Recording Rights Abuses in Northern Mali The French-led military intervention in northern Mali has enabled a rights group to gather evidence of alleged abuses, killings and disappearances in the region. Human Rights Watch has been interviewing victim...
Widow of Slain Civil Rights Leader Delivers Inaugural Invocation It was a shining moment for Evers-Williams, as she delivered the invocation at Barack Obamas second Inauguration. Fifty years ago, Evers-Williams' husband, Medgar Evers, was shot and ki...
Rising Violence Against Egyptian Women Worries Rights Activists Women played a major role in the revolution that brought down Egypt's old government. But nearly two years on, many say they have seen little reward. In terms of physical security, activ...
Mother Teresa Added to National Cathedral Human Rights Porch At the choral evensong service held to dedicate the carving of Mother Teresa, the Reverend Samuel Lloyd paid tribute to the Albanian nun who spent her life caring for the poor and the oppre...
Nigerian Gold Miners Seek the Right to Mine Gold mining in this part of northern Nigeria is not glamorous. But these men say its more dignified than extreme poverty, which used to be the norm around here. Sani Bila heads a local mining association. A...
Technology Report - Finding the Right Match With Online Dating This is the VOA Special English Technology Report. Ten or fifteen years ago, online dating was too new to be socially acceptable. But now, many people search for a partner online. Online...
AMERICAN MOSAIC - After Long Fight, DC Wins Right to a Statue in the Capitol Building JUNE SIMMS: Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special English. (MUSIC) Im June Simms. On our show this week, we play some songs from a new album by Dwight Yoakam. A...
Rights Group: Broaden S. Africa Violence Inquiry A human rights group is calling on the South African government to broaden its investigation into the police killings of protesting miners. Thirty-four mineworkers were shot dead August 16 at the Lonmi...
Opening for Investment, Burma Faces Human Rights Challenges U.S. and European sanctions hurt Burma's banking sector, making it harder for foreign firms to invest. But with those sanctions eased, Google, Coca-Cola and General Motors are leading the ch...
PEOPLE IN AMERICA - Bella Abzug, 1920-1998: Activist for Womens Rights was Known for her Large Hats and Strong Opinions RICH KLEINFELDT: I'm Rich Kleinfeldt. SHIRLEY GRIFFITH: And I'm Shirley Griffith with the VOA Special English program PEOPLE IN AM...