Human rights - published articles
"Chile Kick-Starts Debate on Gender Quotas," Women's E-News. February 16, 2007.
"Thousands pay last respects to Pinochet," The Independent. December 12, 2006.
"Controversial legacy of former Chilean dictator," Christian Science Monitor. December 12, 2006.
"Chileans celebrate death of reviled dictator Pinochet," Globe & Mail. December 11, 2006.
"Crowds take to streets to celebrate Pinochet's demise," The Independent. December 11, 2006.
"Selling on Chile’s mean streets," Globe & Mail. September 29, 2006.
"In Chile, free morning-after pills to teens," Christian Science Monitor. September 12, 2006.
"Brazil makes headway in bid for 'Zero Hunger'," Christian Science Monitor. September 11, 2006.
"How Chile's growth skipped its schools," Christian Science Monitor. June 14, 2006.
"Care for every child," Toronto StarMay 27, 2006.
"Peru Campaign Quiet on Reproductive Issues,"Women's E-News. May 22, 2006.
"Chile's Bachelet Promises Pension Payday for Women," Women's E-News. March 10, 2006.
"Bachelet Era Begins with Change,"Christian Science Monitor. A1. February 1, 2006.
"Chilean Women Celebrate Signs of Rapid Change,"Women's E-News. January 19, 2006.
"Fujimori rolls dice on comeback in Peru," The Globe & Mail. November 8, 2005.
"Venezuela Will Retry Teen's Accused Torturer," Women's E-News. October 7, 2005.
"Chile passes progressive domestic abuse law," The Globe & Mail. September 30, 2005.
"Birdsong Regained: Paraguayan government bends to farmers' demands," New Internationalist Magazine. September 2005.
"BRASIL: La lucha contra la esclavitud," Revista El Sábado (El
Mercurio). 30 de julio, 2005.
Cerca de 25 mil brasileños laboran en esclavitud. En los últimos dos años, el gobierno de
Lula ha fiscalizado, a través de grupos móviles, las haciendas en el vasto campo brasileño. Una periodista chilena fue con uno de
estos grupos, y presenció la emancipación de esclavos modernos.
"Chile's New Sex-Harassment Law Takes Off," Women’s E- News. June 30, 2005.
"Brazil tries to stem tide of sex slavery," Women’s E-News. June 19, 2005.
"Brazil begins talking openly about
abortion,"Women’s E-News. May 15, 2005.
Brazil is moving to address the problem of illegal abortion, the country's
fourth leading cause of maternal death. In March the government eased abortions for rape victims and in April it formed a
committee to review all its abortion policies.
THIS ARTICLE WAS AMONG A SERIES OF FIVE IN WOMEN'S E-NEWS THAT JOINTLY WON THE
2006 ROSA CISNEROS MEMORIAL AWARD IN JOURNALISM.
"Regime's top officials face torture charges," Washington Times. April 5, 2005.
"Chile's Politicians Battle Over Emergency Contraception," Women's E-News. April 1, 2005.
"Chilean Women Chalk Up Income Gains," Women's E-News. February 20, 2005.
"Human rights victories stir resentment," Washington Times. February 8, 2005.
Victorias de Derechos Humanos avivan resentimientosWashington Times. 9 de febrero, 2005.
"Pinochet ruled fit for trial," Globe & Mail. January 5, 2005.
"Legal Momentum Gathers in Chile Against Pinochet," Washington Post. December 25, 2004.
"Chilean Women Celebrate Gaining Right to Divorce," Women’s E- News. Dec. 3, 2004.
"Chilean torture was policy, Lagos says," Globe & Mail. Nov. 30, 2004.
"Pinochet torture victims angry at pension," The Independent. November 30, 2004.
"Illegal abortions rampant in Latin America," Women's E-News. November 28, 2004.
"Chile passes law to allow divorce for the first time," The Independent. November 28, 2004.
"Chilean court slaps down notion of amnesty," Globe & Mail. November 19, 2004.
"Rights groups back Chile's tribal 'terrorists'," The Independent and The Belfast Telegraph October 21, 2004.
"Latin 'untouchables' face heat," Christian Science Monitor. September 16, 2004.
"Noose tightens on Pinochet," New Zealand Herald. September 11, 2004.
"In Chile, Hope Is Reborn in 30-Year Quest for Justice,"Washington Post. July 18, 2004.
"Lento avance en el 'fair trade'," Tiempos del Mundo. 17 de junio de 2004.
"Countdown to freedom," The Guardian. March 22, 2004.
"Chile defies church and legalises divorce," The Guardian. March 12, 2004.
"Chile tackles child-sex trade,"Christian Science Monitor. January 13, 2004.
"Chile awakens to child prostitution after scandal: One organization finds 65,000 online pedophile networks," The San Francisco Chronicle. November 24, 2003.
"Fallo canadiense: Gays pueden casarse pero no divorciarse," El Mercurio. 28 de julio de 2004.
"Ley admite matrimonio homosexual," El Mercurio. 18 de Julio de 2003.
"Public alerts may backfire, experts say," The Edmonton Journal. August 17, 2001. A3.
"Bad drinking water on native reserves a 'hidden tragedy,' MP charges," The Ottawa Citizen. July 25, 2001.
"Big Brother looms in British offices," The Globe and Mail. November 9, 2000.
"Garment work turns home into sweatshop," The Globe and Mail. June 18, 1999. A7.
"Should 'Indianness' mitigate sentence?: Supreme Court ponders intention of 1996 law change," The Ottawa Citizen. December 11, 1998. A4.
"Native groups rally to fight for their rights in Nunavut," The Ottawa Citizen. December 10, 1998. A6.
"Rights 'new' part of trade policy: Marchi says Canada should export values along with products," The Ottawa Citizen. December 3, 1998. A7.
"National survey shows abuse numbers for men on the rise on the rise in Edmonton," The Edmonton Journal. May 31, 1998. A8.
"Rise of the morning-after pill," Chatelaine. April 1997.
"How Pinochet's death will impact the international struggle against impunity," Latino USA, NPR. December 15, 2006.
"Clashes as thousands turn out for Pinochet's funeral," The World, BBC Americas. December 12, 2006. "Pinochet to get military, but no state funeral, today," World Report, CBC Radio. December 12, 2006. "Pinochet funeral report," World at Six, CBC Radio. December 12, 2006. "Pinochet funeral Q&A" Radio New Zealand, December 11, 2006. "Thousands turn out to bid Pinochet farewell at wake," The World This Hour, CBC Radio. December 11, 2006. "Thousands celebrate Pinochet's death," Hourly news, CBC Radio. December 10, 2006. "Pinochet obituary," Hourlies., CBC Radio. December 10, 2006. "Pinochet accused of crying wolf after heart attack," The World This Weekend, CBC Radio. December 9, 2006. "Pinochet suffers heart attack," The World, BBC Americas. December 5, 2006.
"Chile to scrap amnesty law, Villa Grimaldi event," The World This Weekend. CBC Radio. November. "New human rights museum in Chile," Latino USA. NPR. October 20, 2006. "Chile to scrap amnesty law," The World, BBC Americas. October 16, 2006. "Chile will scrap amnesty law,"CBC Hourly news. October 15, 2006. "Bachelet anuncia que Chile ajustará leyes de derechos humanos," Noticiero, Radio Nacional de España. 14 de octubre, 2006.
"Chile's 9-11 marches turn violent amid wider wave of protests," Latino USA NPR. September 15, 2006. "Morning-after pill plan stirs controversy in Chile," The World. BBC Americas. September 14, 2006. "Chile hit by wave of protests," The World. BBC Americas. September 11, 2006. "Abortion debate heating up in Chile," The World.BBC Americas. September 4, 2006. "Month of protests ahead in Chile," Radio New Zealand. September 4, 2006. "High school students stage massive protests in Chile," The World. BBC Americas. June 8, 2006. "Peruvians face tough choice for presidential elections," Latino USA. NPR. May 26, 2006. "Female Cabinet heralds change in Chile,” Dispatches, CBC Radio. March 9, 2006. "Fujimori questioning begins," Latino USA NPR. February 10, 2006. “Peritos aseveran que no hay impedimentos a juzgar a Pinochet en Caso Colombo y otros,” América Hoy, Radio Nacional de España. 1 de febrero, 2006. “Bachelet nombra primer gabinete paritario de las Américas,” América Hoy, Radio Nacional de España. 31 de enero, 2006. "Chile's President-elect to announce Cabinet with gender parity," Latino USA. National Public Radio. January 27, 2006. "Nuevo desafuero contra Pinochet," Diario Hablado, Radio Nacional de España. 20 de enero, 2006. "Campaña marca desigualdad en Chile," America Hoy. Radio Nacional de España. 9 de diciembre, 2006. "Pinochet puede enfrentar juicio," Diario Américas, Radio Nacional de España. 9 de noviembre, 2005. "Fujimori detenido al ingresar a Chile y enfrenta extradición," Diario Américas, Radio Nacional de España. 7 de noviembre, 2005. "Mujeres en fuerzas armadas," América Hoy, Radio Nacional de España. 23 de octubre, 2005. "Pinochet examinado: Muñoz solicita desafuero," Diario Hablado, Radio Nacional de España. 18 de octubre, 2005. "Venezuela’s years-long delay to bring an alleged rapist with political connections to court," Latino USA, NPR. October 7, 2005. "Domestic abuse becomes a crime in Chile," The World. BBC Americas. October 3, 2005. "Apoyo de Chavez disminuye," América Hoy, Radio Nacional de España. 29 de septiembre, 2005. "Chavez' support slipping among common people," Latino USA National Public Radio. September 23, 2005. "Caso de Linda Loaiza revela violencia contra mujeres en Venezuela," América Hoy, Radio Nacional de España. 22 de septiembre, 2005. "Sewage treatment plant leaves foul odours in Santiago," The World. BBC Americas. July 4, 2005. "Brazil tackles clandestine abortion problem," Latino USA. NPR. July 1, 2005. "Battling slavery in Brazil," The World Vision Report, World Vision Radio. June 17, 2005. "Chile's Appeals Court rules against Pinochet for fraud charges, and absolves him on human rights," The World This Weekend, CBC Radio. June 11, 2005. "Freeing slaves in the Brazilian Amazon," Dispatches CBC. June 8, 2005. "Brazil tackles clandestine abortion problem," The World This Weekend, CBC
Radio. June 4, 2005. "Brasil al combate de su trafico de prostitución internacional," América Hoy, Radio Nacional de España. 2 de junio, 2005. "Paraguayan land battle," Latino USA, NPR. May 20, 2005. "Brasil enfrenta el tema del aborto," América Hoy, Radio Nacional de España. 20 de mayo, 2005. "Ride-along with Brazil's mobile unit against slavery," The World. BBC Americas, May 19, 2005. "Manuel Contreras presents document detailing names and locations of deceased detainees," World Report, CBC News. May 14, 2005.
"Brasil combate la esclavitud,” América Hoy, Radio Nacional de España. 13 de mayo, 2005. “Pope’s legacy in restoring democracy in Chile,” Latino USA. NPR. April 8,
2005. "Chilean court awards exiles compensation," The World, BBC Americas. March 18, 2005. “Sexual harassment law reveals slow progress on women’s rights,” CBC World This Weekend. March 16, 2005. “Sexual harassment law reveals slow progress on women’s rights,” Latino USA, NPR. March 11, 2005. "Deputy Health Minister resigns over morning-after pill comment," World at Six, CBC News. March 9, 2005. "Chile aprueba ley de acoso sexual," América Hoy, Radio Nacional de España. 1 de marzo, 2005. “Manuel Contreras resiste detención,” Diario Américas, Radio Nacional de España. 28 de enero, 2005. "Santiago Court of Appeal strips Pinochet of his immunity," CBC World Report. January 4, 2005.
“Plaguicidas matando temporeros en Chile,” América Hoy, Radio Nacional de España. 7 de diciembre, 2004.
"Amnesty law struck down by Chile's Supreme Court," The World, BBC Americas. November 17, 2004. “Informe Valech desata polémica por restitución,” en Diario Américas, Radio Nacional de España. 11 de noviembre, 2004. “Bizarre terrorism trial wraps up in Chile,” Dispatches. CBC Radio. Nov. 10, 2004. “Torture report seeks reconciliation,” The World. BBC Americas. Nov. 9, 2004. 5:30. “Mea culpa from Commander-in-Chief of Chile’s army,” CBC World at Six. Nov. 5, 2004. 1:20. “Mapuches enfrentan proceso por terrorismo en Temuco,” América Hoy, Radio Nacional de España. 25 de octubre, 2004. "Pinochet interrogation brings justice one step closer," CBC World This Weekend. September 26, 2004. “Pinochet se declara inocente durante interrogatorio,” en Diario de noticias, Radio Nacional de España. 25 de septiembre, 2004. "Pinochet declares his innocence during one-hour interrogation," World Report, CBC News. September 25, 2004. “Human anchors used on political dissidents found in Pacific Ocean,” World Report CBC News. Sept. 24, 2004. 1:30.
“Juez Juan Guzmán puede seguir su investigación de Pinochet,” en Diario Americas, Radio Nacional Española. 16 de septiembre, 2004.
"Pinochet sobreseido por Corte, despues de procesamiento," Diario Americas, Radio Nacional Española. 15 de septiembre, 2004. “Amnesty hearings begin, with protests against slow advance on Pinochet case,” Hourlies, CBC News. Sept. 14, 2004. 1:10. “September 11th anniversary marred by protest and violence,” Hourlies, CBC News. Sept. 11th, 2004. 1:05.
“Supreme Court keeps judge Guzmán on Pinochet’s trail,” The World, BBC Americas. Sept. 6, 2004. 5:00. “Child street prostitution a problem in Chile,” World Vision Report. August 22, 2004. 4:45. “Pinochet bank scandal reveals problems with judging him,” Latino USA. NPR. August 13, 2004. 6:22. "Waiting 30 years for justice," BBC World Service Radio. BBC. July 18, 2004. 6:45. "Justice is elusive in Chile," World Vision Report. July 11, 2004. 4:45. "Canadian family anxiously awaits amnesty appeal," World This Weekend. CBC.
June 19, 2004. 8:00.
"Waiting three decades for justice," CBC World Report. June 17, 2004. "Women making strides in Chile’s armed forces," Latino USA. NPR. June 11,
2004. 5:00. "No immunity for Pinochet," Latino USA. NPR. June 4, 2004. "Court of Appeals rules against immunity for Pinochet," Latino USA. NPR. June 4, 2004. Length: 1:30. "Families cheer unexpected victory in Court of Appeals ruling against immunity for Pinochet," The World. BBC Americas/PRI. May 28, 2004. Length: 3:00. "Changing the image of Chile's military," aired on The World. BBC Americas/PRI. May 24, 2004. Length: 3:45. "Lesbian judge's custody battle reaches Supreme Court," aired on World at Six. CBC. April 12, 2004. Length: 2:30. "Street vendors fight to eke out a living in Chile," Latino USA, National Public Radio. March 29, 2004. "Lower House of Congress approves divorce bill -- last legal hurdle," aired on The World BBC Americas. March 11, 2004. Length 3:20. "Divorce law on its way to becoming law in Chile," aired on World This Weekend. CBC Radio. January 18, 2004. Length 6:00. "Chile faces hidden problem of child prostitution," aired on World Today, BBC World Service. January 6, 2004. Length: 4:30.
"Chile's first female president takes office," - Saturday Report - CBC Television - March 11, 2006 "Why did Alberto Fujimori flee to Chile?” – BBC World Service Television – December 8, 2005. "Mining project sparks controversy in northern Chile," Sunday - CBC Television - July 24, 2005 "Barrick Gold veut déplacer des glaciers au Chili," Le Monde - Radio Directe Internationale (French CBC) - 25 avril, 2005. "APEC Summit sparks massive protests in Chile," Sunday - CBC Television - November 2004 "Chile moves to legalize divorce" - CBC Foreign Assignment - December 6, 2003 CBC TV - Canada Now (National version) - New poverty measure controversial - January 2003.Articles from Canada and United Kingdom (1997-2004)
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RIGHTS, OR RUIN?
There's a major controversy in Chile. That South American country is considering the legalization of same-sex civil union -- AND opposite-sex divorce. Both are prohibited in the predominantly Catholic country. But the reforms are in no way a done deal. The church and other conservative elements are trying to stop the changes, arguing the moves would corrupt Chilean society. The fight has, at times, been an ugly one-- with the Catholic church being accused of sponsoring a misleading ad campaign, linking divorce in the United States to rising drug addiction and violence.
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