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Elizabeth Haq: Why does the World Ignore Sri Lanka`s Crimes?

It is essential that the rest of the world open its eyes to the country’s bloody deeds as well.

(TORONTO National Post) - No one knows how many thousands of people died in Sri Lanka in 2009, the year that marked the end of a decades-long struggle between the Sri Lankan government and the secessionist Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam.

Certainly, it was one of the bloodier conflicts that the world has witnessed in recent decades. But no one outside Sri Lanka really seems to care.

More Countries are Now Breathing down Sri Lanka`s Neck and it is a Good Sign

In all Sri Lanka rejected the recommendations of 45 countries.

(COLOMBO) - The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a process in the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in which member countries need to review their human rights records periodically once in four years.

The review would be conducted by a Troika of 3 countries.

16 Days of Activism: SACH- Struggling for Change in Pakistan

“At the very least, we should ensure a baseline..." "A right to dignity.” - Ms. Khalida Salimi, Executive Director for SACH

(ISLAMABAD, Pakistan) - The activism falls on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and the closure on the International Day of Human Rights.

SACH- Struggle for Change, a human rights organization aims at creating a society free of violence and torture...

Human Rights Investigation: Syrian Rebels Use Child to Behead Prisoner

Footage, posted to YouTube by Voice of America Arabic (Radio Sawa) anchor and journalist Zaid Benjamin, shows a child hacking a prisoner’s neck with a machete. Warning GRAPHIC.

(WASHINGTON DC) - The video then cuts to rebels displaying the man’s severed head while chanting “Allahu Akbar.”

This is the side that the United States and the European Union have backed and used to bring regime change to Syria.

Statement on International Human Rights Day

Burmese Rohingya American Friendship Association (BRAFA) speaks out as Burmese Muslims continue to suffer...

(MILWAUKEE, WI) - On 10 December, International Human Rights Day, the United States and international community celebrate and salute those around the world who struggle to defend, protect and promote the fundamental freedoms that are the birthright of all mankind.

In Burma (Myanmar), human rights at all levels have been violated by the Burmese successive military governments for many years and still today...

Red Shoes and Big Walls

Advocates call for an end to heavy-handed policies along the border...

(LAS CRUCES, NM) - Human rights activists in the Paso del Norte region marked December 10 in commemoration of the 64th anniversary of International Human Rights Day.

On both sides of the border, activists called attention to the struggles of women, immigrants and border residents.

Medical Marijuana: 22 Million Felon Users

US government statistics....

(PORTLAND, OR) - The recent elections with Washington and Colorado legalizing marijuana has caused a tremendous kafuffle. THe police and district attorneys are hustling about like a chicken with no head. (Very appropriate, they are not acting!)

Meanwhile, TV stations and newspapers are flapping their wings. ---- What are we going to do?

`I would go down in flames if that is what is required` - Ambassador Susan Rice

Ambassador Rice should re-read the Group of Experts report on the situation in the Congo and begin to “feel the heat” of her inaction.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Susan Rice has been the target of a media and twitter frenzy calling on her to take swift and concise action in Central Africa.

They are pressing her to impose sanctions on the Rwandan Government for backing M23 rebel group that is currently terrorizing Eastern Congo in both weaponry and military orders.

More than 100 Attend The Compassionate Friends 16th Worldwide Candle Lighting

Loved ones gather to honor those who passed.

(SALEM) - Communities across the globe joined in The Compassionate Friends 16th Worldwide Candle Lighting on December 9, 2012.

The organization's Salem Chapter held their candle lighting event on the Oregon state capitol steps. The names of children who have passed were read aloud to a gathered crowd of more than 100 people.

MP Stephen Woodworth Expresses Renewed Concern Over Human Rights Violations in Sri Lanka

"I would like to extend my thoughts and prayers towards all those that have been affected by the latest violent attacks..." - MP Stephen Woodworth

(TORONTO) - Stephen Woodworth, Member of Parliament for Kitchener Centre, has expressed renewed concern over human rights violation in Sri Lanka.

The news comes in light of recent reports of violent clashes on the University of Jaffna campus between Tamil students and security forces.