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Zimbabwe: Government order to suspend operations of private voluntary organisations and including CARE International

Front Line is deeply concerned following information received concerning a government order to suspend the field operations of all private voluntary organisations (PVOs) and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), dated 4 June 2008, and the suspension of CARE International's field activities in Zimbabwe, ordered by the authorities on 30 May 2008. CARE International is an independent aid agency committed to poverty alleviation and the promotion of sustainable development in the developing world.  Read More

Iran: Closure of womens rights publication, Zanan

Front Line is deeply concerned following the order for the closure of the women's rights publication, Zanan. Zanan was established in 1992, and is dedicated to the promotion and protection of women's rights in Iran. On 29 January 2008, the management of Zanan were informed by the Press Monitoring Council and the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance that the magazine's license was to be cancelled due to the publication of material that was threatening to the “psychological security of society”.  Read More

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