UN expert stresses importance of human rights in economic reforms
Thursday, 28 February 2019
Wednesday, 27 February 2019
How you move a priceless 1.5-ton Buddha across continents
How you move a priceless 1.5-ton Buddha across continents: The loan of a three-metre tall, 2,000-year-old Buddha statue proved to be a bigger challenge than anticipated for Zurich’s Rietberg museum.
Gully Boy and Its Silent Mutinies
Gully Boy and Its Silent Mutinies: The film Gully Boy is a subtle introduction to the sociology of everyday life in cities of the global South. It rallies home the point that one of the easiest ways to work through the contentious spaces of urban social life in the neo-liberal Indian city is jugaad (the ability to juggle/ creatively tinker with the rules of the game).
Friday, 22 February 2019
Tragic Patagonia | openDemocracy
Tragic Patagonia | openDemocracy: In less than three months, two people have been killed by Argentine security forces during Mapuche protests in Patagonia. Here are the keys to understand the conflict. Español
Bombay HC Extends Interim Bail Of Anand Teltumbde Till Feb 27
Bombay HC Extends Interim Bail Of Anand Teltumbde Till Feb 27: The Bombay High Court today extended till February 27 the interim protection from arrest granted to activist and academic Anand Teltumbde. While Teltumbde's plea seeking anticipatory bail was...
Detained and injured: why does the Argentine state repress the Mapuche people? | openDemocracy
Detained and injured: why does the Argentine state repress the Mapuche people? | openDemocracy: Recent events in Mapuche territory in Argentina suggest a growing spiral of repression and violence towards the country's indigenous peoples. Español
Wednesday, 20 February 2019
How many native communities are in danger in Argentina? | openDemocracy
How many native communities are in danger in Argentina? | openDemocracy: The Indigenous Territorial Emergency Law, which restrains
legal evictions and prevents native communities from losing their ancestral
lands expires in November. There are about 1500 communities in danger. Español
Tuesday, 19 February 2019
Why the future of human rights must be hopeful | OpenGlobalRights
Why the future of human rights must be hopeful | OpenGlobalRights: For a human rights movement dedicated to exposing abuses, positive communication does not come naturally. But to make the case for human rights, we need to promise a brighter future.
Monday, 18 February 2019
SC refuses to entertain plea on usage of word 'dalit' by media
SC refuses to entertain plea on usage of word 'dalit' by media: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea filed by a group of people challenging a media advisory issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to ban the usage of the word 'Dalit' by media in public debates.The petitioners
Japan to recognize indigenous Ainu people for first time
Japan to recognize indigenous Ainu people for first time: The Japanese government introduced a bill Friday to recognize the country's ethnic Ainu minority as an "indigenous" people for the first time, after decades of discrimination against the group. The Ainu people -- many of whom live in northern Hokkaido -- have long suffered the effects of a policy of…
Saturday, 16 February 2019
Friday, 15 February 2019
The Largest Depiction of the Buddha in Russia | Buddhistdoor
The Largest Depiction of the Buddha in Russia | Buddhistdoor: The image of Shakyamuni Buddha at Bayan-Khongor Rock in Buryatia
Debunking: You can't talk about violence in Aboriginal communities
Debunking: You can't talk about violence in Aboriginal communities: Earlier this week the PM made reference to the abuse of Aboriginal children and immediately followed it up by saying 'we're told we shouldn't talk about it'.
Wednesday, 13 February 2019
Chile criminalizes Mapuche defenders of land and water | openDemocracy
Chile criminalizes Mapuche defenders of land and water | openDemocracy: The infamous
Counter-Terrorist Act recently applied to three Mapuche defendants is a
reminder of this continuing state of injustice against a native American
people. Spanish
Tuesday, 12 February 2019
Ambedkar’s Thoughts on Indian Muslim Society and Politics | IndiaFacts
Ambedkar’s Thoughts on Indian Muslim Society and Politics | IndiaFacts: Ambedkar wanted the Hindus to accede to the Pakistan demand because, due to a variety of reasons, he thought that an independent India with a large Muslim population will be an impractical idea.
Monday, 11 February 2019
Native American Culture And Tradition Thrive Through Canoe Journey Down Columbia River
Native American Culture And Tradition Thrive Through Canoe Journey Down Columbia River: Join the Portland All Nations Canoe Family for their paddle along much of the Lower Columbia River as part of Canoe Journey, an annual Native American canoe gathering.
New solidarity for the Mapuche indigenous movement in today’s Chile | openDemocracy
New solidarity for the Mapuche indigenous movement in today’s Chile | openDemocracy: The murder of the
Mapuche community member Catrillanca at the
hands of the Special Forces has become a matter of
solidarity towards the Mapuche people for Chilean society.
Friday, 8 February 2019
The quiet coup that could devastate human rights in Guatemala | openDemocracy
The quiet coup that could devastate human rights in Guatemala | openDemocracy: President Jimmy Morales and his allies in business, politics and the military are racing to break the rule of law and consolidate power.
Native Americans fight to turn 'Columbus Day' into 'Indigenous People's Day'
Native Americans fight to turn 'Columbus Day' into 'Indigenous People's Day': Local Native Americans are fighting to change the name of Columbus Day to Indigenous People's Day. It's been a years long battle, and on Wednesday Native American activists had a chance to be heard by lawmakers at the Capitol.
Wednesday, 6 February 2019
Newfoundland human rights case enters 15th year | The Packet
Newfoundland human rights case enters 15th year | The Packet: Former marriage commissioner would not perform same-sex marriages due to religious faith
'Hidden Figures' engineer inspires NC students to achieve their dreams
'Hidden Figures' engineer inspires NC students to achieve their dreams: Dr. Christine Darden has dedicated most of her life to being a mathematician, data analyst and aeronautical engineer with NASA – but getting there wasn’t easy.
Tuesday, 5 February 2019
Monday, 4 February 2019
Visiting Aboriginal Elders
Visiting Aboriginal Elders: In early January, the School of Social Work and the Aboriginal Resource Office hosted a Celebration Feast with Saqamaw (Chief) Mi’sel Joe, of the Miawpukek First Nation, attended by faculty, staff and students.