Poverty

Don’t turn your back on girls - Sexual violence in Haiti - 27 November 2008

Sexual violence against girls in Haiti is widespread and pervasive, and although already at shocking levels, is said to be on the increase.

Neither violence against women nor poverty are inevitable - 25 November 2008

Irene Khan, Amnesty International writes about the links between violence against women and poverty to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Again

Bolivia's constitution – civil conflict and social progress - 21 November 2008

If passed, President Evo Morales' new constitution will represent the most significant advancement of economic, social and cultural rights the country has seen in ma

Israeli army relaxes restrictions on humanitarian aid to Gaza - 17 November 2008

The Israeli army allowed a limited number of trucks carrying humanitarian assistance into Gaza for the first time in two weeks on Monday.

Israeli army blocks deliveries to Gaza - 14 November 2008

The Israeli army has completely blocked the delivery of urgently needed humanitarian aid and medical supplies to the Gaza Strip for more than a week.

Sri Lankan government must act now to protect 300,000 displaced - 19 November 2008

The humanitarian crisis in the Wanni region of north Sri Lanka is worsening as tens of thousands of families endure the monsoon season with limited food, shelter, wate

Millions at risk in Somalia as attacks on aid workers escalate - 6 November 2008

At least 40 humanitarian and human rights workers have been killed so far this year, forcing aid organizations to suspend their programmes and withdraw staff.

Thousands raise voices against poverty - 21 October 2008

Thousands of people around the world joined together on International Day for the Eradication of Poverty to raise their voices and demand action from governments.

Poverty and the death penalty in Nigeria - 21 October 2008

Hundreds of people on death row did not have a fair trial and may be innocent. Amnesty International's new report calls for an immediate moratorium on the death penalt

NGOs warn poor countries neglected in financial bail-outs

The below statement was signed by the heads of six international NGOs: