Rape is once again deployed as a weapon of war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. On New Years day, at least 33 women in the South Kivu province were sexually assaulted by a roving militia.
The tragic flight of minorities from central Iraq to the north has not only been a larger crisis than anyone anticipated. It has also created a new, secondary crisis for host communities that governments, donors, and aid agencies are only beginning to figure out how to address.
The General Assembly passed an important provision affirming the human rights of Gay and Lesbian individuals around the world. See how your country voted.
In a statement issued by the White House, President Obama declares his support for the International Criminal Court's intervention in Kenya. This is a big deal.
Kenya becomes the first member state of the International Criminal Court to have a large number of its ruling elite come under investigation by the court. Why Kenya's response may chart the future of the ICC.
