February, 2018
Ultra-processed foods ‘linked to cancer’
February 19, 2018 · By James Gallagher for www.bbc.com
A link between highly processed foods and cancer has been suggested by French researchers. They classified foods including cakes, chicken nuggets and mass-produced bread as “ultra-processed”. A study of 105,000 people hinted the more of such foods people ate, the greater their risk of cancer. A lot of caution is being expressed about the study, […]
Read More...Equality for women and Fair trade
February 19, 2018 ·
The International Women’s Day (IWD) observance on 8 March 2018 will be marked by the call ‘Gender Equality Now! Press for Progress.‘ Many women have long endured injustices. Gender equality for all should start now. This annual global action is our opportunity to discuss women and gender issues internally and organise activities to raise public […]
Read More...Oxfam’s disgraced Haiti official left earlier post over ‘sex parties’
February 19, 2018 · By Rebecca Ratcliffe for www.theguardian.com
Roland van Hauwermeiren was forced out of Liberia role with charity Merlin over sex worker allegations in 2004, before working for Oxfam The aid official embroiled in a sexual misconduct scandal at the charity Oxfam had allegedly been forced out by another British charity seven years earlier, following an investigation into the use of sex […]
Read More...Newport News Police arrest wanted fugitive in child abuse investigation
February 15, 2018 ·
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – The Newport News Police Department has arrested a suspect wanted in connection to a child abuse investigation. 24-year-old Denzel Lamar Arrington was arrested Wednesday night. Police previously obtained warrants for Arrington on Aggravated Malicious Wounding and Felony Child Abuse and Neglect charges. Around 11:52 a.m. Tuesday, police responded to a residence […]
Read More...Jailing the Child Abusers
February 15, 2018 ·
Jailing the Child Abusers Fr. Shay Cullen 16 February 2018 When put on trial in Pasay City, Metro Manila, child sex abusers can expect a conviction and a sentence of harsh life in prison without parole from Judge Tingaraan Guiling of Pasay City if the evidence warrants it. This week on 12 February, a just […]
Read More...Alexander Polinsky Alleges Scott Baio Exposed Himself on Set, Sexually Harassed Him With Homophobic Slurs
February 15, 2018 · By Elizabeth Wagmeister for variety.com
Alexander Polinsky is claiming years of “sexual-themed hazing” by Scott Baio on the set of their ’80s sitcom “Charles in Charge.” According to the former child star, Baio allegedly exposed himself, threw hot tea in Polinsky’s face, and pulled down Polinsky’s pants when he was a minor. Polinsky, who was 11 years old at the […]
Read More...The child abuse survivor fighting to save others
February 15, 2018 · By www.bbc.com
In India, child sexual assault must be reported within three years or a case cannot be brought against an abuser. But for adult survivors who struggle to come to terms with their ordeal this means their abuser, frequently someone close to the family, will never be brought to justice. The BBC’s Geeta Pandey met one […]
Read More...UPDATE: Boynton daycare teacher faces more child-abuse charges
February 14, 2018 · By Olivia Hitchcock for www.palmbeachpost.com
BOYNTON BEACH – The day after authorities arrested her granddaughter’s daycare teacher on a child-abuse charge, Latasha Norfus inspected the scratches on the toddler’s arms and neck. “Who did that to you?” the Boynton Beach grandmother asked. “Ms. Amelia,” the 3-year-old replied. Amelia Jones, 31, was arrested — and fired — Feb. 6 for reportedly […]
Read More...Strict reporting laws spike child abuse cases in Massachusetts
February 14, 2018 · By Christian M. Wade CNHI State Reporter for www.dailyitem.com
BOSTON — The rate of child abuse and neglect cases reported in Massachusetts is higher than any other state, according to new federal data, but advocates for children say the dubious ranking is actually a sign of progress. From 2012 to 2016, cases of reported abuse in Massachusetts increased 67 percent to 32,093, according to […]
Read More...Oxfam accused of failing to warn aid agencies that employed former staff who had hired prostitutes
February 13, 2018 · By Daniel Khalili-Tari for www.independent.co.uk
The Oxfam staff who were accused of hiring prostitutes in earthquake-torn Haiti were able to go on and work for other aid agencies, who claimed they were not informed about their behaviour. Roland van Hauwermeiren, 68, went on to become the head of a mission for Action Against Hunger in Bangladesh after he resigned as […]
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