A generous, compassionate, courageous woman….       Irena Sendler – who recently died at 98 years of age, was a 2007 Nobel Peace Prize Nominee; During WWII, Irena was given permission to work in the Warsaw Ghetto, as a plumbing/sewer specialist.  She had an ulterior motive. Irena was German.  Irena knew what the Nazi [...]

INTERNATIONAL CRISIS GROUP The Virtuous Twins: Protecting Human Rights and Improving Security in Colombia Bogota/Brussels, 25 May 2009: Colombia’s government must urgently address human rights abuses to enhance its security policy and bring lasting peace to the country. The Virtuous Twins: Protecting Human Rights and Improving Security in Colombia,* the latest policy briefing from the [...]