A collection of breaking news stories about the countries where IDEX works, and the issues we address.
Central America
Cross-Border Cartels Dig in Their Heels - IPS News, Mar 22, 2010
While the war on drugs intensifies in Mexico, other countries feel the heat as cartels migrate. The Guatemalan president says, "When (Mexico) has a success, I have a problem."
Mexico
Coalition Takes on the PRI in Oaxaca's Crucial 2010 Elections - Upside Down World, March 30, 2010
Oaxaca may play a role in leveling the political playing field this year.
India
Schizophrenia of agricultural policy - India Together, March 27, 2010
India's agricultural policies are all over the place regarding biodiversity, genetically modified crops, and food prices.
Nepal
Women tortured on charges of practicing witchcraft displaced - Nepal News, March 30, 2010
Three women were beaten after a man accused them of being witches. Police were present but unable to intervene.
Southern Africa
Celebrating local successes against gender violence - Pambazuka.org, March 26, 2010
The first Southern Africa Local Government and Gender Justice Summit and Awards included participants from 10 countries.
Zimbabwe
Men Take a Hands-On Approach to Pregnancy – AllAfrica.com March 30, 2010
Men in rural Zimbabwean are taking a hands-on approach to pregnancy - and to preventing mother-to-child HIV transmission.
Central America
Cross-Border Cartels Dig in Their Heels - IPS News, Mar 22, 2010
While the war on drugs intensifies in Mexico, other countries feel the heat as cartels migrate. The Guatemalan president says, "When (Mexico) has a success, I have a problem."
Mexico
Coalition Takes on the PRI in Oaxaca's Crucial 2010 Elections - Upside Down World, March 30, 2010
Oaxaca may play a role in leveling the political playing field this year.
India
Schizophrenia of agricultural policy - India Together, March 27, 2010
India's agricultural policies are all over the place regarding biodiversity, genetically modified crops, and food prices.
Nepal
Women tortured on charges of practicing witchcraft displaced - Nepal News, March 30, 2010
Three women were beaten after a man accused them of being witches. Police were present but unable to intervene.
Southern Africa
Celebrating local successes against gender violence - Pambazuka.org, March 26, 2010
The first Southern Africa Local Government and Gender Justice Summit and Awards included participants from 10 countries.
Zimbabwe
Men Take a Hands-On Approach to Pregnancy – AllAfrica.com March 30, 2010
Men in rural Zimbabwean are taking a hands-on approach to pregnancy - and to preventing mother-to-child HIV transmission.
Labels: Central America, India, Mexico, Nepal, South Africa, Zimbabwe
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