Africa

VIVAT Workshop in Nigeria

From May 1-5, VIVAT Workshop was held in Lagos, Nigeria. Around 60 members participated and adopted following statement. STATEMENT FROM VIVAT INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP NIGERIA “THAT ALL MAY LIVE IN DIGNITY” At the end of the [read…]

Africa

VIVAT Kenya Newsletter 01

VIVAT International Kenya published its first newsletter! The contents are as follows. CMS JPIC Focus “Human Trafficking” RA Mission that transforms SVD Kenya-Tanzania JPIC Focus Its moving forward      

Africa

Deaths in DR Congo detention centres doubled in 2012, says UN report

“Someone deprived of their liberty, should never be allowed to die of hunger or ill-treatment,” said the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay. “It is the responsibility of the State to keep prisoners alive and in good health, in accordance with international standards. The very serious and persistent problems surrounding detention conditions in the DRC need to be addressed without further delay.” [read…]