Aprille Muscara

Stories written by Aprille Muscara
Aprille Muscara is based in Washington, D.C. and is IPS’s online content and community manager. Prior to this position, she was the deputy bureau chief in Washington, D.C., covering global issues and United States foreign policy. She joined IPS in 2010 as a United Nations correspondent in New York covering the U.N. Security Council, international development and human rights. She is also co-coordinator of IPS’s North America intern programme. Aprille’s work has been published by IPS, Al Jazeera English, Truthout, Reuters AlertNet, Asia Times, Lobelog.com and The Electronic Intifida, among other outlets and translated into multiple languages worldwide.

Sam Worthington Credit: Courtesy of InterAction

Q&A: “NGOs Are Here to Stay”

By Aprille Muscara

InterAction is the largest alliance of U.S.-based NGOs, with over 190 members. Its head, Sam Worthington, spoke recently with IPS about the role of NGOs in Haiti, the U.S. and throughout the world.

HAITI: Patchwork of Aid Groups Coming into Focus

By Aprille Muscara

Half a year ago, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) from around the globe flocked to Haiti to help pick up the pieces after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake shattered the fragile Caribbean nation. Many have since left, but hundreds remain, as does the logistical challenge of their coordination.

BALKANS: Yugoslavia Tribunal Faces Uncertain Legacy

By Aprille Muscara

On the eve of World Day for International Justice, launched to recognise the emerging body of international criminal law, the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) faces an uncertain legacy. Initially slated to finish its work in 2008, the ICTY is two years behind schedule and at least four years from the final thump of its gavel.

Talks Continue on Arms Treaty, an Instrument for “Extreme Cases”

By Aprille Muscara

Experts from over 100 U.N. member states will convene Monday for two weeks to discuss the elements to be included in a long-awaited Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) - what will be a multilateral, legally-binding document regulating the transfer of conventional weapons and small and light arms.