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Posted By:  zephyr
Posted On:  Jun 25, 2009

  The solid arguments have been trampled on once again

• Statement by the OSPAAAL Executive Secretariat The Organization for Solidarity with the Peoples of Africa, Asia, and Latin America (OSPAAAL) condemns the refusal of the U.S. Supreme Court to review the case of the five Cuban heroes unjustly incarcerated in U.S. territory for almost 11...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr
Posted On:  Apr 19, 2009

  Embargo up to US, Cuba

Ria Taitt Political Editor - Although Canada feels that the US trade embargo against Cuba is not the way to go, its removal is ultimately a matter between Cuba and the United States, Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper said yesterday. Speaking at a news conference at the...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr
Posted On:  Jan 16, 2009

  The Haitian Revolution: past, present, personal

By Guy S. Antoine: Unless one has developed a specific interest in Haiti, for one reason or another, it is likely that the Haitian Revolution of 1791-1803 will not come to mind on the first day of the New Year. Haiti has, for all intents and purposes, become irrelevant in most people's...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr
Posted On:  Jan 11, 2009

  The death of children is the death of innocence

By EMİNE ERDOĞAN: As you are all aware, a major human tragedy is taking place in Gaza. The embargo that has been continuing for a long time in Gaza was previously causing deaths one-by-one. Now, following these latest attacks, one-by-one deaths have been replaced by deaths in large...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr
Posted On:  Dec 27, 2008

  Will a Fierce Battle Over Gay Rights Split the Anglican Church?

By Marcela Valente, IPS News : BUENOS AIRES, Dec 22 -- On the brink of a split in the global Anglican Communion that no one is eager to enlarge on, the Province of the Southern Cone of South America has become a temporary refuge for conservative bishops from the United States who refuse to...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr
Posted On:  Dec 16, 2008

  Universal illusion of human rights

MOSCOW. (RIA Novosti political commentator Dmitry Kosyrev) -This was the age of great illusions about the world with no wars and justice for all. On December 10, 1948 the General Assembly of the three year-old United Nations adopted and proclaimed by Resolution 217 the Universal Declaration of...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr
Posted On:  Dec 2, 2008

  Fewer people are being infected with HIV... Fewer people are dying of AIDS

New HIV Infections Trending Downward: By Kendeno Knowles - Nassau, Bahamas: Monday was celebrated as United Nations World AIDS Day, and marked the beginning of The Bahamas’ National AIDS Awareness Month. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said the need to lead, empower and deliver on AIDS...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr
Posted On:  Oct 3, 2008

  The battle of hope and experience

From The Economist print edition: Will America choose the old hero who favours tax cuts for business and the rich and backed George Bush’s wars? Or the young man who promises health care for all, a swift exit from Iraq and more money for the average worker? As America’s financial system...... [view]

Posted By:  robotpirate
Posted On:  Sep 11, 2008

  Universal Declaration of Human Rights 60th Anniversary

Yesterday morning Mary Pat Short, CASHRA President was interviewed about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 60th Anniversary project on the University of Toronto public radio station CIUT, 89.5fm. The show is called Take 5, and Mary Pat's segment begins around the 45minute mark and last...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr
Posted On:  Aug 29, 2008

  Bahamian Education For Bahamians In The Bahamas

A ‘Bahamian’ Education In The Bahamas: By Sasha L. Lightbourne - Nassau, Bahamas: In addition to certain requisite universal knowledge, students in Bahamian schools must also be made familiar with that which is uniquely Bahamian, according to a senior education official. Elma...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr
Posted On:  Jun 13, 2008

  The Promised Universal Catastrophic Health Insurance Scheme For Bahamians

Catastrophic health insurance: By KRYSTEL ROLLE, Guardian Staff Reporter - Nassau, Bahamas: The government intends to introduce a universal catastrophic health insurance scheme, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham announced yesterday in the House of Assembly. The scheme will benefit all...... [view]

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  Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Submitted By:   kirstenjordan
Committers:  73
Date Created:  2008-05-22
Description:   Commit to learning more about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on its 60th Anniversary and how the Declaration affects you.
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