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10 December 2009 is International Human Rights Day and reason for the Human Rights department of the Church of Scientology Malmö to organize a conference on the theme “creating tolerance – a vital necessity in tomorrow’s society��

“Education – The Universal Bridge” was the theme for the 2009 walk

Saturday is Children’s Day in India; yet for the 25 million Indian children orphaned or abandoned, there is no cause for celebration. Author Shelley Seale aims to change that with her new book.

With an ever growing supply of information regarding the electronic cigarette, it seems those who should be educating themselves in order to make informed decisions, have been the first to turn a blind eye to the benefits of this product ...

The Speaker of the PEI Legislative Assembly has barred an Internet journalist from the press gallery for writing a satirical story. The disabled journalist says he will be barred from reporting on the Legislature. Other media outlets have complained.

Two new reports released this week examine trends in corporate measurement and reporting on human rights performance and provide practical guidance for companies engaging on this emerging area of corporate citizenship and accountability.

Denial of Due Process of law, being employed in Bill C-6 is unconstitutional according to the Book of Criminal Procedure, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Constitution Act. Please voice your opinion to our Members of Parliament ...

Concert now in its 12th year, headlined by international Jazz icon Chick Corea

Leyden Communications is creating websites and using Web 2.0 social networking to help refute the biased UN commissioned Goldstone Report. Leyden Communications is an international PR firm specializing in crisis communications, Internet PR and SEO.

A recent survey of 150 lawyers indicated a growing trend toward volunteerism among the legal community in Europe. The Public Interest Law Institute (PILI) aims to harness this momentum at the 2009 European Pro Bono Forum (5-6 November, Budapest).

L.A. Mortgage Banker Richard Maize is well respected for his international philanthropy, support of humanitarian issues and battle for human rights, but here is a local Los Angeles story that characterizes his generous spirit.

Morgan Chavoshi, Victims Rights artist opens her new show online at www.morganchavoshi.com, while her last show remains blocked in her home country of Iran.

PHILOS, a youth-led division of Sons And Daughters Of Africa( SADA ) will be holding its Annual Village Square Series on Saturday, October 24, 2009, from 12 noon to 6.00 pm at the Ethiopian Embassy, Washington D.C. U.S.A. The event is free.

In response to the current Lao Hmong refugee and humanitarian crisis in Thailand and Laos, The Honorable H. Eugene Douglas, Former U.S. Ambassador, issued a statement about the plight of Lao-Hmong refugees at Huay Nam Khao and Nong Khai, Thailand.

Laos and Hmong-American Students from across the U.S. are urging Thailand’s General Anupong and Prime Minister Abhisit To Release 5,000 Lao Hmong Refugees Prior to to the Start of the Southeast Asia Games (SEA) Games in Laos.

Steve Crawshaw,Human Rights Watch, and Robert Barnett, Columbia's East Asian Institute, will both speak at a World Affairs Forum event on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 on Burma & Tibet: Despair and Hope for Two Asian Buddhist Societies.

Children's Rights Council of Japan is organizing a Rally and Candlelight Vigil in Washington, D.C. on October 3, calling on Japan to free Christopher Savoie and reunite abducted American children with both sides of their families.

Today, the European Court of Human Rights ruled unanimously in favour of two Scientology religious groups in Russia, finding they have the right to be registered as religious organizations under Russian law.

On Monday, Sept 28, 2009, the Al-Baqee Coalition, bringing together Muslims opposed to cultural vandalism by the official Wahhabi sect in Saudi Arabia, will gather for a protest in Washington, DC, demanding reconstruction of the demolished cemetery.

Founder of California Safe Schools Nominated for National Jewish Community Heroes Award

A group of Burmese pro-democracy activists have walked 900 miles from Indiana to New York City to condemn an upcoming speech that will be given at the UN.

The Richard Maize Foundation has taken to the defense of Israel and human rights by creating numerous information Websites to address the biased UN Goldstone Report on the Israel Gaza war.

Asheville's homeless population rallies around the issues and is uniting an entire community to create viable solutions to problems of homelessness, discrimination and poverty.

International poet, Larry Jaffe, continues to use the virtual world via Twitter as his voice for peace, “twoeming” about Human rights one article at a time from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Government of Antarcticland observes with great concern, the widely reported cases of harassment, violence, and forced detention and in some cases, extra judicial killings of Sri Lankan students

Drmear.Me is the world’s first non-profit search tool. It utilizes the power of two internet giants Google and Amazon to raise money for charity. Revenue generated by search results go towards charity categories chosen by the members.

Youth for Human Rights Tampa Bay is the beneficiary of International Youth Theatre’s endearing performance of Annie Jr.

International Award-winning Poet, Larry Jaffe, began his foray into Twitter’s poetry world last Monday, promising to twoem each of the 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

SWAT valley citizens seek refuge as military offensive endures

International award-winning poet, Larry Jaffe, reaches out to the youth of the world by tweeting each of the 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 140 characters or less to a message of peace and responsibility for humankind.

More than 50 U.S. organizations today urged the U.S. government to "strictly prohibit any U.S. cooperation with or assistance to the Indonesian Special Forces (Kopassus).

Youth for Human Rights of Tampa Bay sponsor African refugee camp, Bakayu, providing life saving bed nets to prevent malaria deaths.

Amidst an ongoing shooting spree at the Freeport McMoRan mining concession in Timika, Indonesian officials and the international community must act to ensure that the people of West Papua are not victimized.

A finely detailed portrait bust of Neda will be presented at a massive rally in front of San Francisco City Hall on July 25th. San Francisco City Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi and Mayor Gavin Newsom will host the event--20,000 expected to attend.

Scientology missions throughout Taiwan conduct human rights education programs in local schools.

Scientologist recognized for outstanding contribution to the culture with the Silver Chimera Award for 2009

Knight Investments LLC, Baron of the Republic of Aquitaine, Regulatory Officials and the US Civil Rights Commission commermorated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr this past April on the 41st Anniversary of Dr. King's death

Members of Scientology churches and missions throughout France are making human rights a fact.

Disturbing information has reached WPATof a very serious situation now transpiring in Puncak Jaya, West Papua. A "sweep operation,' reportedly carried out by Indonesia's mobilized police has killed several Papuans and led to the death of others.

Rally "Defend Human Rights in Iran" Cosponsored by Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch

Now…hold up! WTF?! PETA has a problem with the killing of a fly? Well, now I have a problem with PETA!

Youth for Human Rights International, UK branch, gathers signatures on a petition for the mandating of human rights education in schools across London

Eritrean Government Maintains Repressive Police State Eighteen Years After Independence

SWA Advocate and Activist Akponah Charles Osareimen Dies in Car Crash

DRC Government Downplays Political Implications of Assassination, Yet Public Unrest Rises

SWA Merges with the Prizm Project to Promote Women's rights and Encourage Female Leadership

SWA Members at The Somali Institute of Management and Administration for Business Administration and Accounting Report School Closed Due to Suicide Bombing

Event coinciding with 11th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva (UNHRC) will address human rights violations and propose solutions to simmering tension and conflict in key region straddling Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan.

15andCounting aims to empower all young people to demand better access to sexual health and reproductive services. A petition will be presented to the United Nations in October to pressure governements to deliver on their promises.

Sri Lanka: beyond the current humanitarian crisis, meaningful steps need to be taken in order to build durable peace. Tourner la Page sends its recommendations to Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa.