The Nahmias Cipher Report

In many countries around the world, young girls are being forced into marriage by their families or society. These marriages are less about religious practices than the economic needs of the families into which these girls are born. Across the continent of Africa, Middle East and Europe, marrying off young girls is a common practice [...]

4 August 2011 – U.S. federal government officials announced the arrests of 52 people involved in an international online child pornography ring that  exploited children through a bulletin board with the moniker “Dreamboard.” The arrests were the culmination of an investigation launched in late 2009. Code named ‘Operation  Delego,” this phase of the investigation was [...]

Today, 03 May 2011, the organization Save the Children released its annual report ‘State of the World’s Mothers,’ also referred to as the Mother’s Index, it ranks countries by the care each country provides for its most precious resources – mothers and children. I was sad to learn that America continues to decline in ranking as it embraces corporatism at the sacrifice of family. Many mothers, including myself, often find ourselves on the loosing side of the battle to balance work and motherhood. A battle in which we are required on a daily basis to choose work over our welfare or that of our children.

It is true that many in the world could accuse us of being soft and spoiled and I would have to agree on whole because the quality of life in America far out strips that of most mothers and children in many other countries. However, this fact does not diminish the struggles that American mothers are increasingly facing, and which is evidenced by America’s decreased standing among developed nations.

“As African women and First Ladies, we have a tendency to downplay our strengths and achievements,” she said. “HIV in Africa is an African problem and we, as Africans, will work together to find the solution. This does not mean that we do not appreciate the generous support of our friends across the globe. It means that we will provide the leadership necessary to fight this epidemic.” ~ Mrs. Azeb Mesfin