1. Important agricultural areas affected by El Niño; UN official says Nicaragua is vulnerable 2. Preparations underway for Atlantic Coast elections in March 2010 3. Nicaraguan Army celebrates 30th anniversary of its founding 4. Human Rights Ombudsman pledges support for LGBT community 5. Miguel D’Escoto’s term at UN ends To Read More Click Here
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Action alerts, Colombia, Political prisoners
International Day in Solidarity with Colombia’s Political Prisoners
September 12, 2009 Campaign for Labor Rights ACTION ALERT Colombia’s Permanent Campaign in Solidarity with the Political Detainees “Behind the Walls” and the International Network in Solidarity with Colombia’s Political Prisoners are calling on organizations around the world to participate in an International Day in Solidarity with Colombia’s Political Prisoners on October 1st, 2009. Throughout…
News, Nicaragua
Nicaragua Network Hotline (September 8, 2009)
1. Consultations on tax reform: “Those who have more should pay more.” 2. Debtors in north demand moratorium 3. National Police honored on the 30th anniversary of its founding 4. Public Defender announces increased support for women victims of violence. 5. UN recognizes advances against hunger To read more, go here.
