An investigation carried out by the United Nations has revealed wide-ranging human rights violations committed by Congolese army soldiers and the fighters belonging to the M23 rebel group in the aftermath of the clashes for the control of Goma town in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The atrocities are reported to have been carried out between 20th and 30th November in the town of Minova in South Kivu province. The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) says at least 126 women, including … [Read more...]
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Patrick Maigua
December 22, 2012 by Team Celebration
Filed Under: AFRICA, WOMEN GENDER EQUITY ISSUES Tagged With: (FARDC), A Celebration of Women, Congolese Army, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Geneva, including rape, international humanitarian law, Minova in South Kivu province, Patrick Maigua, Rupert Colville, spokesperson, UN, UN Human Rights Office, victims of sexual violence
SOMALIA: Burkas to tracksuits
April 18, 2012 by Team Celebration
Senior vice president of Somali Athletics federation Khadjia Aden Dahir SOMALIA: Burkas to tracksuits Mogadishu — The Somali Athletics Federation will select one female runner from a field of 10 to compete in the 400-metres at this year's London Olympics. The youngest of those currently training in Mogadishu is Najma, 10. She started running six months ago, shortly after Al-Shabab left the city. "My father encouraged me," said Najma. She knows she is lucky - most girls in Somalia do not … [Read more...]
Filed Under: AFRICA, WOMEN Taking ACTION, WOMEN that "Share in Positive Action" for Our World! Tagged With: (UNPOS), A Celebration of Women, Africa, atheletes, BURKAS, Burkas to tracksuits, celebrations, Mogadishu, Nick Birnback, Somalia, spokesperson, sports, SWEAT SUITS, The Somali Athletics Federation, UN Political Office for Somalia, women in sports, women.
