Equal education for girls
In 2000, the United Nations adopted the eight Millennium Development Goals, to be met by 2015. The...
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Nepal Government Displaces Thousands in Forced Eviction Drive
Nepalese authorities say evictions protect public land, but community leaders allege lack of housing and human rights safeguards.
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Myanmar: Suu Kyi Moved to House Arrest
The 80-year-old Nobel laureate’s sentence was reduced by the military junta, reflecting concerns about her condition and location.
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Human Rights Group Condemns Forced Conversions in Pakistan
A nongovernmental organization warns that forced marriages are on the rise, with underage Christian girls particularly targeted.
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Small Town in the Philippines Scores Victory Against Hazardous Mining
After years of resistance, the community of MacArthur has halted a mining project residents say was a danger to health, livelihoods and the environment.
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