Friday, July 25, 2008
Navanethem “Navi” Pillay: Likely UN Commissioner for Human Rights
Pillay of South Africa is the reported to be the probable pick of Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon for this top tier position within the world body. Pillay is one of the founders of Equality Now, an organization that led efforts to ensure abortion access in Poland and Nepal.
CWNews writes, "According to UNHCR definition, the High Commissioner is charged with the task of leading the international human rights movement by acting as a “moral authority” and coordinating and streamlining human rights within the UN system."
CWNews writes, "According to UNHCR definition, the High Commissioner is charged with the task of leading the international human rights movement by acting as a “moral authority” and coordinating and streamlining human rights within the UN system."
Labels:
abortion,
human rights,
UN,
United Nations,
world
Saturday, July 19, 2008
White House Tenders "Conscience Clause" on Abortion, Some Abortifacients
The plan being submitted is designed to protect doctors and nurses who refuse to administer abortions or prescribe abortifacient pills. All recipient health care providers would be required to certify that they will not fire or refuse to hire personnel who morally oppose abortion.
More at Catholic World News
More at Catholic World News
Labels:
abortion,
contraception,
human rights,
medical ethics,
USA,
White House
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