International Day of Democracy
year of first observance “Engaging youth on democracy” theme "Space for Civil Society" theme In 2007 the United Nations General Assembly resolved to observe 15 September as the International Day of Democracy—with the purpose of promoting and upholding the...Bertha Oliva (Tulip Laureate 2010) COFADEH Enforced Disappearances HONDURAS
The Honduran human rights activist Bertha Oliva de Nativí struggles with her organization COFADEH against the impunity and violations of Human Rights. COFADEH gives legal and social support, does research and gathers documentation. The organization has its own radio...Human Rights In Two Minutes
This incredible 2-minute animation will tell you everything you need to know about your human rights and why they matter. Seerightsinfo.org for more. Narrated by Tim Key Directed by Cub Studio Produced by Yoav Segal & Cub Studio Concept by Adam Wagner & Yoav...
Nelson Mandela Infographics
Infographic found on http://static.springer.com/sgw/documents/1467251/image/jpeg/Nelson+Mandela+infographic_300dpi.jpg Infographic found on http://www.internsme.com/blog/nelson-mandela-infographic Infographic found...Raise My Hands – A Tribute to Nelson Mandela
On Nelson Mandela’s birthday, photographer Scott McDermott captured famous faces – e.g. Clint Eastwood, Robert DeNiro, Forest Whitaker and Morgan Freeman – raising hands to pledge to improve their planet. In Kelly’s film, writer Elliot Kotek ponders...Read more“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.”
– Nelson Mandela
