Apartheid in South Africa Episode 1
As the United Nations adopts the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, South Africa heads in the opposite direction, implementing a system of laws called apartheid to racially segregate its people in every aspect of life. The black majority in South Africa, led by...Nelson Mandela – This is his story
In remembrance of Nelson Mandela. Rest in peace. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (/mænˈdɛlə/;[4] Xhosa pronunciation: [xoˈliːɬaɬa manˈdeːla]; 18 July 1918 – 5 December 2013) was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician and philanthropist who served as...Read more“Our population and our use of the finite resources of planet Earth are growing exponentially, along with our technical ability to change the environment for good or ill.”
– Stephen Hawking
International Day of Cooperatives
Theme is - "Society and Co-operatives: Concern for Community" Theme is - "Co-operatives for Fair Globalisation: Creating Opportunities for All" Theme is - "Peace-building through Co-operatives" International Co-operative Day is an annual...
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
Year of first observance. Theme is: "Right to Rehabilitation". There is evidence that 79 countries practice torture. The United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture – 26 June is held annually on 26 June to speak out against the crime of...
International Widows Day
Year of first observance. There are an estimated 259 million widows. Over 115 million widows live in poverty struggling to survive. International Widows Day is a United Nations ratified day of action to address the “poverty and injustice faced by millions of...Read more“In countries where people have to flee their homes because of persecution and violence, political solutions must be found, peace and tolerance restored, so that refugees can return home. In my experience, going home is the deepest wish of most refugees.”
– Angelina Jolie
Read more“Displaced societies are of value. Their issues are our issues”
– Cynthia Basinet
