Twelve Afghan civilians dead in air strike - Afghan officials
Eleven children and one woman killed in latest civilian deaths which have been long-running source of friction between Afghan President Hamid Karzai and his international backers
Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Are Central to the Work of Women Human Rights Defenders
Women human rights defenders (WHRDs) work under precarious conditions, often putting their lives in danger as they defend and protect women's economic, social and cultural rights (ESCR) across the globe.
'Accidental humanitarian' John Holmes on the politics of aid
Former United Nations under-secretary general for humanitarian affairs hopes his book will help ensure humanitarian issues are better understood and that needs are never subordinated to political ends
Women in the World Summit opens on theme of women in conflict
One hard-hitting panel debate focuses on the next generation of Malalas, referring to the Pakistani schoolgirl who was shot by extremists for promoting women's education