Bringing The Pope To Account For Widespread And Systematic Crimes Against Humanity
On September 13, 2011, the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR)[1] and the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP)[2] filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC)[3] to investigate and prosecute the Pope, the Vatican Secretary of State and two Cardinals for rape, other forms of sexual violence, and torture as crimes against humanity.
Justifying the climate talks' big emissions
How can delegates committed to reducing world carbon emissions emit so much carbon themselves?
Message - and action - don't add up at Durban
'Are we doing the right thing?' some ask. 'We have to look into our conscience.'
Nepal Set to Recognize Third Gender
Following the signing of a major peace agreement, key political parties in Nepal are scheduled to conclude a constitutional reform process this month. The complicated drafting process and years of preceding negotiations have finally enabled longtime enemy factions, including Maoists, to come to the table together.
COP17 in Durban: Older people and climate change
Older people can and do make positive contributions to combating climate change. HelpAge works with older people on disaster risk reduction programmes, where they take on an active role in their communities.
Getting young people heard at U.N. climate talks
Keeping the Kyoto Protocol alive is a key ask - any other ministers want an 'I love KP' tie?
Adding insult to injury
Why would Greeks and Italians pay taxes if they believe the system is rigged against them?
Forget Durban: Climate change action is happening on the ground
Climate responses are moving forward where people realise the importance of local action and governments offer leadership