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Sunday, February 05, 2012 2:27 GMT

Stories by Haider Rizvi

Haider Rizvi has written for IPS since 1993, filing news reports and analyses from South Asia, Washington and New York. Based at UN headquarters, he specialises in international human rights issues and sustainable development as well as disarmament, women's rights, and indigenous peoples' rights.

Lenape Take On Ford
by Haider Rizvi
&com;We have been living here for thousands of years. Unfortunately, we are the original people of this land, but we get no respect,&com; says Vivian Milligan, in a tone filled with sarcastic laughter.

AU Concerned With One-sided Interpretation of Libya Resolution
Analysis by Haider Rizvi
Like Russia, China, India and Brazil, the African nations seem to be getting increasingly wary of the consequences of the Western powers' military strikes in Libya - the oil rich North African country currently embroiled in violent political upheaval.

U.S. Plan to Boost Nuke Spending Undercuts Nonproliferation, Activists Warn
by Haider Rizvi
A Pentagon plan to step up spending on nuclear weaponry would severely undermine global efforts geared towards disarmament, warn independent analysts on U.S. nuclear policy.

U.N. Recognition of Palestinians Still Far Off
by Haider Rizvi
Despite massive support from the international community, the Palestinian quest for recognition as an independent and sovereign nation is unlikely to materialise soon, say political observers and diplomats here.

Public Momentum Builds Against Nukes
by Haider Rizvi
Willing or not, the handful of nations armed with nuclear bombs will likely find it ever more difficult in the next few years to reject growing international opinion in support of complete abolition of nuclear weapons, anti-nukes activists and politicians say.

Native Women Seek Justice at U.N.
by Haider Rizvi
The United States is facing international scrutiny for its apparent failure to prosecute criminals who enter indigenous territories to prey on Native women and girls.

Pressure Mounts on Security Council to Rein in Israel
by Haider Rizvi
Calls are growing for a swift international response to the situation in the Middle East, as Israel continues to build new settlements in Palestinian territories with increased military actions against civilians.

U.S.
Money for Prisons, Not for Social Services
by Haider Rizvi
Many of those who have lost their jobs and homes in the United States due to the lingering economic recession are ending up in jail, according to a new study released by an independent think tank Thursday.

Thousands Rally for Islamic Centre on 9/11 Anniversary
by Haider Rizvi
If you think that most citizens of the United States are racist or anti-Muslim, perhaps you have been relying too much on television news , especially the shows produced by the private networks in the United States.

Despite Cuts, Nukes Still Integral to U.S. Security Strategy
by Haider Rizvi
The new U.S. plan to maintain and improve its nuclear weapons complex is likely to hinder international efforts to halt the spread of weapons of mass destruction, say independent analysts who have watched a series of U.N.-led talks on nuclear proliferation and disarmament for years.

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