I-VAWA: U.S. To Address Violence Against Women and Girls
Tue, 02/09/2010 - 13:13Iraqi Refugees: Women on the Margins
Mon, 11/30/2009 - 18:16Iraq: Don't Forget Displaced Women
Wed, 07/15/2009 - 01:00As a humanitarian talking with displaced Iraqis be prepared for a lot of anger. “You destroyed my country,” said one woman. “Those ruling have no place for us. What will you do?” Millions of people have been displaced inside and outside the country. Small numbers have returned home. For others, insecurity, plus the absence of the rule of law, infrastructure, employment prospects, or basic services like water, sanitation, education or health care prevent them from returning home.
Bangladesh: Poetry as a Bridge to Understanding
Thu, 10/30/2008 - 01:00In Bangladesh a Supreme Court decision this May recognized the right to citizenship for a formerly stateless population, the Bihar, an Urdu speaking minority.
Bangladesh is an extremely young country, formed only 37 years ago after a violent conflict to sever its ties with Pakistan, achieved independence and preserve its Bengali culture.
Burma: On the Road to Mandalay
Wed, 10/08/2008 - 03:32Monasteries in Burma, as in many Buddhist countries, are places where those in need go for help: for religious education, meditation skills, counseling and, increasingly in this underdeveloped country, for food, education, shelter, and health care.





