The Government Defence Anti-Corruption Index (GI) is an interactive map, created by Transparency International, which assesses the existence, effectiveness and enforcement of institutional and informal controls to manage the risk of corruption in defence and security institutions.
Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights: Practical recommendations for the creation and maintenance of a safe and enabling environment for civil society, based on good practices and lessons learned.
For June, in which France has the presidency of the UN Security Council, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Afghanistan, Libya, Mali, and Sudan (Darfur). The MAP also provides recommendations on protection of civilians and women, peace and security.
The Helms Amendment has been a hotly disputed law for decades, providing conflicting interpretations about the legality of performing abortions for unwanted pregnancies that emerge from rape in conflict. Amnesty International is leading a campaign to break down the barriers that restrict women from obtaining safe and legal abortions in the case of rape during conflict.
