Tag Archives: Arab world

[Event] Pursuing transformative programs for social change – KAMP

PURSUING TRANSFORMATIVE PROGRAMS FOR SOCIAL CHANGE Pagbati! Isang paanyaya para sa isang pakikipagtalakayan natin dito sa bansa sa ilang lider ng social movements sa Europa, Arab at South countries. May tanghaliang nakahanda mula 12 hanggang 12.45ng hapon. Magsisimula ang programa sa ganap na 1pm. Para sa kumpirmasyon ng inyong pagdalo o mga katanungan tungkol sa talakayan, maari po ninyo akong

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[From the web] States must comply with regulations when using force during protests – UN Expert

Source: http://www.ohchr.org “Ways have to be found to curb the potential loss of life that can occur when peaceful protest turns violent, or excessive use of force is exerted by the authorities” said the Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions, Christof Heyns. “The challenge is to ensure that steps are taken to avert situations where violence and attendant

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[From the web] The Courage of Non-Violence – www.preda.org

by Fr. Shay Cullen Source: http://www.preda.org What turned a cheerful, fluffy-haired teenager into the world’s most wanted terrorist who evaded capture for ten years? In one opinion, it was a belief, an idea, a fundamentalist ideology that took over the life of Osama Bin Laden and led him into waging “holy war”. He and his followers were convinced that by

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