Visitors: 219 27 June 2011 The head of Egypt’s military intelligence has promised Amnesty International that the army will no longer carry out forced ‘virginity tests’ after defending their use, during a meeting with the organisation in Cairo on Sunday. Major General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF), discussed […]
Visitors: 225 As part of a continuing effort to promote dialogue in EU-Russia relations, the fourth joint workshop between the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the Civic Chamber of Russian Federation (CCRF) will take place on Tuesday, 28 June. The workshop will be hosted at the EESC and will involve around 50 participants. […]
Visitors: 199 As part of a continuing effort to promote dialogue in EU-Russia relations, the fourth joint workshop between the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the Civic Chamber of Russian Federation (CCRF) will take place on Tuesday, 28 June. The workshop will be hosted at the EESC and will involve around 50 participants. […]
Visitors: 2,051 23 June 2011 Three of artist Ai Weiwei’s associates are still missing, presumed in secret detention, despite the conditional release of Ai and his cousin into house arrest, Amnesty International said today. The Chinese authorities have refused to provide any information about the whereabouts of Wen Tao, Hu Mingfen and Liu Zhenggang since […]
Visitors: 1,983 23 June 2011 Three of artist Ai Weiwei’s associates are still missing, presumed in secret detention, despite the conditional release of Ai and his cousin into house arrest, Amnesty International said today. The Chinese authorities have refused to provide any information about the whereabouts of Wen Tao, Hu Mingfen and Liu Zhenggang since […]
Visitors: 1,998 23 June 2011 Three of artist Ai Weiwei’s associates are still missing, presumed in secret detention, despite the conditional release of Ai and his cousin into house arrest, Amnesty International said today. The Chinese authorities have refused to provide any information about the whereabouts of Wen Tao, Hu Mingfen and Liu Zhenggang since […]
Visitors: 2,026 23 June 2011 Three of artist Ai Weiwei’s associates are still missing, presumed in secret detention, despite the conditional release of Ai and his cousin into house arrest, Amnesty International said today. The Chinese authorities have refused to provide any information about the whereabouts of Wen Tao, Hu Mingfen and Liu Zhenggang since […]
Visitors: 219 The Writers in Prison Committee (WiPC) of PEN International is shocked by the life sentence handed down to academic and human rights activist Dr Abdul-Jalil Alsingace on 22 June 2011 for his peaceful opposition activities. He is among twenty-one activists convicted this morning of ‘plotting to overthrow the government’ after a violent crackdown […]
Visitors: 240 The Writers in Prison Committee (WiPC) of PEN International is shocked by the life sentence handed down to academic and human rights activist Dr Abdul-Jalil Alsingace on 22 June 2011 for his peaceful opposition activities. He is among twenty-one activists convicted this morning of ‘plotting to overthrow the government’ after a violent crackdown […]
Visitors: 231 The Writers in Prison Committee (WiPC) of PEN International is shocked by the life sentence handed down to academic and human rights activist Dr Abdul-Jalil Alsingace on 22 June 2011 for his peaceful opposition activities. He is among twenty-one activists convicted this morning of ‘plotting to overthrow the government’ after a violent crackdown […]
Visitors: 273 The Writers in Prison Committee (WiPC) of PEN International is shocked by the life sentence handed down to academic and human rights activist Dr Abdul-Jalil Alsingace on 22 June 2011 for his peaceful opposition activities. He is among twenty-one activists convicted this morning of ‘plotting to overthrow the government’ after a violent crackdown […]
Visitors: 251 Vienna, Austria, 21 June 2011 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has joined other UN agencies and partners in a call to provide every human on earth with access to modern energy services within the next 20 years. Meeting at an international energy forum in Vienna, 21-23 June, UNDP Associate Administrator Rebeca Grynspan […]
Visitors: 251 Vienna, Austria, 21 June 2011 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has joined other UN agencies and partners in a call to provide every human on earth with access to modern energy services within the next 20 years. Meeting at an international energy forum in Vienna, 21-23 June, UNDP Associate Administrator Rebeca Grynspan […]
Visitors: 230 Vienna, Austria, 21 June 2011 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has joined other UN agencies and partners in a call to provide every human on earth with access to modern energy services within the next 20 years. Meeting at an international energy forum in Vienna, 21-23 June, UNDP Associate Administrator Rebeca Grynspan […]
Visitors: 226 Vienna, Austria, 21 June 2011 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has joined other UN agencies and partners in a call to provide every human on earth with access to modern energy services within the next 20 years. Meeting at an international energy forum in Vienna, 21-23 June, UNDP Associate Administrator Rebeca Grynspan […]
Visitors: 301 A few months ago, worried about the cell towers bristling over the Sahyadri Government Guest House opposite her Malabar Hill residence, actor-producer Juhi Chawla had an independent audit conducted to assess the levels of Electro Magnetic Radiation around her house. “The report was startling,” said the bubbly actor, speaking at a prominent business […]
Visitors: 139 During this World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 15th June 2011 programme, we at Silver Inning Foundation (SIF) are promoting the cause of Elderly through unique and well tried ‘Sport for Development’ (S4D) concept. This year we are launching our Pilot project “Foot D Ball to Stop Elder Abuse”in association with ALFRESCO FC, Mumbai […]
Visitors: 159 During this World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 15th June 2011 programme, we at Silver Inning Foundation (SIF) are promoting the cause of Elderly through unique and well tried ‘Sport for Development’ (S4D) concept. This year we are launching our Pilot project “Foot D Ball to Stop Elder Abuse”in association with ALFRESCO FC, Mumbai […]
Visitors: 202 During this World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 15th June 2011 programme, we at Silver Inning Foundation (SIF) are promoting the cause of Elderly through unique and well tried ‘Sport for Development’ (S4D) concept. This year we are launching our Pilot project “Foot D Ball to Stop Elder Abuse”in association with ALFRESCO FC, Mumbai […]
Visitors: 148 During this World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 15th June 2011 programme, we at Silver Inning Foundation (SIF) are promoting the cause of Elderly through unique and well tried ‘Sport for Development’ (S4D) concept. This year we are launching our Pilot project “Foot D Ball to Stop Elder Abuse”in association with ALFRESCO FC, Mumbai […]
Visitors: 137 Please join in large numbers to register our strong protest against the government’s clampdown on peaceful demonstrators in the wee hours of 5 June. It reminded of the Jallianwala Bagh incident of 13 April 1919 when British troops opened fire on innocent citizens. The difference this time was that instead of bullets the […]
Visitors: 152 Please join in large numbers to register our strong protest against the government’s clampdown on peaceful demonstrators in the wee hours of 5 June. It reminded of the Jallianwala Bagh incident of 13 April 1919 when British troops opened fire on innocent citizens. The difference this time was that instead of bullets the […]
Visitors: 146 Please join in large numbers to register our strong protest against the government’s clampdown on peaceful demonstrators in the wee hours of 5 June. It reminded of the Jallianwala Bagh incident of 13 April 1919 when British troops opened fire on innocent citizens. The difference this time was that instead of bullets the […]
Visitors: 105 Please join in large numbers to register our strong protest against the government’s clampdown on peaceful demonstrators in the wee hours of 5 June. It reminded of the Jallianwala Bagh incident of 13 April 1919 when British troops opened fire on innocent citizens. The difference this time was that instead of bullets the […]
Visitors: 143 More than 1500 companies in the private sector have adopted a voluntary code of conduct for implementation of affirmative action. The action hinges around four major points – Employability, Education, Entrepreneurship Development, and Employment (4E). The Chambers of Industry have reported that under the 4E Programme, 112702 persons have benefitted so far. The […]