A collection of breaking news stories about the countries where IDEX works, and the issues we address.
Guatemala
Disappeared But Not Forgotten: A Guatemalan Community Achieves a Landmark Verdict - UpsideDownWorld.org, April 01, 2010
In a country where 99% of war crimes are untried and unresolved, a battle has been won. A member of the military was, for the first time in Guatemala's history, found guilty of crimes against humanity.
Mexico
Interview: Climate Justice Organizing in Mexico - UpsideDownWorld.org, March 30, 2010
One veteran organizer doesn't hold much hope for major world change with the 16th annual conference. He sees the conference as an opportunity to educate the Mexican people.
India
Women's Reservation Bill: the 2010 Story - IndiaTogether.org, March 30, 2010
The article provides a thorough look at the strengths and weaknesses of this controversial bill.
Nepal
Internet connects deepest Nepal to 'telemedics' - Yahoo.com, March 31, 2010
District hospitals in the Himalayas will soon be linked to specialists in the capital. The system was designed to bring better healthcare to villagers in rural communities.
South Africa
R140m drought plan kicks in - IOL.co.za, April 06 2010
After 18 months of the worst drought in recent history, funding has been approved for a desalination plant. Currently the dam is less than 10% full.
Zimbabwe
Zim's blood diamonds to become legal - IOL.co.za, April 04 2010
Murky politics may allow Zimbabwe's diamonds to be legally sold again. The well-known abuses in the diamond fields temporarily took the diamonds off the market.
Guatemala
Disappeared But Not Forgotten: A Guatemalan Community Achieves a Landmark Verdict - UpsideDownWorld.org, April 01, 2010
In a country where 99% of war crimes are untried and unresolved, a battle has been won. A member of the military was, for the first time in Guatemala's history, found guilty of crimes against humanity.
Mexico
Interview: Climate Justice Organizing in Mexico - UpsideDownWorld.org, March 30, 2010
One veteran organizer doesn't hold much hope for major world change with the 16th annual conference. He sees the conference as an opportunity to educate the Mexican people.
India
Women's Reservation Bill: the 2010 Story - IndiaTogether.org, March 30, 2010
The article provides a thorough look at the strengths and weaknesses of this controversial bill.
Nepal
Internet connects deepest Nepal to 'telemedics' - Yahoo.com, March 31, 2010
District hospitals in the Himalayas will soon be linked to specialists in the capital. The system was designed to bring better healthcare to villagers in rural communities.
South Africa
R140m drought plan kicks in - IOL.co.za, April 06 2010
After 18 months of the worst drought in recent history, funding has been approved for a desalination plant. Currently the dam is less than 10% full.
Zimbabwe
Zim's blood diamonds to become legal - IOL.co.za, April 04 2010
Murky politics may allow Zimbabwe's diamonds to be legally sold again. The well-known abuses in the diamond fields temporarily took the diamonds off the market.
Labels: Guatemala, India, Mexico, Nepal, South Africa, Zimbabwe
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