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Amnesty International: Colombia
This site provides a concise overview of human rights issues in Colombia as well as links to news releases and reports concerning the country.
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Business Executives for National Security
"Business Executives for National Security (BENS) - a national, nonpartisan organization of business leaders who apply the lessons of their successful businesses to making our country safer and more secure." Topics include: What's New,...
PBS
Pbs: Quilts
If you've never thought of quilts as art, then you need to visit this site. These pages show quilts from across American over the last 100 years. Includes interviews with many contemporary quilters. You'll also find reports from teachers...
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Afghanistan at Dangerous New Crossroads
Current status in Afghanistan? According to a new report by the top U.S. commander, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the situation there is deteriorating even though almost eight years have passed since American and NATO forces invaded the...
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Amnesty International: Cuba
This site provides links to articles and reports concerning human rights issues in Cuba.
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Amnesty International: Human Rights in Republic of Cyprus
The international organization, Amnesty International, is the watchdog for universal human rights. Here are the reports on Cyprus for the last three years. They provide information on missing persons, racist violence, violence against...
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Feeding America
At the online home of one of the largest hunger-relief agencies in America, find extensive reporting and analysis of the problem of hunger in the United States, along with information about its network of food banks, a quiz to test...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Syria to Become World's Largest Source of Refugees
Article reports on the dire conditions in Syria and the vast amount of refugees who are fleeing the country.
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Amnesty International: Guatemala
This site provides links to news articles and reports concerning human rights issues in Guatemala.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Why Is This Passover Different From Past Passovers?
Article reports on the meaning of Passover when the world is experiencing high numbers of refugees in many countries.
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Center for International Disaster Information
An excellent source for information on disasters all over the world. Site is updated daily with reports from affected countries.
United Nations
Un Refugee Agency: Refworld: Leader in Refugee Decision Support
The UNHCR program, Refworld, identifies countries and populations around the world that are forcing migration and the refugees affected. A plethora of documents, reports, and other reliable resources addressing the issue of forced...
Broward Education Foundation
Broward Education Foundation: Pen Pals Around the World [Pdf]
Young scholars improve skills in all subjects and connect with other students while learning about another country. The young scholars began by researching our country. The students chose which topic they wanted to present in our video....
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Tunisian Popular Uprising Puts Arab World on Edge
Article reports that Tunisia has led the way for Arab countries to topple dictators and embrace democracy. Many African countries are aware now that the "impossible is possible." The question is, will other African countries follow...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Is Globalization a Dirty Word?
Is globalization a dirty word? Well not according to a recent study conducted by the World Bank. The report, entitled Globalization, Growth, and Poverty: Building an Inclusive World Economy, makes the case for globalization as a method...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: For Refugee Team, Just Being in Rio Is Like Winning Gold
An historical Olympic team made up of athletes who are refugees from countries they've fled is featured in this NPR report. Listen to the report or read some of the transcripts of the story.
Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations
Fao & Emergencies: Pakistan Floods 2010 [Pdf]
This site analyzes the implications of the floods in Pakistan in 2010 on the agrarian lifestyle of the country's inhabitants. Links are provided to Pakistan's Emergency Response Plan and to reports on the aid given to the country by...
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Irin: Niger: Tandja Wins Second Term as President in Historic First
An overview of the African country of Niger's political, economic, and historic background. Biographical details of President Tandja are included. (Published December 8, 2004)
PBS
Frontline: Uganda: The Asian Backlash
An April 2007 report from Uganda on the growing internal tensions between native Ugandans and the Asian population of that country. Also provides a forum for posting a response and links to related stories.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Afghanistan Contains Treasure Trove of Valuable Minerals
Report confirms that a potential value of nearly $1 trillion in mineral deposits of copper, cobalt, iron, and lithium may be found in the mountain ranges of Afghanistan. However, potential wealth may be a double-edged sword in many...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Health Hazards of Air Pollution
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that 2.4 million people die each year from causes directly related to air pollution. Worldwide, there are more deaths...
World Food Programme
World Food Program: Afghanistan Recovery
The Food Program reports on the difficult recovery in Afghanistan due to years of war and drought. Information on various reconstruction efforts is provided.
Other
Fatf: Terrorist Financing [Pdf]
This 2008 article describes the steps taken to end terrorist funding from countries and organizations. Gives examples of what the FATF has already done to stop the financing of terrorism.
Curated OER
Colorful Islamic Headscarves in a Damascus Market
NPR reports on the neighboring countries to Iraq in the Middle East: Jordan, Syria, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. How are these countries coping with the violence so close at hand? The report contains audio and a series of pictures taken in...