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Sudan: Reform National Security Law

Posted by Human Rights Watch on 06/11/2009

(New York) - A report released on November 5, 2009 by the United Nations Panel of Experts on Sudan reveals continuing human rights violations in Darfur and underscores the urgent need to reform Sudan's repressive national security law, Human Rights Watch said today. read more

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EU and India must work together at UN to protect human rights

Posted on 05/11/2009

The European Union (EU) and India should work together at the United Nations (UN) to protect human rights in places of crisis, Amnesty International has said. The call came in a letter sent on Tuesday to the Swedish Presidency of the EU, Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, ahead of the EU India summi ...

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U.S. Export-Import Bank Adopts Carbon Policy to Support Renewable Energy

Posted by Environmental Leader on 05/11/2009

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) says it is the first Export Credit Agency (ECA) to adopt a comprehensive Carbon Policy to help U.S. manufacturers produce renewable energy and climate-friendly technologies for the world market. The policy also includes a commitment to impr ...

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US Senate: Move Quickly on Sexual Assault Bill

Posted by Human Rights Watch on 05/11/2009

(New York) - The introduction in the Senate today of the Justice for Survivors of Sexual Assault Act of 2009 is a significant step toward eliminating the backlog of evidence in rape cases, Human Rights Watch said today.   read more

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Ontarios green cars to get complementary green license plate next year

Posted by DeshRaj on 04/11/2009

As part of a commendable move (Ontario's Electric Vehicle initiative) to support green transportation, the Ontario administration will issue green license plates for ecofriendly plug-in hybrids and battery-only powered cars. The standard...

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