Author: MadGiven

Obama To Upgrade Malaysia On Human Rights Despite Mass Graves

July 25, 2015

Originally posted by Zach Carter on July 8, 2015 for HuffingtonPost.com— “The Obama administration will remove Malaysia from its official list of the world’s worst human trafficking offenders, according to Reuters, a move human rights advocates fear will damage U.S. credibility. The maneuver would allow the administration to continue negotiating a controversial trade agreement with … More Obama To Upgrade Malaysia On Human Rights Despite Mass Graves

CHINA: At Least Six Missing After Clampdown on Human Rights Lawyer

July 24, 2015

” Nearly two weeks after Beijing launched one of its most comprehensive crackdowns on civil society in decades, at least six people remain missing – believed to have disappeared into the custody of China’s security services. Originally posted by Tom Phillips on TheGuardian.com on July 21, 2015— “At least 238 people have been detained or … More CHINA: At Least Six Missing After Clampdown on Human Rights Lawyer

VIDEO: North Korea’s Capitalist Streak

July 24, 2015

Originally posted by BBC News on April 3, 2015— To watch the video, please click HERE. “There’s one economy that’s not affected by any of the capitalist activities and that’s North Korea. Or is it? The BBC’s Korea correspondent, Steve Evans, has been talking to people who do business there and discovered that there’s a lot … More VIDEO: North Korea’s Capitalist Streak

Russia Using North Korean ‘Slave Labour’, Say Human Rights Groups

July 23, 2015

Originally posted by BBC News on July 21, 2015— “North Korea says it is facing its worst drought in a century and the United Nations has warned of the danger of mass starvation. One of the few sources of badly-needed cash, is to supply overseas labour, so President Kim Jong-un has expanded the number of … More Russia Using North Korean ‘Slave Labour’, Say Human Rights Groups

UNDERGROUND IN AMERICA: Female Genital Mutilation

July 22, 2015

Originally posted by Olivia Smith and Teri Whitcraft on July 20, 2015 for ABCNews.com— “”Sarah was 7 years old when her parents took her to visit their family in India. Born in Iowa and raised in California, Sarah remembers taking trips to see relatives abroad frequently. But this time was different. “I wish it didn’t … More UNDERGROUND IN AMERICA: Female Genital Mutilation

History of Abuse Seen in Many Girls in Juvenile System

July 21, 2015

Originally posted by Timothy Williams on July 9, 2015, on NYTimes.com— “As many as 80 percent of the girls in some states’ juvenile justice systems have a history of sexual or physical abuse, according to a report released Thursday. The report, a rare examination of their plight, recommends that girls who have been sexually trafficked … More History of Abuse Seen in Many Girls in Juvenile System

How Russia is Blocking Justice for the Victims of Flight 17

July 20, 2015

Originally posted by Simon Shuster on July 17, 2015 for Time.com— “An investigation remains stymied one year after a plane with almost 300 people on board was shot down. There was never any lack of witnesses to the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, which killed all 298 people on board. It happened in broad … More How Russia is Blocking Justice for the Victims of Flight 17