[WATCH] Matholesville protest for protection against rape and crime: Community members say that women are raped on a daily basis in Matholesville, west of Johannesburg, and even though it is reported to the police, nothing seems to be done about it. Illegal mining and crime are also problems and the locals believe that the police are taking bribes to look the other way. … [Read more...] about [WATCH] Matholesville protest for protection against rape and crime
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Jonglei State Prosecutors Trained on Investigation and Trial of SGBV Cases and Child Protection
APO News from Africa: Jonglei State Prosecutors Trained on Investigation and Trial of SGBV Cases and Child Protection: Six prosecutors in Jonglei State, including one female, have completed specialized training in investigation and prosecution of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) cases and child protection issues organized by South Sudan National Police Service in … [Read more...] about Jonglei State Prosecutors Trained on Investigation and Trial of SGBV Cases and Child Protection
Humanitarian Coordinator a.i. calls for protection of civilians in and around Aburoc
APO News from Africa: Humanitarian Coordinator a.i. calls for protection of civilians in and around Aburoc: The Humanitarian Coordinator ad interim for South Sudan, Serge Tissot, has demanded that parties to the conflict uphold their responsibilities to protect thousands of Shilluk civilians sheltering in and around Aburoc following the resumption of the government offensive … [Read more...] about Humanitarian Coordinator a.i. calls for protection of civilians in and around Aburoc
Leopards need maximum protection: this includes banning trophy hunting | The Conversation
Leopards need maximum protection: this includes banning trophy hunting: A leopard shows its spots in the Soutpansberg Mountains, South Africa. Sam Williams, CC BY-SATrophy hunting of large carnivores in southern Africa is a hotly debated topic. This was evident after Cecil the lion was shot and killed in Zimbabwe last year. One argument in support of trophy hunting is that, … [Read more...] about Leopards need maximum protection: this includes banning trophy hunting | The Conversation
UNCTAD Opens First Training Centre to Promote Consumer Protection in Middle East and North Africa Region
APO News from Africa: UNCTAD Opens First Training Centre to Promote Consumer Protection in Middle East and North Africa Region: UNCTAD opened in Beirut on 5 April its first consumer protection training centre for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, in cooperation with the Lebanese Ministry of Economy and Trade. The UNCTAD MENA Programme, supported by the … [Read more...] about UNCTAD Opens First Training Centre to Promote Consumer Protection in Middle East and North Africa Region
