NGOs and Academia

Dear President Dilma
Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 00:00
This NSA episode is precisely the sort of challenge that proves the need for the two big guys of the hemisphere, for you and President Obama, to break down stereotypes and keep talking.
Understanding and Addressing Youth in "Gangs" in Mexico
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 00:00
This report seeks to understand and define the gang issue in Mexico, establish the regional histories and sociologies of what is known about these gangs, and understand the causes of youth gang involvement.
Statement of Carlos Lauria in House Hearing, "Challenges to Democracy in the Western Hemisphere"
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 00:00
Violence and official legal harassment are the main emerging trends that illustrate the major challenges facing the press in the Western hemisphere.
Statement of Cynthia Arnson in House Hearing, "Challenges to Democracy in the Western Hemisphere"
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 00:00
Efforts to support democracy must include policies to improve citizen security, combat organized crime and its corruption at all levels of society, and foster inclusionary growth and development.
Denuncia de Convencion Americana sobre Derechos Humanos por Venezuela debilita proteccion de los derechos fundamentales de sus ciudadanos/as
Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - 00:00
Instamos al Estado venezolano a que reconsidere de manera urgente su decision de privar a sus ciudadanos/as de la proteccion que ofrece este instrumento internacional.
Sudan and the Central African Republic: Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Monday, September 9, 2013 - 06:56
Statement by Spokesperson for the Secretary General on recent developments in the Central African Republic and Sudan and South Sudan.
"Hablar solo de carcel es simplista y provocador"
Monday, September 9, 2013 - 00:00
Louise Arbour, una de las figuras de derechos humanos mas respetadas del mundo, ve en el proceso de paz de La Habana un caso que puede ser pionero.
Somalia: Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Thursday, September 5, 2013 - 07:17
The following is a near-verbatim transcript of today’s noon briefing on Somalia by Farhan Haq, Associate Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
UN Expert Hails Human Rights Efforts but Urges Broader Consultation Process
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 - 13:37
The United Nations Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia, Shamsul Bari, hailed the adoption of a Human Rights Road Map by the Somali Federal Government, which lays the foundation for improving the protection and promotion of human rights in Somalia. However, he urged the authorities to broaden the consultation process to include Regional Administrations and civil society organisations.
Statement by the Secretary General on the Deteriorating Security Situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 - 13:34
The Secretary-General is deeply concerned about the escalating violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

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