Archive for September, 2009
No one tortured witches like the Swiss
September 14, 2009INTERVIEW-Canadian group vows to fight Tanzania albino murders
September 14, 2009Modern day crucible – Witchcraft accusations against women and children in the 21st Century – in Palais des Nations 23rd of Sep from 13.00-15.00 in room 22
September 14, 2009UNHCR’s Policy Development and Evaluation Service and the Women’s Rights and Gender Unit in OHCHR have developed a session to draw this serious human rights issue to the attention of the Human Rights Council:
A Modern day “Crucible” – Witchcraft accusations against women and children in the 21st Century – a lunchtime event held in Palais des Nations on 23 Sept 2009 from 13.00-15.00 in Salle XXII
Witchcraft accusations often target marginalised groups, including refugees and IDPs. Women, children and older persons are also disproportionately affected – although accusations against adult males are not unknown.
Those accused of witchcraft are often subjected to ostracization and violence,including sexual violence. Once stigmatized as a witch, victims are often rejected by their relatives and community. This in turn makes them even more vulnerable to other human rights abuses such as forced prostitution and trafficking.
Kindly contact Maria Riiskjaer riiskjae@unhcr.org if you have any questions regarding the event
Old women bear brunt of witchcraft murders
September 3, 2009Magic and the myth of the rational market
September 2, 2009Zimbabwe: Untangling the ‘Zaka Rinopisa’ Mystery
September 1, 2009Old women bear brunt of witchcraft murdersOld women bear brunt of witchcraft murders
September 1, 2009Associated Press researching child abuse linked to witchcraft allegations
September 1, 2009Katharine Houreld is a journalist with the Associated Press researching child abuse linked to witchcraft allegations. She is looking for information on the prevalence of this type of abuse in America, the U.K., or other European countries. If anyone is aware of such cases kindly get in touch with her at khoureld@ap.org Any assistance would be most gratefully received.
Witchcraft, Displacement and Human Rights Network 