The excessive activities of the mining companies in Colombia are not only affecting the environment but also the local residents. The “Plataforma 12 de Octubre” is organising a forum to oppose this lethal practice. Marcella Via The communities of Guajira (Colombia) live in a high-risk situation due to […]
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South Sudan: the fear and horror of the children of war
The peace process was resumed in South Sudan. Perhaps now the nightmare of becoming refugees, homeless, child soldiers, sexual slaves and, in the worst cases, even sadistic killers will end for minors, after being used as ignorant political instruments. Julio Morejón In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, […]
Detention centres in the UK: Stop indefinite detentions!
Thousands of immigrants every year face detentions that can last days, weeks or years. An uncertainty which, in many cases, provokes mental health problems, including suicide. However, the campaign #Time4aTimeLimit (promoted by the Detention Forum and member organisations) wants an end to this.
Do no harm
A seminar to gather evidence of the significant harm caused to children by separating them from their mothers and families, and on which families are targeted for child removal and forced adoption, will take place on 11 September. Hosted by MP John Mcdonnell and organised by Legal Action for Women, […]
Impunity in heinous crimes against Brazilian women
Brazil is responsible for 40% of the feminicides that are committed in Latin America and, on a global level, it comes seventh out of 83 nations where most women are murdered through cases linked to gender-based violence. Moisés Pérez Mok The fourth murder of a woman in less […]