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One photo, one child, one world. Make it a reality![1]

Posted on July 25, 2011 by admin

Something new is happening at Ground Zero in Manhattan, and unlike so much else there, it’s cause to celebrate. Just after September 11, 2001, when terror struck New York, my friend Danny Goldfield[2] was on a road trip through America, … Continue reading →

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Burqa: To ban or not to ban?

Posted on September 7, 2010 by admin

By Rowena McNaughton Defended by religion yet feared by many, the wearing of Burqas has become an issue that everyone wants a say in but few acknowledge is part of the right to freedom of expression and religion. PRIME MINISTERS … Continue reading →

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Xenophobia is real!

Posted on August 16, 2010 by admin

By Arafat Matovu I know we are in the middle of xenophobic period and its true foreigners are fleeing the country for the sake of their lives. I see people (foreigners) in trains with their belongings well packed frequently. On … Continue reading →

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Welcome to inequality

Posted on August 6, 2010 by admin

By Rowena McNaughton The cruel denial of rights and oppression spawned by colonial settlement is – shockingly – still all too real for millions of indigenous people worldwide. The scars of inequality remain fresh, and every new agenda taken up … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the EHHR blog

Posted on July 26, 2010 by admin

This blog is a space for people to tell us their share their thoughts on human rights issues and events.  We’re just getting started so keep coming back for more. We’ll have some regular bloggers – if you would like … Continue reading →

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