A controversy over World Vision's decision to donate unused tee shirts touting the Superbowl victory of the Pittsburgh Steelers (they lost) has sparked a big debate in the aid community.
As the second session of the Geneva portion of the HRC Review continues, the President of the HRC has submitted the “negotiating text”, which will form the basis of the negotiations.
Column Lynch reports that "In a sharp reversal, the United States decides to rebuke Israel in the Security Council." I wouldn't exactly put it that way. In fact, what the United States is doing is actually in line with its longstanding policy of defending Israel.
Facing a government crackdown on shelters for abused women, activists explain in detail why the government’s impending takeover of women’s shelters will be a human rights disaster.
MONUSCO is reporting that on February 15, Samuel Bisengimana was extracted in Eastern DRC, a “serious blow” to FDLR, as he was responsible for mobilizing their civilian support.
GOOD is hosting a competition for a $5,000 grant "to fund an idea that helps increase understanding about the role that vaccines play in the fight for global health."
Like in Tunisia and Egypt, social media is playing a key organizing role for the Bahrain protests and providing useful updates for people to follow the events in real time.