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International Women Rise to Action Against Female Genital Mutilation

The following is being released by World Women...

(NEW YORK) - As the two week long international conference of the UN Commission on the Status of Women comes to a close on Friday, women are charged to fight all forms of violence against women.

During the conference, there were several sessions on female genital mutilation (FGM) also known as female circumcision, including an "End FGM" concert and a call for support of the UN Global Ban against the practice.

Tim King`s interview with Brian Arthur Brown, the author of Three Testaments: Torah, Gospel and Quran.

Revolutionary new book presents together the texts of the Torah, Gospels, and Qur’an; Scriptures that are central to Jews, Christians and Muslims.

(SALEM / NIAGRA FALLS) - Three Testaments: Torah, Gospel and Quran, a potential publishing phenomenon, is set for release this summer, followed by a seven city book launch tour in September.

Tim King interviewed Brian Arthur Brown, the author and editor, from his home in Niagara Falls.

Amnesty Urges RI to Ban Genital Mutilation

In November 2010, the Health Ministry issued a regulation that legitimizes the practice of female genital mutilation.

(JAKARTA, Indonesia) - To mark International Women’s Day on Thursday, human rights watchdog Amnesty International is called on the Indonesian government to repeal a 2010 government regulation permitting “female circumcision”.

The London-based organization also suggested that authorities help eliminate the practice by enacting specific legislation with appropriate penalties prohibiting all forms of female genital mutilation.

A Panel Discussion on Creating Social Justice Through Boycotts, Divestment, and Public Banking

'DIVESTING FROM WALL STREET, INVESTING IN OUT COMMUNITIES' happens 13 March.

(PORTLAND, OR) - SUPER allies are invited to a significant Panel Discussion on Creating Social Justice Through Boycotts, Divestment, and Public Banking, which will be taking place on Tuesday, March 13th, at PSU in Room 333 of the Smith Memorial Student Union.

We need as many allies as we can get in the struggle for justice in Palestine, the Middle East, and around the world.

FLASHBACK: Sex Abuse and Murder in Sri Lanka

FYI: (GRAPHIC) PHOTOS REMOVED VIA DEMAND FROM GOOGLE

(SALEM) - I've written several articles examining the crimes against innocent civilians during the Sri Lanka civil war and the Genocide that enveloped Tamil people in the island country's northern region.

Along with the carnage came a barrage of sex crimes against Tamil women and girls that defy real description, the evidence bolstered by a newly released set of war crime photos.

Demand Accountability from Sri Lanka

India should assert leadership at the UN Human Rights Council, and insist on concrete answers and actions.

(NEW DELHI, India) - The time has come for India to be bolder and more confident on human rights at the international level. Its growing stature in international affairs demands this leadership position.

The current session of the UN Human Rights Council presents India with an excellent opportunity to move towards a foreign policy that truly befits the world’s largest democracy.

Top Afghan Advisor Resigns over Differences with Karzai

There are increasing doubts on whether Washington and Kabul will be able to reach a long-term Strategic Partnership Agreement; US-Afghanistan relations have been heavily strained in recent weeks.

(KABUL, Afghanistan Press TV) - A top Afghan advisor has reportedly resigned over disagreements on a strategic partnership deal to set the framework for continued US presence in Afghanistan beyond 2014.

Reports say National Security Adviser Rangin Dadfar Spanta has submitted his resignation letter to Afghan President Hamid Karzai, though his resignation has not yet been accepted.

Congress without Conscience and The Broken Safety Net: Part Two in a Series

Part One: Days of Awareness and About The Money: Part 1

(CLERMONT, FL) - This week in D.C. thousands of Jewish and Christian AIPAC lobbyists have inundated the Capitol to push Congress to vote YES on Senate Resolution 380, introduced by Zionist Senators Lieberman, Casey and Graham, who call for a military attack on Iran.

War is the ultimate failure of intelligence and so far 44 members of Congress have co-sponsored this AIPAC bill.

Tamils Welcome the Proposed US Resolution on Sri Lanka

Joint Statement by British Tamils...

(GENEVA) - We welcome the proposed resolution by the Government of the United States of America at the 19th Session of the UN Human Rights Council towards holding all parties to the conflict accountable during the last phases of the war in Sri Lanka.

The resolution offers a glimpse of hope for those affected by the conflict and sets in motion appropriate steps that could assist in long term peace and reconciliation in post-war Sri Lanka.

SRI LANKA: Needed -- A Ministry of Truth

"... partial truths or half-truths are often more insidious than total falsehoods." - Huntington's theory

(GENEVA) - The operation in Geneva has been accomplished, President Rajapaksa's critical political situation has been changed.

Now who will talk for a father of two; an innocent fisherman killed by a senior official with one of worst State institutions, which seems dependent on unlawful tactics to kill innocent civilians?