Afghanistan: Urgent Need for Safe Facilities for Female Police

The Afghan government’s failure to provide female police officers with safe, secure facilities makes them more vulnerable to abuse. This is not just about toilets. It’s about the government’s recognition that women have a crucial role to play in law enforcement in Afghanistan. Says; Brad Adams, Asia director of Human Rights Watch. Read more>>>

Capitalism Lives On - While Thatcherism is Dead

The question is not whether she was a good or bad person but whether capitalism works. “If you set out to be liked, you would be prepared to compromise on anything at any time, and you would achieve nothing.” This famous quote attributed to Margaret Thatcher explains why many regarded her as a conviction politician: a single-minded individual determined to exert their opinion regardless of what others think or the obstacles that may put in their way. This attitude to implement a vision in society led her to be viewed as an iconic figure and her policies to be seen as uniquely different. Read more>>>