Citizenship, Democracy, Freedom, International Day
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...
Freedom, Human Rights, International Day, Video
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...
Freedom, Human Rights, International Day, Video
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...
International Day, Slave Labour
During the night of August 22 the 'Haitian Uprising' began. The uprising led to the founding of a state free from slavery and rule by whites. It was the largest slave uprising since Spartacus 1,900 years before. International Day for the Remembrance of the...
Apartheid, Democracy, Freedom, Human Rights, Infographic, International Day, Quote, Racism
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...
Apartheid, Democracy, Freedom, Human Rights, International Day, Peace, Racism, Video
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...
