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UN Declaration

Wednesday Dec 10 2008

Today marks the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. When the declaration was signed in 1948, it was the first time in history that nations came together to agree on basic principles of justice, equality, and rights for all. The Univeral Declaration has become the most translated, the most 'universal' in the world. The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights was awarded the Guiness World Record for collecting, translating and disseminating the Universal Declaration in more than 300 language and dialects. 2008 is also the 10th anniversary of the UN Declaration of Human Rights Defenders, which recognizes the importance and legitimacy of the work of human rights defenders and their need for better protection.[Read More]

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Brave Nation

Wednesday Aug 27 2008

By Jim Selman | Bio

There is an amazing website called The Brave Nation that is showcasing people who’ve made a difference. Many of these examples of human vision, commitment and perseverance are boomers who challenged ‘the system’ in the '60s and '70s and are now sharing their experience with the current generation of ‘change agents’. It is inspiring to remember and reconnect with the idealism of our youth and perplexing to wonder what happened to so many of us who have drifted into complacency about (or in some cases complicity with) current events.[Read More]

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International Women's Day

Thursday Mar 08 2007

Today is International Women’s Day—a day to celebrate the political, social and economic achievements of women around the world, a day to promote political and human rights in countries where violence and inequity still make life a struggle for women, and, in an increasing number of countries, a day to express love and sympathy to the women in your life. The theme for 2007 is “Ending Impunity for Violence against Women and Girls”.
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