APO News from Africa: Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination hears from non-governmental organizations from Kenya: The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination this morning met with representatives of civil society organizations from Kenya to discuss the situation of racial discrimination in this country, which the Committee will review later this … [Read more...] about Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination hears from non-governmental organizations from Kenya
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South Sudan: Humanitarian organizations appeal for $1.6 billion amidst rising needs
South Sudan: Humanitarian organizations appeal for .6 billion amidst rising needs: Humanitarian organizations are appealing for US$ 1.6 billion to provide life-saving assistance and protection to 5.8 million people across South Sudan in 2017. “The humanitarian situation in South Sudan has deteriorated dramatically due to the devastating combination of conflict, … [Read more...] about South Sudan: Humanitarian organizations appeal for $1.6 billion amidst rising needs
Burundi: United Nations Experts Raise Alarm at Growing Repression of Non-Governmental Organizations and Human Rights Defenders
Burundi: United Nations Experts Raise Alarm at Growing Repression of Non-Governmental Organizations and Human Rights Defenders: A group of United Nations human rights experts* today condemned the recent ban and provisional suspension of a number of civil society organizations in Burundi, and warned about “the obstructive, restrictive and stigmatizing effect of recent … [Read more...] about Burundi: United Nations Experts Raise Alarm at Growing Repression of Non-Governmental Organizations and Human Rights Defenders
Decision by Egyptian court to freeze assets of two prominent human rights organizations and their directors
Decision by Egyptian court to freeze assets of two prominent human rights organizations and their directors: The decision taken by an Egyptian court to freeze the assets of two prominent human right organizations and their directors continues a worrying trend of restricting space for civil society to operate in Egypt as seen by the recent multiplication of travel bans and … [Read more...] about Decision by Egyptian court to freeze assets of two prominent human rights organizations and their directors
U.S. Mission to South Africa Awards Grants to Community Organizations Partnering in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS
U.S. Mission to South Africa Awards Grants to Community Organizations Partnering in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS: The U.S. Mission to South Africa hosted a HIV/AIDS Community Grants Program Awards Ceremony, culminating a multi-day workshop for 23 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from Gauteng, Free State and North West, on September 28. Through this … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to South Africa Awards Grants to Community Organizations Partnering in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS
