Right Livelihood Award

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Name: Right Livelihood Award

First reported 10 hours ago - Updated 10 hours ago - 1 reports

Ríos Montt Genocide Verdict Annulled, But Activists Ensure US-Backed Crimes Will Never Be Forgotten

As Guatemala’s high court annuls former dictator Efraín Ríos Montt’s genocide conviction, we’re joined by two people who have worked tirelessly to bring perpetrators of war crimes in the country to justice. Helen Mack, one of Guatemala’s most well-known ... [Published Democracy Now! - 10 hours ago]

Entities: Genocide, Myrna Mack, Helen Mack, Kate Doyle

First reported 10 hours ago - Updated 10 hours ago - 1 reports

Nobel Laureate Supports 2nd Permane...

Abp. Desmond Tutu, 1984 Nobel Peace Prize winnerNobel Peace Prize Winner , Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Town, South Africa, is one of the several supporters of the 2nd Session on the Philippines of the (PPT) – where the Arroyo regime, the U.S. government, ... [Published Bulatlat.com - 10 hours ago]

Entities: Philippines, Moro people, Nobel Laureate, Makoto Oda

First reported May 18 2013 - Updated May 18 2013 - 1 reports

Young and saving the world

Young people from around the world have gathered in Berlin for the Youth Sustainability Summit. They are discussing ways to protect the planet, but saving the environment isn't easy.In front of the Brandenburg Gate, Darth Vader is looking to nab a few ... [Published Deutsche Welle - May 18 2013]

Entities: Kosovo, Environment, Sustainability, Pamphleteer, Namibia

First reported May 02 2013 - Updated May 03 2013 - 1 reports

Pregnant Anti-War Soldier Sent to Prison

“Ultimately, the success of the nation depends on the character of its citizens.” So said George W. Bush in his speech at the dedication of his presidential library in Texas last week. The library officially opened to the public May 1, the 10th anniversary ... [Published Common Dreams - May 02 2013]

Entities: Kimberly Rivera, Anti-War, Pregnancy

First reported Apr 19 2013 - Updated Apr 19 2013 - 1 reports

Back to our food future

The basement of the IDEA Centre a few doors east of the Osborne Village strip on Wardlaw Avenue in Winnipeg drew a steady stream of people on the distribution days of the Agassiz Food Co-op.It took some skill to manoeuvre boxes packed with organic produce, ... [Published Yukon News - Apr 19 2013]

Entities: Organic, Whitehorse (Canada), Jim Cornelius, Winnipeg, Pat Mooney

First reported Apr 18 2013 - Updated Apr 18 2013 - 1 reports

Last resort

Weddings are one of the few occasions in Afghanistan when families and friends can forget their sorrows and the ongoing violence in their country and have some fun. It is traditional to dance into the early morning hours after a feast. It is also traditional ... [Published Deutsche Welle - Apr 18 2013]

Entities: Monika Hauser, Afghanistan, Suicide, Forced Marriage

First reported Apr 18 2013 - Updated Apr 18 2013 - 1 reports

Gene Sharp just won't go away

From Joakim from Sweden: "For your information, the current issue of Ordfront Magasin, a progressive Swedish publication, contains an interview with the director of The Albert Einstein Foundation about their organization and the founder Gene Sharp. ... [Published The Angry Arab News Service/وكالة أنباء العربي ... - Apr 18 2013]

Entities: Gene Sharp, Albert Einstein, Right Livelihood Award

First reported Apr 18 2013 - Updated Apr 18 2013 - 1 reports

Afghan women commit suicide to escape marriage

According to Islamic law, a man and woman should agree on a marriage for it to be valid. However, girls in Afghanistan often don't have a say in the matter. Many see suicide as the only way out.Weddings are one of the few occasions in Afghanistan when ... [Published Deutsche Welle - Apr 18 2013]

Entities: Afghanistan, Monika Hauser, Suicide, Forced Marriage

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...it has been found that while the income from alcohol is 85 paise while the expenditure on alcohol-related problems, like accidents or diseases is ` "1.25. So, promoting alcohol is counter-productive.”"

Man for the masses [Published New Indian Express - 21 hours ago]

"The stray dogs are drowning in garbage," he says, laughing. Sometimes he says something to people, but usually not, "because the older ones would give me a hard time."

Young and saving the world [Published Deutsche Welle - May 18 2013]

...Engineer's life was an example of perseverance towards the realization of a greater good," said Mr. Ahsan Khan, President of IAMC. "IAMC commemorates his contribution to democracy and interfaith relations as well as his courage in speaking up for the rights of the oppressed and the dispossessed" added Mr. Khan

Asghar Ali Engineer's demise a loss for interfaith relations say Indian Americans [Published Siasat Daily - May 18 2013]

Protesters ridiculed Dick Olver's claims that BAE was "one of the leading and most ethical"

BAE AGM can't hide from difficult questions and disruptions [Published Campaign Against Arms Trade - May 09 2013]

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