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Young Kenyans at Risk Speak Out Through Blogs and Photos

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:53:50 -0400

The Advocacy Project develops partnerships with advocates on the frontline and with nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). In so doing, we take our cue from partners and tailor any support to their needs.

Enter Title:Patient Advocacy Frees 96 Slaves in Democratic Republic of Congo

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:56:42 -0400

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Israelis and Palestinians Condemn Israeli Crackdown in Ni'lin

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:44:47 -0400

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AdvocacyNet
News Bulletin 151
August 6, 2008
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Israelis and Palestinians Condemn Israeli Crackdown in Ni'lin

August 6, 2008, Ni'lin, West Bank: Human rights advocates in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories are calling for a stop to the violence in Ni'lin village in the West Bank, after two Palestinian boys were killed within a week by Israeli forces.

Ten-year-old Ahmad Husam Yousif Musa (above) was shot in the head at close range by a soldier July...

Rural Radio Program Celebrates One Year on the Air in Nepal

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:18:53 -0400

program that has provided a voice for disadvantaged groups in the remote regions of Western Nepal recently completed its first full year on the air.

The program, “Constituent Assembly and Human Rights,” was launched in 2007 by the Collective Campaign for Peace (COCAP), a grassroots human rights organization in Nepal, with support from The Advocacy Project (AP) in Washington. It aired its 52nd episode July 27.

Initially, the radio program helped marginalized groups in Nepal – such as women and lower-caste Dalit – understand the count...

Greed Based Society: A Rebuttal

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:28:09 -0400

I consider myself a scientific person, encouraged by empirical evidence; so, at the surface Friedman’s argument for capitalism is compelling. Several problems arise, however, upon a more mindful take of his words. His examples are flawed, his history skewed, his definitions conflated.

First, the indigenous tribes of the world may object to his “crystal-clear” account of history, stating that only societies that exploit self-interest have escaped grinding poverty; although that is a fairly minor point. More surprising is ...

Women Advocates Place Gender and Guns on UN Agenda

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:10:21 -0400

violence against women included in a major United Nations initiative to regulate the global small arms trade.

The UN Programme of Action on small arms (PoA) was launched in 2001, and reviewed last week at the Third Biennial Meeting of States (BMS), held at UN headquarters in New York. After intense lobbying by advocates, gender was mentioned by several governments at the meeting. In addition, the final outcome document refers to both gender and civilian possession of weapons.

Advocates hope that this will open the door to the inclusion of other concerns,...

Women in Bosnia and Serbia Hail the Arrest of Radovan Karadzic, July 22, 2008

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:21:15 -0400

July 22, 2008, Tuzla, Bosnia and Belgrade, Serbia: Advocates for women's rights in Bosnia and Serbia have greeted Monday's arrest of Radovan Karadzic, the former Bosnian Serb leader, with jubilation and relief.

Grieving Relatives Seek Closure as University Massacre Victims are Reburied in Peru, July 18, 2008

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:31:34 -0400

July 18, 2008, Lima, Peru: The remains of nine students and a professor who were murdered in 1992 at La Cantuta University were reunited with their families in Lima this week, bringing a symbolic conclusion to one of the most notorious incidents in Peru's long and violent civil conflict.

Family members of the victims gathered at the office of the Peruvian Forensic Anthropology Team (EPAF) Thursday to bid farewell to the remains, which were then placed in coffins for burial this weekend.

The relatives hope that the burial will provide some measure of closu...

Now The People Have Awoken Exploring Venezuela's Revolution Trailer

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:19:04 -0400

What makes Venezuela tick? Who is behind the movement and what does it seek? Filmed through the 2006 presidential elections, this is a documentary about the people building a new Venezuela. Watch this amazing documentary in full during an exclusive 3 day screening from the 31st July - 2nd Aug only with Renderyard in association with Rethos and the Alternative Channel. To find out more please go to www.renderyard.com

Selling the Fire Ball: George Bush and Iran

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:26:59 -0400

Great post from a Great site. It's an exchange between Media Lens participants and NY Times workers showing how the media is once again deceiving the public to allow another invasion.

Also Includes GUEST MEDIA ALERT: DAVID PETERSON RESPONDS TO OLIVER KAMM below

When George Bush arrived in Britain last week as part of his "farewell tour", the real reasons for the visit were buried well out of sight. The tour was not, as the Guardian suggested, a mere "continental au revoir". The purpose was to coerce Gordon B...

Hello from Big Sur - Alec Henderson

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:14:47 -0400

Hello everyone, After spending two months deep in the mountains of California's Central coast I and the majority of monks at the Tassajara Monastery have been evacuated due to the recent fires. My friends at the LA Times wrote a front page article http://www.latimes.com/news/local/politics/cal/la-me-fires28-2008jun28,0,4613015,full.story on our plight and this has generated some significant publicity. I am hold up in Santa Cruz with the monastery dog, Ginger. She and I are well and blogging at http://sittingwithginger.blogspot.com/ I am only back on the grid until we can ret...

ChicoBag founder Andy Keller on landfills, Bikram Yoga and his beef with plastic

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:32:45 -0400

There is no shortage of entrepreneurs inspired by the movie Wall Street or the stories of Sam Walton or Steve Jobs. I recently had the opportunity to interview Andy Keller, whose inspiration is a little more, shall we say, down to Earth.

CA -- Tell us about the origins of ChicoBag.

AK -- I used to sell software for an enterprise software company down in the Bay Area. I ended up getting laid off when the company was bought out by a company in the UK. The community and lifestyle in Chico (California) really appealed to me, so it was important...

Treehuggers to descend on Montreal

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:43:44 -0400

More than 165 exhibitors and 35,000 visitors are expected to descend on Montreal's Old Port for three days beginning June 13th, to share ideas about living more sustainably.

The "Salon national de l'environnement" (SNE) was developed out of a citizens’ initiative in 2006. The event looks at the current challenges to the environment and offers visitors concrete solutions. The event describes as its objective "to make visitors aware of today’s environmental challenges, while proposing solutions and tools for people to have a better understanding and to encourage beha...

Quebec and Ontario showing leadership with cap-and-trade program

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:47:50 -0400

The provinces of Quebec and Ontario have shown great leadership by working together to institute a bilateral "cap-and-trade" system in an attempt to curb green house gas emissions. When the Canadian federal government is dragging its heels on what most consider the most important issue curretnly facing humanity, bilateral initiatives between provinces or municipalities makes a good deal of sense.

This kind of autonomy and leadership at the provincial level is refreshing. A similar dynamic has existed for many years in the U.S., where despite an administration nearl...

Internship Opportunity - Tour Liaisons

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:51:37 -0500

Internship Opportunity—Tour Liaison
Otesha Cycling and Performing Tours
www.otesha.ca

The Otesha Project is seeking 14 dedicated, organized, fun-loving individuals, aged 18 to 30, to serve as Tour Liaisons for its 2008 cycling and performing tours. As part of a team of 15 to 20 performers, you will take care of all administrative and on-the-road logistics for the tour. Successful candidates will support team members as individuals, foster a positive team environment, support teams in achieving tour object...

Correction of the web address! - Philip McMaster

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 01:22:04 -0500

Sorry, CORRECTION... the web address is: http://www.sustainabilitysymbol.COM hope to see you online February 1st --- Don't forget to invite 3 people to share a 3 finger Photo!

You're invited to Celebrate the One Year Anniversary of 3 Finger "Peace Plus One" - Philip McMaster

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:40:24 -0500

Hello Sustainability Symbol Friends around the WORLD (Especially in Beijing) - IT'S A PARTY / CELEBRATION of the ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of the 3 Finger Sustainability Symbol... and we're having a WEB-CAM World Party connecting YOUR town with Beijing China, site of the 2008 Olympics. You are most welcome to attend our party celebration for the One Year Anniversary of the 3 Finger "Peace Plus One" Sustainability Symbol on February 1st at 7pm - 9pm Friday, Feb 1st The Bookworm Building 4, Nan sanlitun Road Chao Yang District, Beijing Tel: 65869507 www.chinabookworm.com Plea...

Think Democracy's Sexy? Volunteer with AisB!

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 11:02:17 -0500

As always, if you’re interested in volunteering, get in touch. We need people who can:
- graphic design - research, blog, and write - web design - do some mindless data entry (if you’re in the mood for some tedium, but we try to keep it to a minimum!) - develop website content - translate (English – French) - help out at events (hand out surveys, talk up Apathy, take pictures, sell gear) and a plethora of other things.

Enter Title:Content Manager

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 10:27:50 -0500

Looking for a Content Manager. For details, please check the attachment

Otesha launches 2008 Cycling and Performing Tours

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:22:59 -0500

The Otesha Project has announced the routes for the 2008 Otesha Cycling and Performing Tours (Check out: www.otesha.ca/bike+tours/index.en.html). Applications are now being accepted for seven regional tours throughout Canada that will take more than 120 inspiring young change-makers on the journey of a lifetime. You could be one of them!

Tour members will share an incredible experience as they live as a mobile and sustainable community for two months. They will cycle from performance to performance, braving the elements, connecting with communities along the route, and explorin...

Opportunity for Webmasters and Bloggers! FREE USE OF WEBSITES

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 18:32:14 -0500

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

My gift to you this season are some of the valuable Sustainability-related domains I’ve collected over the years.

All I ask in return is that you design a really cool site that gets people involved, spreads the Sustainability Symbol around the world and brings attention to at least one of the Climate Change related projects we’re working on (Like “STOP the GLOFs”) The rest will be up to you.

Almost one year ago we introduced the 3 Finger Sustainability Symbol (Peace Plus One) to the HK Environ...

Alliance Accepted! - Katy

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 07:20:02 -0500

Alliance Accepted! - Bas

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 07:19:56 -0500

Alliance Accepted! - Kemper Barkhurst

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:54:18 -0500

New comment! - Digging deep for capitalism

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 20:03:53 -0500

I appreciate the exposure of these important local (and thus national) issues. We should support all struggles against injustices throughout the world.

Alliance Accepted! - Technology For People Group Inc.

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 09:47:22 -0500

Alliance Accepted! - Chris Advansun

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 12:59:37 -0400

RedLight Children/Priority Films Internship

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:39:47 -0400

Who we are: Priority Films, a New York City based film production company, is looking for highly motivated interns (both part time and full time). We will be focusing on the release of a highly acclaimed film in the US this fall â€“ Holly. Holly is a full feature narrative, starring Ron Livingston (Office Space, Sex In the City), Virginie Ledoyen (The Beach), Udo Kier (Dogville), the late Chris Penn (Reservoir Dogs), and introducing Thuy Nguyen. Holly is not just a movie – it is the cry for help of millions of voiceless, sexually exploited children world wide each d...

RedLight Children/Priority Films Internship

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:38:58 -0400

RedLight Children/Priority Films Internship

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:38:25 -0400

Alliance Accepted! - JAM

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 06:22:45 -0400

Echoing Green Fellowship

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 12:45:41 -0400

What is the EG Fellowship?

Through our two-year Echoing Green Fellowship program, we provide start-up capital and technical assistance to help new leaders launch their organizations and build capacity. We offer:

â€¢ A grant of up to $90,000, paid in four equal installments over two years â€¢ A health insurance stipend â€¢ Conferences led by organizational development experts â€¢ Access to technical support and pro bono partnerships to help grow your organization â€¢ A community of like-minded social entrepreneurs and public service leaders

W...

Alliance Accepted! - Denise Day

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 06:47:17 -0400

Alliance Accepted! - ilya ginzburg

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:39:46 -0400

Alliance Accepted! - Philip McMaster

Sun, 14 Oct 2007 05:23:22 -0400

Alliance Accepted! - Frank Miller

Sun, 14 Oct 2007 05:23:15 -0400

Alliance Accepted! - Lewis Coyne

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:40:54 -0400

Please come to Los angeles for Darfur Rally

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:07:10 -0400

Monday October 15 in Downtown LA 12 noon!!!

Help to stop American Investment in Darfur! Join me in downtown Los Angeles for a rally!

Click here to sign up

Alliance Accepted! - Paul

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:40:46 -0400

Alliance Accepted! - shannon

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:40:41 -0400

Alliance Accepted! - Karen

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 16:05:25 -0400

Alliance Accepted! - kiel

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 05:45:17 -0400

Alliance Accepted! - Elias Feghali

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 13:34:56 -0400

Alliance Accepted! - Jason Boyer

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 11:28:32 -0400

Alliance Accepted! - Jesse Smale

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 04:53:47 -0400

Alliance Accepted! - Alec Henderson

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 04:53:44 -0400

Alliance Accepted! - Josh Cohen

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 04:53:37 -0400