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The missing accountability in attacks on Syria civilians
May12

The missing accountability in attacks on Syria civilians

Posted on May 12, 2016 in Current Affairs and Politics

Accountability remains elusive in attacks on civilians in Syria, says the UN. Strongly condemning recent attacks on civilians, hospitals and clinics, and camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Syria, a United Nations-mandated human rights inquiry called [11 May 2016] on all parties to cease the unlawful attacks and return to a full cessation of hostilities. “These incidents demonstrate the undeniable fact that this conflict...

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Early days yet for any ‘Global Compact’ on refugee crisis
May09

Early days yet for any ‘Global Compact’ on refugee crisis

Posted on May 9, 2016 in NEWS

An upcoming UN plan for addressing the unprecedented global refugee crisis could be a game-changer if governments back it up with concrete and long-term commitments, advocacy group Amnesty International said [9 May 2016]. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will publish a report  [9 May 2016] proposing a ‘Global Compact on responsibility-sharing’ to create a more predictable and equitable way of responding to large movements...

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THE MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR, 9-23 OCTOBER, ON THE CHAMPS-ÉLYSÉES AVENUE.. From October 19 to 23, Art Élysées - Art & Design is back on the Champs Élysées avenue. The art fair gathers almost 75 galleries inside its 3 ephemeral pavilions, exhibiting a broad array of modern art, contemporary art and twentieth century design furniture. During the past nine editions, Art Élysées - Art & Design has been a major actor of the capital's artistic energy. A regular event in October, which is soon to become an international meeting point for gallery owners, collectors, specialists and amateurs of modern art, and design. Art Élysées is today a major event and is essential on the art market calendar.
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