February 2012
73 posts
Wael Ghonim: The Power of the People is Greater... →
Ghonim, who’s at the intersection of Middle East democracy and online activism, cautions observers against second-guessing their support.
WHO clarifies guidance on hormonal contraception... →
Four months after a study suggested women on hormonal contraception may be at an increased HIV risk, the World Health Organization (WHO) has reaffirmed the birth control method’s safety, but strongly recommends that women on progesterone-only injections, like Depo-Provera, also use condoms to prevent HIV infection.
In October 2011 the British medical journal, The Lancet, published the...
Denial of Women’s and Girls’ Rights to Sport in...
This report documents discrimination by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education in denying girls physical education in state schools, as well as discriminatory practices by the General Presidency for Youth Welfare, a youth and sports ministry, in licensing women’s gyms and supporting only all-male sports clubs. The National Olympic Committee of Saudi Arabia also has no programs for women athletes and...
Female Genital Mutilation practices in Kenya
This research was undertaken to better understand Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) as currently practised by the Kuria and Kisii communities. The study investigated:
• current attitudes and practices in relation to FGM among men and women,
• awareness and attitudes towards the Alternative Rite of Passage (ARP)
• factors which encourage individuals to take decisions to abandon FGM.
The...
Female genital mutilation rises in Egypt despite... →
In 2008 Egypt outlawed the practice of female genital mutilation, but as Newsnight’s Sue Lloyd-Roberts reports in an article which contains graphic detail and which some readers may find disturbing, the ban has had little effect and the practice is still rife.
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Astonishingly, in 21st Century Egypt, the latest figures suggest that more than 90% of the women have been subject to female...
Syria's Revolution: Society, Power, Ideology →
It is almost a year ago that Syrian citizens, inspired by the revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt, courageously took to the streets in protest against the decades-long denial of their basic rights by the Assad regime. But Syria as a topic for research has long been marginalized in cultural, social, and political studies. This publication written by authors from the region wants to give new...
You, me and HIV - South African couples share...
Rising HIV prevalence rates around the world have changed how we date and how we love, at least in theory. The sexual history discussion comes up earlier in dating, and HIV testing as a couple is just a step below becoming “official”. Then comes figuring out how to navigate love and also HIV. Two couples share their stories with IRIN/PlusNews…
For Pholokgolo Ramothwala, media...
UNICEF presents key report on challenges and... →
Education can play a crucial role in peacebuilding in all phases of conflict, a UNICEF-commissioned study has concluded, outlining how education can help prevent conflict and contribute to long-term peace. The report, entitled “The Role of Education in Peacebuilding,” was presented on 9 February, to United Nations experts, donors, human rights activists and aid workers.
Among the key findings...
The Causes of Stability and Unrest in the Middle... →
The report focuses on underlying forces and causes at a time when political crisis — and serious security issues — dominate the region. These political dynamics and unrest are, however, only part of the story.
The trends in demographics, economics, internal security and justice systems, governance, and social change show how much other factors affect both the region and individual...
We can prevent people living with HIV from dying... →
Tuberculosis (TB) is a leading cause of serious illness and death among people living with HIV, despite being curable and preventable. The need for an integrated approach to addressing HIV and TB (HIV/TB), as intersecting epidemics, is extremely urgent and increasing.
Private employment agencies in Morocco →
This paper examines private employment agencies and temporary agency work in a country having ratified the Private Employment Agencies Convention, 1997 (No. 181), Morocco. In 2011, Morocco was the largest market in North Africa for employment agencies, with an estimated 1,200 agencies. Leading agencies have expressed concern about youth employment, and their commitment to actively work on the...
Commonwealth Asia Regional Meeting Endorses Need...
The Commonwealth Youth Programme Asia Centre, Commonwealth Secretariat in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India organized a two-day Regional Consultation on Financial inclusion of Youth in New Delhi on February 8 – 9, with the objective to address the critical need for national financial inclusion policies having a ’youth’ focus along with other...
It really is horrifying
stfusexists:
cyruspotnoodle:
ginger—gal:
vuhnessah:
that Kanye West got not only more flack, but a worse reputation for grabbing a microphone out of Taylor Swift’s hands and making a rude comment than Chris Brown did for beating his girlfriend until her face was unrecognizable.
White Woman Tears (TM) are a powerful thing.
And Janet Jackson hasn’t been invited back to the Grammys...
“My late father was in Auschwitz, my late mother was in Madjanek concentration...”
– Norman Finkelstein (via aubades)
Remember how the video of this is the greatest thing ever? (via swintons)
Innovation for Global Development @ the White... →
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Calling all Youth!! UNDP Barbados and the OECS...
Do you want your voice to be heard?
Are you that person who cares about the Caribbean?
Do you want to contribute to decision making in your country and region and shape the future?
Do you dream about an even better tomorrow?
Do you see the strengths around you and the possibilities for change?
Would you want to connect with other youth and engage in conversations about key issues in our...
Wanna know more about the Pan-Commonwealth... →
Give your Feedback on the proposed Commonwealth... →
Comparative Protest Spaces in Asia and the Middle... →
Shrines, squares and soccer stadiums have provided the settings for anti-government protests and people power in Southeast Asia and the Middle East in recent decades. At times used for mass detentions and torture of regime opponents by the security forces in the Middle East and North Africa, soccer stadiums became battlefields of resistance by soccer fans against autocratic rulers as the fans...
The role of sport tourism in employment, income... →
Sport tourism is a new concept in the world having the most growth in tourism industry. Many countries enjoy an appropriate status with respect to sport tourism and, accordingly, contribute directly to their nation’s economic prosperity. Hence, the goal of this research is to compare and survey tourism managers, interest managers and tourisms’ ideas about creation of sport tourism-induced...
Fitness and health of children through sport →
A growing body of scientific evidence indicates that the declining levels of physical activity and fitness in children and youth are associated with adverse impacts on their health, including rising levels of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, metabolic syndrome and increased risk of sports injury. In response, a number of governmental and non-governmental organizations have instituted programmes...
Tapping the Potential of Displaced Youth →
Displaced youth have historically fallen through the cracks of humanitarian services and programming. This synthesis report of findings and recommendations provides guidance for humanitarian policy and practice on youth education and livelihoods. The Women’s Refugee Commission’s (WRC) Displaced Youth Initiative was a multiyear (2008–2011), multi-country advocacy research project that aimed to...
“Hear our voice” say young people from key... →
In Asia and the Pacific, evidence indicates that 95% of all new HIV infections in young people in the region are among young people from key affected populations—young people who buy and sell sex, young men who have sex with men, young transgender persons and adolescent drug users.
Specific data on young people at higher risk of HIV in the region is sparse. But estimates that do exist give cause...
“I get “Ya know I’m really depressed and I’ll never meet a girl like that again...”
– Henry Rollins, 2006 (via azgoroth)
& boys, just cut the whole “nice guys finish last” bullshit. (via andeasyand)
Henry Rollins is my Mr. Miyagi
