http://uk.oneworld.net/article/archive/1968 en_GB_uk http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85923 The road to greater surveillance and restrictions of liberties has been paved with good intentions from both the right and left, says Matthew Ryder. As the public mood changes, it is worth keeping this in mind. http://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/163924/1/1968 The world's biggest mining company, Billiton, is accused of human rights abuses and environmental destruction in a report launched today. + Where is the Church of England’s heart invested? http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85910 Sri Lanka's policy of complete dismissal of Western criticism of its abusive practices was initially successful. But the government seems to have discovered that ignoring the opinions of powerful Western partners has consequences that might not be in the long-term interest of the country or its ruling elite, says Anna Neistat. http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85897 Islamic Conference proposals for UN protection of religions - rather than protection of individuals for their religious beliefs - should be rejected, say a coalition of international human rights organisations. + ASEAN rejects rights NGOs and creates human rights commission http://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/163877/1/1968 “Something bad happened when Lilli was a baby. Something she should have been protected from. But she’s not a baby anymore and it’s time to understand that actions have consequences.” - iceandfire takes its latest play for young people to schools around London. http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85803 William Easterly asserts that poverty is not a human right because governments cannot be accountable for its violation. Amnesty has replied to this nonsense. Aid Watch http://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/163697/1/1968 The Universal Declaration of Human Rights remains an inspiring set of principles for a better world. The problem is that the custodians of the idealism have been unable to keep pace with political realities. http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85767 A wide ranging assessment of global food security by the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food. No date is given but August 2009 appears to be date of publication. (pdf file) Afronline http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85769 Interview with Catarina de Albuquerque, the UN Independent Expert on human rights, water and sanitation, including her views on the legal status of the right to safe sanitation. IPS News http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85667 World leaders have gone soft on human rights. Hillary Clinton is put on the spot by a questioner. Aid Watch http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85640 In rich countries we barely notice the changing seasons in our diet. In Zambia, the time of year makes the difference between sufficiency and hunger. Zambian Economist http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85569 Suppression of human rights groups, which became fashionable in Putin's Russia, is catching on elsewhere as countries introduce laws which make life difficult for civil society. Guardian http://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/163370/1/1968 Over the last year the Sri Lankan government has upset UN agencies, outraged human rights groups and insulted European ministers. Why has the IMF agreed to a $2.6 billion loan facility? http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85364 This year's campaign linked to the Burmese democracy leader's birthday. It's original and innovative but I wish there was more focus on the role of the Chinese in propping up the regime. http://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/161444/1/1968 Personal reflections on global events of the past week by Bill Gunyon, Editor of OneWorld Guides.