Women Refugees in Europe Are Told Rape “Is Definitely Not the Problem”
I thought this story was going to be straightforward: The United Nations and the big crisis response groups have been talking forever — even…
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An Aid Worker Fights for Justice After Being Raped in South Sudan
Megan Nobert is a 28-year-old lawyer with an expertise in sexual and gender-based violence. Last year, she went to South Sudan hoping to help its…
Read MoreYour Crib Sheet for Covering African Elections, in Congo and beyond
We’re all watching the DR Congo with baited breath. The recent presidential election, or process that has borne the name, has sparked unrest and…
Read MoreWhen the good guys are also bad guys
The Globe & Mail has an article today about abuses by Libyan rebels (h/t @geoffreyyork). I think it’s a good piece, and if you’ll indulge…
Read MoreIn Sudan, a return to ethnic cleansing?
Terrifying news today via the indefatigable Rebecca Hamilton, author of Fighting for Darfur, who has a piece on Nick Kristof’s New York Times blog…
Read MoreIf you work in human rights, go to this talk
A few years ago, I wrote about Patrick Ball for the Christian Science Monitor. It’s one of my favorite stories, in part because he’s…
Read MoreToday in “diplomats who didn’t answer the question”
US Ambassador to the UN Susan Rice’s statement and q&a at the Security Council stakeout: REPORTER: Madame Ambassador, just one follow up, there has…
Read MoreHow should we measure poverty?
The United Nations is starting to rethink that question. The UN Development Program yesterday unveiles this year’s Human Development Report and the Human Development Index…
Read MoreHappy Birthday 1325, or, Why women in Burundi won’t let me be cynical about (some) UN resolutions
If you’ve never been to a birthday party for a Security Council resolution, well, get out your party shoes. Today is the 10th anniversary…
Read MoreSometimes, a girl’s gotta stick up for change
Check out what I think will be a debate over at change.org, between me and the new editor of the Human Rights blog. (Awkard…
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