of the Indian Supreme Court that has asked for closure of the Andaman Trunk Road that will harm the Jarawa tribes.
Leer másTemas relacionados: [África del Sur] [Botswana] [India] [Ambiente] [Derechos IndÃgenas] [Gobierno] Imagen: Tribals - a search for existence © Centre for Science and Environment
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30.04.2007
International watchdog Reporters Without Borders has condemned threats made by Sri Lankan Defence Secretary, Gotabhaya Rajapakse, younger brother of the president, against the editor of the Daily Mirror, Champika Liyanaarachchi. The minister also threatened to "exterminate" a journalist on the newspaper, for writing articles about the plight of civilian victims of the war.
Leer másTemas relacionados: [Sur de Asia] [Sri Lanka] [Derechos Humanos] [Libertad de Expresión] [Medios] [Justicia y Crimen] |
30.04.2007
A report by ActionAid reveals that the business practices of UK supermarkets are forcing women workers in the cashew industry in India to live in acute poverty and work in unhealthy conditions.
Leer másTemas relacionados: [India] [Sur de Asia] [Trabajo] [Pobreza] [EconomÃa] [Salud] |
26.04.2007
Four activists have been sentenced to prison in Iran for their role in organizing a peaceful protest demanding equal rights for women. A U.S.-based group supporting their efforts is urging individuals worldwide to show their support for the women.
Leer másOrganización: Women's Learning Partnership for Rights, Development, and Peace Temas relacionados: [Iran (República Islámica de)] Imagen: The protest at issue was held June 12, 2006, in Tehran. © Women's Learning Partnership for Rights, Development, and Peace
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26.04.2007
"Shocking details" are emerging about the Pakistan government's "utter disrespect for independence of judiciary" as shown in the manner in which it sought to oust Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudry, says a leading Asian rights group.
Leer másTemas relacionados: [Pakistán] |
26.04.2007
Persoalan penggunaan jalan negara oleh angkutan produksi batubara selama 24 jam setiap harinya, hanya ditanggapi sebelah mata oleh para pemegang kekuasaan di Kalimantan Selatan.
Leer másTemas relacionados: [Indonesia] [Derechos Civiles] |
26.04.2007
Borneo Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation Institute (BEBSic) mengeluarkan surat penolakan pendanaan Chevron dan Total pada Pertemuan Nasional Pendidikan Lingkungan Hidup 2007 yang akan datang.
Leer másTemas relacionados: [Indonesia] [Contaminación] |
26.04.2007
Setelah menjalani persidangan selama 21 bulan, akhirnya pada 24 April 2007 Pengadilan Negeri Manado memvonis bebas PT Newmont Minahasa Raya dan Presiden Direkturnya, Richard B Ness. WALHI, ICEL, dan JATAM menengarai vonis ini sarat kejanggalan.
Leer másTemas relacionados: [Indonesia] [Contaminación] |
25.04.2007
China's massive economic development strategy excludes, marginalises and masks the increased repression of ethnic minority groups such as Mongols, Tibetans, and Uyghurs, according to a new report.
Leer másOrganización: Minority Rights Group Temas relacionados: [China] Imagen: Child in Guyiang, China. © Tamilla Held
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24.04.2007
New Delhi based organisation Citizens Research Collective has compiled data and information on Special Economic Zones (SEZs). SEZs are specially demarcated areas being promoted by the Indian government to boost economy but are also creating social resentment because of large scale displacement.
Leer másTemas relacionados: [India] [Sur de Asia] [Tierra] [Migración] [Vivienda & Refugio] [EconomÃa] [Sociedad Civil] |
24.04.2007
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) signed an agreement with soft drink multinational Coca-Cola to collaborate on projects to improve community access to water and sanitation in India and Nepal.
Leer másOrganización: United Nations Temas relacionados: [Sur de Asia] [India] [Nepal] [Agua/Sanidad] [Corporaciones] [Naciones Unidas] |
24.04.2007
International conservation groups calling on the Chinese government to open an immediate investigation into the country's largest tiger farm after a Beijing-based news team reported that it has proof that the farm’s restaurant serves tiger meat.
Leer másOrganización: Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) Temas relacionados: [China] |
24.04.2007
Viidakkoon sijoitetulla videokameralla on saatu ainutlaatuista videomateriaalia äärimmäisen uhanalaisesta ja ujosta Borneon sarvikuonosta, WWF ja Malesian ympäristöviranomaiset riemuitsivat.
Leer másOrganización: WWF Suomi Temas relacionados: [Animales] |
23.04.2007
LOS ANGELES, Apr 23 (OneWorld) - Sean Huze smokes a cigarette on the first floor patio of his two bedroom apartment in the heart of Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley. The 32-year-old Iraq war veteran still keeps his hair in a crew-cut and wears a sweatshirt that reads "Marines" across the front.
Leer másOrganización: OneWorld US Temas relacionados: [Iraq] [Estados Unidos] [Salud] [Cultura] [Armas & Ejército] |
23.04.2007
Plans by Bangladesh's military-backed "interim" government to exile the leaders of the two main parties ran into a problem when the High Court asked the government to explain why it should not produce former prime minister Khaleda Zia to prove that she is not under house arrest. Yesterday, too, British Airways refused to fly Zia's rival, Sheikh Hasina, to Dhaka on the grounds that it had been told the flight would not be allowed to land.
Leer másFrom The Daily Star Temas relacionados: [Bangladesh] |
23.04.2007
Poliittinen kehitys ja hieman parantunut turvallisuustilanne ovat kasvattaneet odotuksia Nepalin talouden kehittymisestä. Aasian kehityspankin mukaan ensimmäiset merkit Nepalin talouden elpymisestä ovat ilmassa, mutta kehitys on hidasta.
Leer másOrganización: Ulkoministeriö Temas relacionados: [Nepal] [Desarrollo] |
23.04.2007
Threats by Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapakse against the editor of the Daily Mirror, Champika Liyanaarachchi - a former editor for OneWorld on Yahoo! News - has been condemned by Reporters Without Borders: the minister also threatened to "exterminate" a journalist on the newspaper for writing articles about the plight of civilian victims of the war.
Leer másOrganización: Reporter Senza Frontiere Temas relacionados: [Sri Lanka] |
23.04.2007
Intian kaupunkien kasvavat slummialueet aiheuttavat jatkuvasti suurempia ongelmia lasten koulunkäynnin edistämiselle. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) on implementoinut Maharashtran osavaltion nomadiheimoille koulutusta teknologian avulla. Uudenlaisilla opetusmenetelmillä ja "kannettavalla luokkahuoneella" on havaittu olevan positiivisia mahdollisuuksia.
Leer másOrganización: Digital Divide Network Temas relacionados: [India] [Educación] [TecnologÃa Intermedia] [TIC] |
22.04.2007
Bangladesh's military-backed "interim" government has tightened its grip by virtually expelling the leaders of the two main parties: Khaleda Zia was set to leave for Saudi Arabia today while Sheikh Hasina was barred from boarding a flight home in London this afternoon after the authorities in Dhaka asked airlines to prevent her returning home.
Leer más+ Rebranding Democracy in Bangladesh + OneWorld Guide to Bangladesh Temas relacionados: [Bangladesh] |
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