Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

He reminds readers that SIGACTS includes every death that was recorded by the Multi-National forces in Iraq, not every death that occurred during the ongoing war. This method has been used for estimating large-scale killings in Guatemala , Kosovo , Perú , Srebrenica , East Timor , and Colombia , among others.

Iraq 134

Iraq Data Timor Press 134

Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 12, 2013

Trained as a lawyer, Marianne helped develop human rights strategies for the governments of New Zealand and Timor-Leste, has worked as a Policy Advisor for Oxfam, and spent two years working in human rights in the Gaza Strip prior to her time in Afghanistan, where she served in the United Nations mission (2005-2007).

Podcast 63

Podcast Interview Afghanistan New Zealand 63

Candid

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Accelerating extreme weather events have inspired creative solutions to mitigate the impacts of climate change on physical infrastructure: Copenhagens permeable tiled roads absorb stormwater, Timor-Lestes vetiver grass plantings prevent landslides, and New York Citys reflective cool roofs reduce urban heat capture.

Timor 63

Timor New York City Disaster Houston 63