'06 Features

06/29/2006 While Turkish immigrants traditionally identify themselves primarily with their native country, rallying behind their adopted homeland during the World Cup has made many feel more "German."

06/28/2006 At least tens of thousands of Nepalese led their homes during the Maoist uprising and, now that peace has come, many are facing a difficult return due to a lack of government programs, long-neglected fields and homes, and local Maoist gatekeepers.

06/26/2006 On 26 June, the United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the world says a clear NO to torture. On this special day, the struggle against torture is being celebrated by thousands of people worldwide, and the victims of this man-made atrocity are commemorated.

06/26/2006 Dr. Arata Kochi, the new director of the World Health Organization’s malaria program, sat down with the Global Health Council to answer questions about new treatment guidelines and some of the most challenging aspects of malaria control.

06/26/2006 The average Zimbabwean family requires $524 a month just to cover the basics, but the average worker only earns about $200 a month. How, then, do people cope? Many Zimbabweans have turned into entrepreneurs, finding alternative ways of surviving in their poverty-stricken country.

06/21/2006 More than two-dozen women activists were detained in Kathmandu after staging a sit-in protest to demand for one-third representation in the interim government.

06/20/2006 From remote camps to big cities, from the steaming lowlands of Liberia to the high plateau of Afghanistan, from floodlit fountains to fashion shows and soccer matches, the United Nations today celebrated World Refugee Day with a message of hope.

06/20/2006 With 15 million AIDS orphans around the world- a number that’s only growing- Heifer International is launching an urgent $1 million campaign to alleviate the suffering and to give hope to future generations. View the video links to learn more about how Heifer's programs are making a difference.

06/20/2006 June 20th marks World Refugee Day, designated by the UN to recognize and celebrate the contribution of refugees throughout the world. Events will occur in more thanone hundred countries, commemorating the theme of "hope."

06/19/2006 Men and boys are critical partners in supporting girls’ education and improving family reproductive health. In Egypt, a country where domestic violence is a significant problem, the “New Visions” programs is helping change attitudes about HIV/AIDS and gender equality.

06/19/2006 Bicycle taxis are rapidly becoming more popular than gasoline-powered minibus taxis in parts of Western Kenya. The bicycles, know as “boda bodas”, can maneuver through traffic more easily and offer a means of income to a larger share of the population.

06/19/2006 The passionate loyalty of "Portenos" for their city's soccer clubs is more than a matter of familial and local tradition, says Carlos Forment: amid social and economic crisis it becomes a source of the remaking of civic identity.

06/15/2006 The Pan American Health Organization observed World Blood Donor Day on June 14th, honoring 14 volunteers from throughout the Americas who have made notable contributions to the promotion of voluntary, unpaid blood donations in their countries.

06/15/2006 Despite the fact that people are linked ever more closely by trade, travel and instant communication, the world remains divided by vast differences between rich countries and poor countries. Use this guide to learn how U.S policies impact development outcomes; it covers topics ranging from trade to education to HIV/AIDS.

06/15/2006 Churches in Zimbabwe trying to address the worsening political and economic crises are being thrust into the unfamiliar role of political activism. Church groups are divided along party lines and have drawn attention for their public bickering.

06/14/2006 Feelings of euphoria and optimism have swept the Somali capital as citizens welcome a newfound sense of security following 16 years of conflict. Can it last?

06/13/2006 Over 30 years after first approaching the federal government for official acknowledgement as an Indian tribe, the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe of Cape Cod, Massachusetts has finally received recognition.

06/13/2006 The School of Americas was established by the U.S. Army as a military academy in 1963 to promote democracy and respect for human rights. Since then, however, it has trained some of Latin America's most ruthless dictators.

06/13/2006 With Nepal at a crossroads for peace, women have a vital role to play in rebuilding the country and activist Lily Thapa is working hard to secure women a role in the peace process, the new government, and equal rights under the law.

06/12/2006 The UN has issued a "red card" against child work as part of a series of global events beginning this week to mark the World Day Against Child Labor. The campaign will feature ceremonies in Geneva to speak out against child labor, television specials, and marches in more than 100 countries around the world.