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4 Stars - and Proud of It!

Posted by Joan on 08/09/2009

Its with pride, and a virtual bang of the gong (banging on a real gong is the way we celebrate achievements and good news in the GlobalGiving office) that we announce some exciting news:  GlobalGiving has been awarded a 4-star rating by Charity Navigator!Charity Navigator currently rates over 5,000 ...

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US: Reversal on Torture Photos a Blow to Openness, Accountability

Posted by Human Rights Watch on 13/05/2009

(Washington, DC) - President Barack Obama's decision to block the release of photos depicting the abuse of detainees in US custody in Iraq and Afghanistan strikes a blow to transparency and accountability, Human Rights Watch said today. read more

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EU: Demand Accountability for Gaza Conflict Laws of War Violations

Posted by Human Rights Watch on 16/03/2009

(Brussels) - The European Union should press for a comprehensive and impartial international inquiry into allegations of serious violations of international law committed by Israeli and Palestinian forces in Gaza and southern Israel, Human Rights Watch said today. Failure to do so would suggest an ...

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Nepal: Victims Await Justice From New Government

Posted by Human Rights Watch on 09/03/2009

(New York) - The Maoist-led Nepali government should make accountability for human rights abuses before, during, and after the conflict in Nepal an urgent priority, Human Rights Watch and the Nepal-based Advocacy Forum said today in a letter to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal. read more

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Cambodia: First Trial to Test Tribunals Credibility

Posted by Human Rights Watch on 14/02/2009

(New York) - Cambodia's Khmer Rouge tribunal, about to begin its first trial, should resist political interference and meet international fair trial standards, Human Rights Watch said today. The tribunal is prosecuting Khmer Rouge leaders for crimes against humanity in the deaths of up to 2 mi ...

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