Full Coverage: Europe
May 2009
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30.05.2009
Mosaïques, the French Institute's annual celebration of cultural diversity, is back, with another lively mix of world cinema, music and live events.
more...Related topics/regions: [France] [United Kingdom] |
27.05.2009
The London Museum has a new display marking the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Anti-Apartheid Movement - "As an example of the power of collective action, this history still has great relevance today."
more...Related topics/regions: [South Africa] [United Kingdom] [Democracy] [Activism] [Race Politics] Image: Save the Sharpeville Six poster
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27.05.2009
A new initiative to re-brand the intensive and damaging farming of soy as 'responsible' is nothing short of "greenwash" and will con the public, a leading environmental group said today.
more...From: Friends of the Earth International Related topics/regions: [Brazil] Image: Soybeans (Friends of the Earth International)
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27.05.2009
Post-independence Kosovo lacks effective international protection for minorities, which is worsening the situation for smaller minorities and forcing some to leave the country for good, an international human rights organisation warns in a new report.
more...Related topics/regions: [Kosovo] |
25.05.2009
Economic troubles have dominated 2009. The Trento Festival of Economics therefore enjoys pole position in the European festival season. Its imaginative programme Identity and Global Crisis addresses questions affecting us all.
more...Related topics/regions: [Italy] [United Nations] [Economy] [Development] |
23.05.2009
Cherie Blair is to launch a campaign to encourage people to hold dinner parties for needy Indian children.
more...Related topics/regions: [United Kingdom] [India] [Aid] [Children] |
20.05.2009
Migrant workers in UK and Ireland remain vulnerable to very low pay, over-long hours, poor health and safety conditions, workplace discrimination and other forms of injustice, says a new report.
more...Related topics/regions: [United Kingdom] |
18.05.2009
What are the most effective strategies to inspire the behaviour change necessary to counter global warming? Less government intervention and more personal freedom might be the answer.
more...Related topics/regions: [United Kingdom] [ICT] [Environmental activism] [Climate change] Image: Policy Slam in action at the Dana Centre, facilitated by Perry Walker © Bill Gunyon
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18.05.2009
Britain should take more steps towards meeting the protection needs of asylum-seeking children in the UK, says the UN Refugee Agency.
more...Related topics/regions: [United Kingdom] |
16.05.2009
Here's a tricky one. Suzy Dean and her Modern Movement colleagues argue for more cheap flights and airport runways. This renders her somewhat unwelcome in these parts but her constructive criticism of anti-capitalist protesters deserves attention. Times Online
more...Related topics/regions: [United Kingdom] [Activism] [Climate change] |
14.05.2009
As poor countries face the full impact of the economic crisis, European governments are falling short by nearly €40bn on their aid promises, says a new report.
more...From: ActionAid UK |
11.05.2009
The British government has come out in support of Progressio’s campaign to stop illegal logging in poor countries and the importation of illegal wood into the UK and EU.
more...From: Progressio Related topics/regions: [United Kingdom] |
11.05.2009
The fall of Prachanda's government has no direct connection with the controversial treatment of Gurkha veterans in the UK. But our domestic political dramas should not overshadow the significance of poverty reduction and stability in Nepal.
more...Related topics/regions: [United Kingdom] [Nepal] [Conflict resolution] Image: Gurkha Museum, Winchester
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08.05.2009
European leaders are accused of promoting free market policies that will lead to more job loses in the EU and the rest of the world.
more...From: War on Want |
03.05.2009
Artists, writers, musicians and human rights activists will be showing their solidarity with the people of Congo under the banner of Congo Now! on 7 May at London’s South Bank Centre.
more...From: CAFOD Related topics/regions: [United Kingdom] [Congo (Democratic Republic of)] |
02.05.2009
The Tricycle has not only put itself on the theatrical map with The Great Game: it has also put Afghanistan more firmly on the British map.
more...From: OneWorld UK Related topics/regions: [Afghanistan] [United Kingdom] Image: The Great Game
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