Iran: Teenager tortured into ‘confessing’ days away from execution

The Iranian authorities must urgently halt the scheduled execution this Sunday of a teenager who was just 15 years old at the time of his arrest, said Amnesty International.

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World’s smallest porpoise nears extinction

Fishing closure and international action form last hope
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Les forêts ont désormais une plateforme web dédiée !

Pour célébrer la journée internationale de la forêt, le 21 mars dernier, le WWF a lancé son micro-site forestsolutions.panda.org, une plateforme dédiée à la protection des écosystèmes forestiers. Les internautes peuvent y trouver des informations sur les services écologiques rendus par la forêt et échanger des idées pour mieux la préserver.
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First black woman to launch her own airline is offering international flights

Siza flies high, crushing gender and racial stereotypes.

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Giving Women a Stronger Voice in Global Health​

Connecting you with the United Nations

May 2016: Break Free from Fossil Fuels

Join a global wave of resistance to keep coal, oil + gas in the ground

These stunning photos celebrate moms all over Africa!

Here at ONE, we think that *every* day should be Mother's Day!

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7 female superheroes that make us want to stand up for girls and women everywhere!

Here are a few of our favorite female superheroes: They are powerful, awesome, and they inspire us to stand up for women and girls around the world!

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The Burkina Faso Daily

The Burkina Faso Daily, by minimum separabile: updated automatically with a curated selection of articles, blog posts, videos and photos.

Mexique : le bout du tunnel pour Yecenia, victime de torture ? | Amnesty International France

Mise à jour du 11/05/2016 : 

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WHY are so many girls dropping out of school?

Girls around the world drop out of school for a number of reasons; but in many cases these reasons are directly related to a lack of clean water and sanitation at their schools. As girls enter into adolescence the presence of appropriate bathroom facilities and clean water become even more critical to their ability to stay in school.

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No Diet Day 2016

International Diet Day is dedicated to promoting a healthy life style and raising awareness of the potential dangers of dieting and the unlikelihood of success. There are numerous fad diets out there claiming rapid and sustainable weight loss, however we often need to dig a little deeper to investigate the science behind these claims. Are they nutritionally sound? If only it was that easy to understand the evidence and true safety and effectiveness of these ‘fast... read more

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Santé mondiale : le Canada montre l'exemple

Hier, le Premier ministre canadien, Justin Trudeau, a annoncé que le Canada accueillerait la Conférence de reconstitution du Fonds mondial de lutte contre le sida, la tuberculose et le paludisme à Montréal le 16 septembre prochain.

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We Love Cities

Join the millions of people shaping the future of sustainable cities all over the world. Vote for your favorite city, share what you love about it and tell us your ideas for making it even better. The winner of the We Love Cities Award will be announced on June 22nd.

A miscarriage of justice in Argentina: #FreeBelen ACT NOW FOR BELÉN

Fernanda Doz Costa, researcher on the Americas, reports from a protest outside a court in Argentina where “Belen” returns after being sentenced to eight years following a miscarriage. ACT NOW FOR BELÉN

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Iran: Overdue release of artist must be followed by freedom for other prisoners of conscience

The release of Iranian artist and activist Atena Farghadani yesterday is a long-overdue step towards righting the injustice against her and must be followed by the immediate and unconditional release of other peaceful artists and activists who remain behind bars, Amnesty International said today.

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These journalists are under attack just for doing their job

Journalism is not a crime, yet the principles of free speech and a free press are threatened right across the world. To mark World Press Freedom Day on 3 May, we’re highlighting 10 cases of journalists who have been locked up, tortured, threatened and even killed just for speaking out.

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Burkina Faso's sheroes

Photo exhibition featuring heroic women and girls of Burkina Faso

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My Body My Rights Burkina Faso

In Burkina Faso, whether you’re a woman or a girl, you are prevented from making crucial decisions that belong to you. Decisions like whether or when to get married, whom to marry, and whether or when to get pregnant. These barriers to choice are fuelled by social attitudes that value men and boys over women and girls. This discrimination results in abuses of the basic human rights of women and girls, including their right to life, to education and to quality health care, particularly sexual and reproductive health care.

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Nepal – When the earthquake came

One year since a devastating earthquake struck Nepal, the government has done nothing to help survivors, says Om Bahadur Silwal.

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Burkina Faso: Protect girls from forced marriage

Maria was just 13 when her father forced her to marry a 70-year-old man who had five other wives. When she resisted, he told her: “If you don’t go to join your husband, I will kill you.” Across Burkina Faso, thousands of girls and young women like Maria are being forced into early marriage. This has to stop. Take Action Now

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It’s time to take the refugee crisis personally.

We cannot stand by in silence while people’s lives and futures are destroyed. Pledge to speak out for refugees' rights and stand #WithRefugees. Pledge Your Support

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Russia: Investigate the abduction of film producer and asylum-seeker

Mirsobir Khamidkariev, a young film producer, was seeking asylum in Russia when he was abducted in broad daylight and sent back to Uzbekistan where he was tortured. Take Action Now

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Myanmar: #Unity5 journalists free at last!

Five media workers from the Unity newspaper in Myanmar have been released following a Presidential pardon. The good news came after months of campaigning for the ‘Unity 5’ from Amnesty members and supporters across the world.

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» Fish Forward : un poisson durable pour l’environnement, les êtres humains et les pays en voie de développement

Un projet co-financé par l’UE pour renforcer la viabilité écologique, sociale et économique de la consommation de poisson et de fruits de mer à l’occasion de l’Année européenne pour le développement.

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L’Accord de Paris enfin signé !

Vendredi 22 avril dernier, plus de 175 pays se sont réunis au siège des Nations unies à New York pour signer l’accord sur le climat adopté à la COP21. #EffetPanda

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Un héron sous surveillance

Le premier Butor étoilé à se faire équiper d’un GPS en France s’appelle Pascal, clin d’œil sympathique à Pascal Canfin. #EffetPanda

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Le secteur du thon s'organise pour préserver ses profits

On pourrait croire que la Fondation internationale pour la durabilité des produits de la mer (ou International Seafood Sustainability Foundation, ISSF) a pour raison d’être la préservation des océans et de la vie marine. Mais les apparences sont trompeuses. Ce que cette organisation cherche à préserver avant tout, ce sont les profits que les multinationales du thon tirent du pillage des océans, de la destruction des écosystèmes et de l’exploitation des travailleurs.

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'Avon ladies' of Africa: A new approach to lifesaving health care

By training local entrepreneurs to go door-to-door to teach families how to improve their health, this business model could take a big bite out of the mortality rate for the most vulnerable population.

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VIDEO: Bono joins Lupita Nyong’o and cast of Broadway’s ‘Eclipsed’ to launch play dedication series in support of #BringBackOurGirls

Every performance of Eclipsed will end with a moment in which some of the girls who are still missing are called out by name, and the performance will be dedicated to them.

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5 TED talks that will change the way you think about Africa

These thought-provoking TED talks will change the way you think about Africa in one hour. From the dangers of stereotyped perceptions of the continent, to entrepreneurship and business, to health and education, these 5 inspiring speakers have got you covered. Check them out!

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YES: Kenyan MPs approve bill to provide breastfeeding stations in the workplace

In an amazing step towards gender equality, Kenya's parliament has approved a bill which will make it mandatory for companies to set aside special breastfeeding areas for nursing mothers in the workplace. This will help women stay in work as well as tackling nutrition.

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Change Tuna

It’s time to #ChangeTuna so future generations can enjoy lots of tuna from healthy oceans.

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5 helpful vegetarian diet tips for meat-free newbies

Cutting back on red meat and dairy can be one of the biggest steps to reduce your carbon footprint. While Greenpeace campaign for renewable energy and a transition from fossil fuels, we're also looking at other ways we can protect ourselves and the environment.Ecological produce at Raspail Market in central Paris. Just like a fossil fuel transport system, the meat industry has an impact on the environment. When we eat red meat every day, it has an effect on our water use and carbon footprints.

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When palm oil companies get banned, are they willing to change?

As Indonesia's president announces a temporary ban on palm oil development, one of the world's biggest palm oil traders faces a customer revolt over its deforestation in Borneo… and it could lead to some big wins for forest protection. 

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This huge Amazon dam was just stalled. Now it's time to stop it!

It’s a good week for the Amazon rainforest! Just yesterday, Brazil’s environmental agency – Ibama – announced it was suspending the license to build the massive São Luiz do Tapajós dam on the Tapajós River. The reason? The agency recognized the risks the dam project would pose for nearby Munduruku Indigenous communities.This announcement is an important step for the Amazon and for Indigenous People’s rights in Brazil. We hope this will be a step foward to cancel the mega-dam definitively. Here’s why it is so essential:

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We will defeat climate change - through cooperation

Today, on Earth Day, more than 165 countries sign a global agreement - Paris Climate Agreement- to protect our environment. This is arecord turnoutfor an international agreement. It is an encouraging sign. After many years of foot-dragging, the world is finally coming together to confront climate change, the most urgent issue of our time.

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Not just a hat: How this wearable technology could save babies' lives in Uganda

Neopenda has developed a baby hat that is wearable technology—it contains a device that tracks the four vital signs nurses use to identify babies in distress.

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Malawi chief Theresa Kachindomoto is working with other leaders to stop child marriage

After 27 years of being a secretary, Theresa Kachindomoto was called to be chief to the 100,000 people in Malawi's Dedza district. Now, she's fighting to stop child marriage—she has annulled more than 850 unions so far.

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Luwiza's story: 'Without the Global Fund, I would not be here'

If her children were her courage, Luwiza says the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria was her pathway to becoming healthy again. Four months into her costly treatment – the equivalent of $US 200 per month – the Zambian government introduced free ARVs through the Global Fund.

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Watch these awesome dance videos from all across Africa

On International Dance Day, people all over the world will be dancing to different tunes—especially among the rich diversity of African cultures. We’ve chosen some of our favorite dances for you to enjoy—good luck trying to copy these moves!

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Melinda Gates explains how #PovertyIsSexist

“Women and girls are more likely to be impoverished, less likely to get an education and more likely to suffer bad health. And when they’re born into poverty, it’s much more difficult for them to lift themselves and their families out of it.”

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Together we can #MakeNaijaStronger

Together we can Make Naija Stronger! Join the movement of people who are demanding better from the Nigerian government, sign the petition

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See how Senegal's queen of salt is helping fight iodine deficiency

Before, these salt flats were not iodized and of very poor quality, putting newborns at risk of iodine deficiency disorders—a cause of preventable brain damage. But after support from MI, Marie's salt flat is iodized and her business has grown in a big way!

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How one woman is helping some farmers in Kenya create a path out of poverty

Jamila started M-Farm, a female-led company that connects farmers to markets and each other, giving them price information over their mobile phones and the ability to organize—that way, they can move from subsistence agriculture to commercial farming!

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Why my son is the future of fighting malaria

"With Carl, I also have a lot of hope, because I know that someday soon, we might have a vaccine to protect him—adding another weapon to the fight against malaria. A weapon that would give us more power to stop this killer disease"

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5 ways this Tanzanian village could change the world

At a glance Malanzinga village in rural Tanzania might seem like a fairly ordinary place, aside from the fact that there is no clean running water or electricity, but there are some amazing things happening there that could alter the way we create change for good:

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Human rights defender is killed in Pakistan

Pakistani authorities are failing to protect human rights defenders, Amnesty International said today following the killing of a prominent activist.

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Sole witness to Berta Cáceres murder: “It was clear she was going to get killed”

The armed men who burst into the house of Honduran Indigenous leader Berta Cáceres on 3 March had a simple plan: find her, kill her, and leave.

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EU: Council must end commercial advertising of brutal tools of torture in Europe

The European Union (EU) must immediately crack down on the unhindered commercial advertisement within its member states of security equipment potentially used to inflict cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment on people, said Amnesty International and the Omega Research Foundation in a new report published today.

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