But just over two years into the Syrian crisis – the longest and bloodiest of the Arab uprisings – ignoring the sound of death and destruction nearby has become the new normal for Damascenes. Qaboun is barely 20 minutes from the capital's centre.
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Friday, 12 April, 2013
New information and communication technologies (ICT) can connect citizens with one another and urgent responders, helping prevent violence and conflict, according to a new study by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and others.
Thursday, 11 April, 2013
Foreign Secretary William Hague, Special Representative of the UN Secretary General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Zainab Hawa Bangura and Special Envoy of UN High Commissioner for Refugees Angelina Jolie spoke at the launch of the G8 Declaration... Read More
Thursday, 28 March, 2013
Elements of government forces, along with armed militias, are carrying out multiple large-scale attacks against civilians in North Darfur in what represents the worst instance of violence in recent years, Amnesty International says in a briefing... Read More
Thursday, 28 March, 2013
There is growing concern about the humanitarian situation in Mali, with new reports of fighting forcing thousands to flee their homes, the blocking of humanitarian routes and civilian casualties caused by the conflict.
Wednesday, 27 March, 2013
(Nairobi) – Members of state security forces and armed groups have raped, beaten, and otherwise abused displaced Somalis who have arrived inSomalia’s capital fleeing famine and armed conflict since 2011, Human Rights Watch said in a report released... Read More
Wednesday, 27 March, 2013
New Tactics is working to build a collection of strategic-thinking resources and tools for human rights defenders. We have been working closely with human rights defenders in the Middle East and North Africa region to share a methodology to apply... Read More
Tuesday, 26 March, 2013
(Bangkok) – The Burmese government is systematically restricting humanitarian aid and imposing discriminatory policies on Rohingya Muslims in Arakan State. The government should permit unfettered access to humanitarian agencies to provide... Read More
Thursday, 7 March, 2013
We have a new blog post up about the recent South Sudanese community workshop series, including a visit from the UN! Check it out here.