Inspired by the abduction and murder of a human rights worker, The Natalia Project uses GPS data and social networks to protect future workers. -> read more »
Правозащитная организация Human Rights Watch констатировала бедственное положение трудовых мигрантов на олимпийских стройках в Сочи. В докладе организации "Олимпийские антирекорды: эксплуатация трудовых мигрантов в ходе подготовки к зимней Олимпиаде - 2014", (опубликованном на сайте организации), содержится вывод, что трудовые мигранты в Сочи становятся "жертвами обмана и эксплуатации". Human Rights Watch составила 67-страничный доклад в том числе на основе опроса строителей, который сотрудники организ... read more »
Фото: © REUTERS | Denis Sinyakov HRW: 2012г. стал худшим для прав человека в новейшей истории России. Ждем от МИД традиционного ответа "клеветникам" Международная правозащитная организация Human Rights Watch представила ежегодный Всемирный доклад о ситуации с правами человека в мире. По данным правозащитников, в 2012г. российская власть развернула самые масштабные репрессии против гражданского общества за всю постсоветскую историю. "Этот год стал худшим для прав человека в России за всю ее новейшую и... read more »
In Brazil the Redemption through Reading program has been created with the intention that prisoners will not only improve their literacy skills but so that “a person can leave prison more enlightened and with an enlarged vision of the world”. — Alex Hundert Its bad enough that there is no longer any funding for librarians [...] read more »
[I think this is important enough to repeat this comment I posted to TechDirt: Reddit, Trolling, Doxxing, Free Speech Anonymity: Whoo Boy, Is This Stuff Complicated] Free speech is *only* legally protected from government censorship. Individuals and corporations are legally allowed to censor speech in their own premises, forums, workplaces, homes, or anywhere else. [...] read more »
El Vaticano ha condenado públicamente un libro de la monja y teóloga estadounidense Margaret A. Farley, en el que defiende el matrimonio igualitario y el divorcio y aboga por una ética sexual abierta y tolerante. La condena coincide precisamente con el grave conflicto que enfrenta a la mayor asociación de religiosas de Estados Unidos y la Curia Romana. La decisión no ha sentado nada bien en la iglesia católica de Estados Unidos, en cuyo seno se han desatado fuertes críticas.La Congregación para la Doctri... read more »
"No pasarán" fue la consigna que lanzó la dirigente repulbicana Dolores Ibarruri, conocida como "La Pasionaria", ante el avance falangista durante la guerra civil española.Una de las cantantes del grupo punk-feminista ruso "Pussy Riot", encarceladas por cantar contra PUTIN en la catedral Cristo Salvador de Moscú es conducida al tribunal vestida con una camiseta con un puño y la leyenda "NO PASARÁN" en castellano. read more »
A friend shared this list on Facebook, and at first it sounded right, but then it didnt. 5 Simple Rules For Happiness Free your heart from hatred Free your mind from worries Live simply Give more Expect Less I wish I could go along with it, but I cant, really. Because, you see, I did [...] read more »
Absentee fathers were common during the war. When they returned they were fighting many demons. They were building for the children that they had no time to see Some of them have passed over Their children hardly miss them because they were never present for themselves. Which is the bigger demon? The war? The almighty [...] read more »
Israel and its people continue to be at the forefront of humanitarian efforts; progressive policies for women, gays, and other minorities; scientific innovations and technological advances; and assisting thousands of refugees and victims of natural disasters around the world regardless of their religion, race, or nationality. Here are some important facts to know about Israel's extraordinary achievements. Refugees: Since its rebirth in the late 1940s, Israel has absorbed and assisted waves of refugees ... read more »
