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Human Rights under pressure

The Nicaraguan Centre for Human Rights (CENIDH) was established in 1990 to defend and promote human rights. The main motivation was to defend the achievements of the Sandinista Popular Revolution in the early eighties.

Sudan alarmingly unprepared six months before critical referendum

Ahead of major summit, new report warns that inadequate preparation is harming chance of credible referendum

Local politics in Cotacachi, Ecuador

The central political process in Ecuador in 2008 was the preparation of a new Constitution. Social organisations participated actively in the process with proposals regarding issues such as indigenous peoples´ rights, democratisation of the state, and the management of natural resources. The result is a new, progressive constitution that was approved by 64 % of the population in a popular referendum.

Women Can Do It secured female election victory

The Elections in Sudan are finally over. As results slowly trickle in, there is good news that Madam Nyandeng Malek has succeeded in winning the governors position for Warrap State on an SPLM ticket.

Escalation in threats against civil society

Despite what was thought to be the dawn of a new era for human rights defenders with the formation of a Government of National Unity, the last three months have seen an escalation in the number of threats, intimidation and harassment levelled against members of civil society in Zimbabwe.

Sudanese journalists in training to cover first elections in 24 years

More than 300 journalists and media houses across Sudan will be trained to cover elections by a consortium of six national and international organisations in the lead-up to Sudan's nationwide elections in April 2010.

Sudan is looking for You!

We are looking for independent and neutral monitors to monitor the media prior to the elections and during the elections 2010 on a voluntary basis.

Murders of Salvadoran environmentalist leaders

Sunday, December 20, the Salvadoran environmental activist Ramiro Rivera, member of the board of the Environmental Committee of Cabañas (CAC), was killed. Six days after, December 26, other CAC member, the 8 months pregnant Dora Santos was also assassinated. In June, this terrible succession started with the murder of the environmental leader Marcelo Rivera, also member of CAC.

What happened to civil society?

Norwegian People’s Aid Programme Managers share their experiences of political work with civil society organizations at a public seminar in Oslo.

Doing a Decent Job? A New Report on the IMF Shows a Leopard who Cannot Change its Spots

Despite changes in rhetoric, IMF policy advice and conditions are still having the same detrimental effects on social protection, decent work and poverty in countries forced to take out loans due to the financial crisis, a new report released today shows.

Learning how to reach out

NPA is building the capacity of the Southern Sudan Peoples Liberation Movement (SPLM) aimed at transfoming it from a movement to a member-based party. Information is an important component in a party, and on March 7th, 43 SPLM graduated after a two week training on how to use information as a tool to reach out.

Press statement: Media bills urgent

A press statement from Association for Media Development in Southern Sudan (AMDISS) and partners adressed to President Salva Kiir, urges the president to expedite several new media bills for Southern Sudan through the legislasive assembly to secure freedom of expression and prevent cencorship.

ENWEYAY – Let’s discuss!

During two days in Butajira and Shashemene, ENWEYAY demonstrated how they reach people at the grass root with important topics like Voters Education, Human rights and Democracy, and engaged the public in discussions ranging from abduction of young girls to using their vote to ensure the local politicians deliver as promised in the upcoming regional elections.

Strategic partners in Angola

The Norwegian Foreign Ministry and Norwegian People’s Aid have entered into a strategic partnership to support civil society in Angola and strengthen human rights and democracy.

No to increased trade with Israel - let Gaza live!

– Norwegian People’s Aid condemns Israel’s closure of the Gaza Strip and the collective punishment of the population by cutting gas and electricity. Collective punishment is a clear violation of international law. Israel is still the occupying power on the Gaza Strip. It is high time due that the international community holds Israel responsible for collectively punishing 1,5 million people, says Finn Erik Thoresen, Secretary General in NPA.

Active youth

A brand new handbook in international youth work, with tons of ideas for activities and excercises.

A good example

– I want to be a useful citizen for my country. A person people look up to. And a role model for other girls, says Tendai (19 years old).

Let young people take the lead

Give young people responsibility. It works.

Youth Can Do It!

Activists and youth workers came together in Johannesburg to learn from each other.

Youth’s right to participation

Sometimes the situation in Nicaragua feels hopeless. An Norwegian People’s Aid representative asked a youth organisation leader to talk about the kinds of youth problems found in Nicaragua. The list was long: prostitution, drugs, crime, unemployment, teenage pregnancies and violence at home. Add widespread poverty, limited educational opportunities and a culture of youth discrimination, and the future looks dark indeed.

The South African Young Voices Network (SAYVON)

South Africa Young Voices Network (SAYVON) is a network of South African youth organizations established in 2003 through support from NPA. Young people are a huge resource, but have few opportunities. Their potential to mobilize is great and many engage in youth wings of political parties, in youth organizations or in the social movements.

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