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Archive of Progressio's news stories:

Parliament of Timor-Leste makes a move on justice (14 Jan 2010 )
The parliament of Timor-Leste (East Timor) has resolved to set up and fund a special institution to implement the recommendations of two major reports on the country’s troubled past.

“This is a significant step towards providing justice for the victims of past human rights violations – and is a victory for campaigners who argue that the country cannot move on without healing the wounds of the past,” said Tibor van Staveren, country representative for Progressio’s Timor-Leste programme.

Yemen: development is the best defence against terrorism (14 Jan 2010 )
Yemen need not become another failed state – in fact it has vast potential to thrive, writes Progressio’s Cathy Scott.

Haiti earthquake: Progressio plans response amidst reports of “severe damage” (13 Jan 2010 )
The devastating earthquake which rocked Haiti last night has caused severe damage across the country, affecting many of Progressio’s development projects in the south of the country.

A woman’s value in a man’s world (8 Jan 2010 )
The moving story of one woman’s struggle to build a better life for herself shows the value of Progressio’s grassroots approach to empowering women in Peru, writes Jenna Kagel

Copenhagen: Time is not on our side (4 Jan 2010 )
Writing for BBC Online's Green Room, Tim Aldred (Progressio's head of policy) says time is not on our side, as many of the world's poorest nations are already feeling the effects of climate change.

Progressio partners react with sadness and anger to Copenhagen outcome (19 Dec 2009 )
Progressio partners have reacted with anger to the weak global agreement on climate change reached at the UN climate summit in Copenhagen.

Progressio Statement on the outcome of Copenhagen: The Copenhagen COP15 summit has not delivered a fair, ambitious, and binding deal on climate change. (19 Dec 2009 )
This represents an unacceptable failure of global leadership. Climate change is already happening and the poorest people of the world are often hit first and worst. The voices of people worldwide called in their millions for world leaders to set aside self interest and to act together with courage. They said they were listening, but they have not heard the calls. They have failed to act adequately despite being in full knowledge of the consequences of inaction for the planet, and the potential misery faced by hundreds of millions of people, some who are already suffering.

Fabiola Quishpe's diary: Final Thoughts (18 Dec 2009 )
Today is the last day here in Copenhagen, and we’re still not sure what kind of deal we’re going to have. I have been thinking about what I would say and what I want to come from this conference. I thought I would share that message with you and I would write about my favourite part of the trip.

Brussels 'shamefully waters down' timber laws (18 Dec 2009 )
The European Union has rejected a proposal to ban the import of illegal timber and timber products, approving instead voluntary compliance measures.

Fabiola Quishpe's diary: They must start listening to what we say (17 Dec 2009 )
Today I want to tell you about a report on the environment and climate change which I helped to launch. It’s called Other worlds are possible: Human progress in an age of climate change. Through my connections with Progressio, my story was featured in the report – so I was really happy to see a copy.