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The I.C.J's Report on Terrorism, Counter-Terrorism and Human Rights
May 14, 2009 | Download The Report Here: assessing damage urging action.pdf Background and Executive Summary of the Report: This investigative report assesses the damage caused by terrorism and counterterrorism measures and urges immediate action. The panel underscores the compelling need to bring counter-terrorism laws, policies and practices into line with human rights law. Without decisive remedial action now the damage done to the human rights framework risks becoming permanent. The Eminent Jurists Panel is an independent eight-member panel of international jurists, convened by the Geneva-based International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) to conduct a global inquiry into the compatibility of counterterrorism laws and... Full article »
Margaret Holmes
May 12, 2009 | Campaigning for peace is good for your health. That seems to be the message of the life of Margaret Holmes, who has just turned 100. On May 9 2009 I was a speaker at a commemorative event organized by the NSW Branch of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) - which Margaret created 50 years ago - to celebrate Margaret's life and achievements. Margaret unfortunately could not be there because she was having a holiday with one of her sons and his family on the NSW North Coast. Margaret is in good form for a 100 year... Full article »
Happy Birthday Pete Seeger
May 4, 2009 | Pete Seeger turned 90 yesterday (3rd May) and celebrated a lifetime of making a difference through song. This much loved folksinger is synonymous with the American civil rights movement - a cause that ruffled the FBI enough to have them ban his band "The Weavers". Down but not out Pete continued to sing his protest songs, entertain and inspire the public through his work. He has been a tireless peace and anti-war campaigner as well as taking on many environmental issues. One of his most successful was the cleaning up of the Hudson River and the subsequent passing of the... Full article »
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Playing for change - Stand By Me.
May 3, 2009 | The Playing for Change organization was set up by Mark Johnson in Santa Monica, California five years ago. Mark recorded street musicians playing the famous Ben E.King song "Stand By Me" and was touched by the power of the songs message. Inspired, Mark took his camera's around America and later around the world, recording and interviewing street musicians and sharing it through You Tube and later his web site: www.playforchange.com. The movement uses the power of music to transcend cultural, political, economic, ideological and language barriers in order to build a more peaceful and harmonious future for the worlds citizens. The... Full article »
Irena Sendler - Stories From World War II
March 31, 2009 | Irena Sendler was known as the "Angel of the Warsaw Gheto" for her work in saving Jewish children from certain death at the hands of the Nazi's during World War II. She was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize on many occasions without success. She died on May 12th 2008 aged 98 surrounded by the thanks and prayers from the children that she saved. What greater prize exists than that? Her work and dedication to her cause is a story that deserves to be told. This You Tube Video Posted by the Catholic News Agency is worth a look. You... Full article »
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Uganda - An Insight by His Excellency Mr Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President addressing the Smart Partnerships Movement, March 2009
March 24, 2009 | As means of follow up from our article on the Ugandan wedding we bring you a transcript of a meeting between His Excellency Mr Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of Uganda and the Commonwealth Partnership for Technology Management in London. Full article »
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The British Joan of Arc.
March 24, 2009 | One of the most inspiring evenings I have had in recent memory occurred when I attended a dinner last week in Sydney at which Baroness Caroline Cox spoke of her remarkable work. Her nickname is the "British Joan of Arc". Full article »
Comparative Capitals - Report By The Form Organisation
March 16, 2009 | The Form Organization is an independent body working to build a state of creativity for Western Australia. This lively and motivated organization is working to enhance WA's competitiveness and creativity through mobilizing the states creative capital. Creative Capital is measured in four area's being: 1) Human Capital. The skills and talents of the human population 2) Social Capital. The connections and interactivity of social networks and organizations. 3) Cultural Capital. The knowledge, customs and rituals that are embedded within a population. 4) Financial Capital. The cash that flows within the local population. The Form Organization works in a number of... Full article »
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An Interview with Kevin Phillips Author of Bad Money
February 18, 2009 | The book review for Bad Money can be found by following this link. The video has been sourced from You Tube and was posted by PDX Justice on 10th May 2008.... Full article »
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The Ethics of the Financial Crisis - Michel Camdessus
February 18, 2009 | Former IMF Managing Director Michel Camdessus talks to "Rome Reports" about the Global Financial Crisis Full article »
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