Welcome to the twelfth issue of Five Minutes to Midnight! It's been a great ride for the last year, with much growth and success. To celebrate the final issue before our one year anniversary, we are coming out with a new and improved layout and some minor changes to the magazine. We hope you like it, and would like to hear from you! Send an e-mail to feedback@fiveminutestomidnight.org to tell us what you think!

                 Thanks for reading,
                                   Wojciech Gryc
  

	Women and the HIV/AIDS Crisis (by Rashid Zuberu) One of the biggest problems with the HIV/AIDS pandemic is the lack of respect and support for women. Learn about some of the social and economic problems affecting women, and how they exacerbate the problem of HIV/AIDS. Read more...
	Human Rights Violations in Sudan (by Alex Alkhoury,          Michael Balazic, Justin Losier, and Emanuel Tucsa) The crisis in Sudan as been escalating and thousands of people have been victimized in the last several months. Learn about some of the human rights violations taking place, and which international laws and treaties they infringe upon. Read more...
	Politics & Sport (by Chris Hockman) An overview of the situation in Zimbabwe today and how it is being reflected in the world of sports. Chris Hockman examines how the political situation in Zimbabwe has affected athletes and athletic associations today, as well as how it all compares to South Africa during apartheid. Read more...
	Get Involved: Civilians and the International Criminal                Court (by Wojciech Gryc) In the final installment of his three-part series on the International Criminal Court, Wojciech concludes by showing how the International Criminal Court works to help civilians all over the world, and how people around the world can work together to promote the institution and support its mission of helping victims of some of the worst atrocities. Read more...
	Contest Winner: United We Stand (by Renee Rouse) A few staff members from the UN Association in Canada - Toronto Region and Five Minutes to Midnight recently had the opportunity to judge a writing contest held for Truth-Compassion-Tolerance Day on May 13, 2004 in Toronto. Read the winning entry, which focusing on understanding among religions and working to immitate some of the past's greatest leaders. Read more...
	Comment: Where Are Our Priorities? (by Luke Bo'sher) A critical examination of the Australian government's youth programs and support thereof. Luke Bo'sher examines the amount of money being spent on the programs, and their unfortunate ineffectiveness. Read more...