Category: Human Rights

ITALY: French Luxury Holding Company ‘Kering’ Takes Stand Against Domestic Violence

December 29, 2013

Published on Fashion United on November 20, 2013— “French luxury holding company Kering and the Kering  corporate foundation have signed a joint treaty to help prevent and fight against domestic violence occurring in Italy. After the success of its pilot programme, which was first launched at Gucci, the new commitment is set to be rolled … More ITALY: French Luxury Holding Company ‘Kering’ Takes Stand Against Domestic Violence

Over 1,000 Refugees Have Died Trying to Reach Christmas Island, Yet They Keep Coming

December 28, 2013

By Luke Mogelson on November 15, 2013 for The New York Times Magazine— “It’s about a two-and-a-half-hour drive, normally, from Indonesia’s capital city, Jakarta, to the southern coast of Java. In one of the many trucks that make the trip each month, loaded with asylum seekers from the Middle East and Central Asia, it takes … More Over 1,000 Refugees Have Died Trying to Reach Christmas Island, Yet They Keep Coming

China And Vietnam Elected To Human Rights Council on November 12

December 22, 2013

“Despite the criticism of their human rights records, China and Vietnam gained seats on Tuesday 12 November 2013 as Asia’s representatives on the UN’s top human rights body.” Below an article published by Radio Free Asia on November 14, 2013— “They joined other alleged rights violators Russia, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, and Cuba as well as … More China And Vietnam Elected To Human Rights Council on November 12