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iRock! UK holds press launch in London
The social enterprise i Rock! UK announces the unveiling of the 'Tribes of Africa' show in May during its launch event at London’s Grange Hotel near Tower Bridge. UK. 2nd Febr...
Disabled protest Welfare Reform Bill at Oxford Circus
Disabled people protested at Oxford Circus, chaining wheelchairs together and calling for the dropping of Welfare Reform Bill, urging savings cutting tax evasion by the rich rather than...
Sweden versus Julian Assange
Julian Assange has been granted a two day hearing to fight his extradition to Sweden at the Supreme Courts in London. on 1 February 2012. If extradited, he will be held in Gothenburg. S...
Settlers allegedly burn and vandalize Mosque - Ramallah
Extremist Settlers burn a mosque in the village of Burka in Ramallah in the West Bank. Palestinians inspect the damages during the day. Palestinian Territory.15th December 2011
City Engineer closes the Mugrabi Ramp – Jerusalem
Jerusalem City Engineers order the immediate closure of temporary Mugrabi Ramp because the structure is a threat to public safety, totally blocking access to all non-Muslims to Temple M...
Stand for Freedom rallies to defend voting rights - New York
Thousands march against stricter voting laws during a demonstration organized by Stand for Freedom, rallied on by prominent, civil rights, union and community leaders including Charles ...
Iranians demand full civil rights and democracy in Iran - Berlin
At Berlin's central Brandenburg Gate dozens of Iranians met to protest against the regime in their home country. They demand full civil rights for all people and an end of death pe...
15M Indignant assembly in Madrid during Human Rights Day
The 15M Indignant protest group organized an assembly in Sol to commemorate Human Rights day. During the day long event members discussed issues especially topics related to the economi...
Launch event of Pride House
Pride House London on 26 July 2012 will open its doors on 26 July 2012 in support of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community during the London Olympic and Paralympic...
Women´s Handball World Championship - Sao Paulo
The 2011 Women´s Handball World Championship enters its fourth day of matches in Group A in the 'Arena Santos' in Santos. Brazil. 7th December 2011
Women´s Handball World Championship - Brazil
Images from the third day of matches in Group A of the 2011 Women's Handball World Championships being played in the 'Arena Santos' in Santos. Sao Paulo. 6th December 201...
XX Women´s Handball World Championship
Second day of matches in Group A of the 2011 Women's Handball Championship played in 'Arena Santos' in Santos. Sao Paulo, Brazil. 4thDecember 2011
Maria Portela of Brazil victory win against Team GB's Sally Conway
Maria Portela of Team Brazil in the women's -70kg gold medal contest at the London Prepares Judo International Invitational at ExCel. London, UK. 4th December 2011
XX Women´s Handball World Championship Brazil
First day of matches in Group A of the 2011 Women's Handball Championship played in 'Arena Santos' in Santos. Sao Paulo, Brazil. 3rd December 2011
Nana Afua does Kwabena Classic shoot in Sloane Square
Nana Afua Antwi models Kwabena Classic, one of a kind haute silhouettes design label by Chicago based Ghanaian designer Kwabena. London, United Kingdom 5th May 2010
Former Head of IMF Dominique Strauss-Kahn at Court House in New York
Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn visits the Court House on the day when a New York judge then dropped all criminal sexual assault charges against him. New York City, USA. 23rd Au...
Unison Strikes - Focus on Low Paid Women
Unison General Secretary Dave Prentiss said the focus of the days strikes should be on Low Paid Women. London. 30th November 2011
Women in the UK rally for the elimination fo violence against women
Women rally at the Wish Tree celebration for the Elimination of Violence against Women Day in Newcastle upon Tyne. Women held signs and placed wishes on the branches of the tree. 26th N...
15M Indignados protest violence against women - Madrid
15M Indignant group organise a protest on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. UN 54/25 resolution established 25 November to commemorate the assassinati...
International Day For Elimination of Violence Towards Women - England
Women meet and hold a candlelit vigil in Trafalgar Square to mark the beginning of 16 days of events to highlight the global issue of violence towards women. London, United Kingdom. 25t...