Justice Minister Dermot Ahern has defended a proposal to introduce new legislation on blasphemy. Read more here
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Irish minister defends new blasphemy law
Justice Minister Dermot Ahern has defended a proposal to introduce new legislation on blasphemy. Read more here
30 Apr 09
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Left speechless: how trauma is leaving children in Gaza unable to communicate
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The silence around sexual assault in India’s universities
Rape victims on campuses are being urged to keep quiet, with people's reputations prioritised over stopping sexual violence
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Tunisia’s Spring is over
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