A new consumer law in Syria is being seen as a welcome step to protect people from overpriced or harmful goods and fraudulent trading practices. The only major concern is that people will be able to break the rules by paying bribes. The law, which went into effect on June 11, sets out stiff penalties […]
Women Trade Sex for Food
As inflation continues to soar, increasing numbers of women turn to sex industry to survive. By Nonthando Bhebhe in Harare Everything seems to be crumbling in Portia Ruredzo’s world. Unable to afford food and rent, she says she has been left with little choice but to turn tricks to feed her two children. The young […]
Tk 588.4 crore in fine – how many has been held accountable
A crime of this proportion should not only be restricted on paying fine. A process should be developed that allows the law enforcement agencies to get into deeper to held accountable those who were responsible Five organizations – four for-profit joint venture organizations and one government watchdog. And among them, a total of 588 crore taka […]
Tell Us What You Think: The 2008 Working Woman Survey
by James Parks If you are a working woman, are you worried about finding a job that pays your bills and provides benefits? Or concerned about the rising cost of health care? Maybe you’re frustrated you can’t find time to do your job and spend time with your family. Or are you tired of working as hard as your […]
Tibet Protests 2008 : A Timeline
On March 10, 2008 hundreds of Tibetans in Lhasa began protesting on the 49th anniversary of the Tibetan uprising against Beijing rule. Police arrested protesters, and violence in the streets has escalated in the following days. Bloggers across the region have responded. Personal accounts of protests in Tibet are being censored on the Chinese […]
Call Centres : Killing Ambition
A friend of mine who has typical middle class ambitions for his children was recently worried that his children might not choose to pursue them. Not that he wanted to impose his dreams or wishes on his children. He was happy for his children to do any thing they considered worthwhile, as long as they […]
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