Monthly Archives: February 2010

Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts Continue

On January 12, 2010, Haiti suffered a devastation of tremendous proportions. Ten miles southwest of Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital, the worst earthquake in 200 years hit the area. The damage amounts are still being calculated, but are currently at between $7.2 and $13.2 billion. Continue reading

Posted in Humanitarian News, World Politics | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off

Legislators Propose International Violence Against Women Act

At least one in three women will be victims of violence in her lifetime. Whether in the form of physical abuse, domestic slavery, or sexual abuse, some countries have up to 70% of their women affected by these heinous crimes. Continue reading

Posted in Humanitarian News, US Politics, World Politics | Tagged , , , | Comments Off