Society

Works to bring attention to the situation in Tibet through the work of artists.

The movement's flag.

Encyclopedia entry on the region which declared its independence as the Republic of South Ossetia early in the 1990s during the Georgian-Ossetian conflict.

Essay by Kuldip Nayar on the role of the clergy in Sikh society, and their part in the events of the last two decades of the 20th century.

Pro-independence news source.

Information on the movement for the independence of Sumatra, including several documents/statements issued by the movement or people associated with it.

Activities and information about a UK based campaign for a free and independent West Papua.

Advocates the recreation of Ulster as an independent and sovereign state based on Christian principles. Provides platform for reform of church and state including positions on constitutional structures and the bill of rights.

Argues against the historical, legal, and moral claims of sovereignty activists regarding the overthrow, annexation, ceded lands, indigenous rights, and the status of non-Hawaiians as guests.

Narrative history of the state's annexation, secession, and readmission to the Union.

Features an analysis of intentionally-spread anthrax in the United States. Includes chronology of the event, case studies, and related links.

Latest news stories.

Consumer health resource center providing information on the types of anthrax, symptoms, and treatment options.

A comprehensive look into the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 and the consequences the bombing has had on the people involved.

Detailed report on the distribution of the money provided by the federal government for disaster relief and rebuilding. New York Times [free registration required].

The US sends special forces to help Manila track down Abu Sayyaf rebels and the Americans they hold.

Information about the Islamic resistance units founded after the Israeli military seizure of Lebanon in 1982, committed to the liberation of the occupied territories and the ejection of Israeli forces. Includes references.

Author: LCDR Steven Mack Presley, MSC, USN 19 April 1996

An international campaign to put global road traffic injuries on the G8 and the United Nation's sustainability agendas. Includes issues, video clips and ways to help.

By PBS Frontline. Report about SUVs and safety, especially concerning rollovers. Also includes environmental information. Also includes interviews and audio clips.

2003 annual report examining deaths and cases of serious bodily injury associated with suspected abuse or neglect of elderly and vulnerable adults.

History of past citations, complaints and deficiencies related to elder abuse and neglect for all California nursing homes. Also providing legal updates and attorney referrals.

Independent advocacy organization focusing on abuse and neglect in Australian facilities. Includes a list of sanctions, research articles, guides, checklists and statistics.

United States GAO testimony of Leslie Aronovitz before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate (March 2002).

These investigative reports discuss the high rate of abuse and neglect and review examples of corruption in the long term care industry.

First counseling program in the nation for men who batter. Offers batterer counseling, support referrals for families, training courses and materials for counselors and educators.

Paul McLaughlin tells his story.

Story of a women's fight to survive years of physical, mental, and sexual abuse and homeslessness.

A christian online community devoted to survival of abuse.

Personal details and photos of how a child was emotionally abused, includes a look at long term consequences and insights gained.

Focuses on protecting the youth and a call for each person to do their part to ensure that all children grow up in a safe environment.

Offers resources to male survivors of sexual assault, most of which are also applicable to male victims of chronic or severe sexual harassment.

Detailed report from the AAA Traffic Safety Foundation on road rage.

A jury finds 17-year-old Luke Woodham guilty of 2 counts of murder and 7 counts of aggravated assault for a shooting spree at Pearl High School in Hattiesberg, Mississippi.

In Virginia, a 12-year-old boy stands accused of planning a shooting rampage on the last day of school. Officials at the boy's school say they had planned for a case exactly the one that arose. NPR's Claudio Sanchez reports. [7:52 Realaudio broadcast]

The federal program website offers links to publications, model programs, research, and Internet resources related to the prevention of drug abuse and violence in schools throughout the United States.

Asks teachers to evalutate their own behaviour. Contrasts bullying behavior with positive classroom management strategies.

Hyperlinked encyclopedia article about the civil war which began in 1978. Includes timeline of warlord, Russian, Taliban and War on Terror phases.

List of volunteers, stories and photos from service in the countries 1962-1976 and 1995-1999 and bibliography.

Indian army and security forces have started to lay hundreds of thousands of anti-personnel mines along the entire length of its 1,800-mile border with Pakistan.

Henry Porter comments on the surprising little international response to the Kashmir conflict.

Global Security provides information on the history of the US - Iraq confrontations, on the military forces on both sides and on possible targets. Includes a collection of links.

Provides resources on the Catholic Church's position on the war in Iraq, including background information on the just-war theory and links for related sites. With online forum.

Current events research from official documents throughout the world. Archives 1995-2006.

The primary NGO provider of online information about the proposed permanent International Criminal Court.

Official UN website: overview of the proposed court, documentation, ratification status and other relevant public information.

Images and descriptions of the defendants and judges in the tribunal proceedings at the end of WWII.

Trojan Horse of a Nuclear War - An International Educational/Organizing Conference

Information and numerous links related to nuclear bombs, nuclear tests, risks and secrets.

Short overview of the A-bomb and hydrogen bomb. Includes history of nuclear weapons and multimedia clips.