MSc Human Rights Scholarship Programme 2009 for Israel and Palestine Students: New scholarship to promote human rights in Israel and Palestine/Occupied Territories
The Centre for the Study of Human Rights is delighted to announce the Sir Siegmund Warburg Scholarship available to students joining the MSc Human Rights programme in October 2009.
This new scholarship, which will be available every
Islam lays down certain responsibilities on the husbands regarding their wives. Some of them are given below.A husband is required to love with his wife in proper manner so that family life goes on smoothly without any problem, conflict and bitterness."And live with them in a good manner." (Nisa 19)Hadrat Anas (Allah be pleased with him) reports that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of
Many people assume when they hear about animal issues that the pro-animal people are on one side and anti-animal people are on the other side. This is rarely the case—almost always the disagreement is between two groups each believing that they are protecting animals and improving their lives. Millions of votes are cast and millions [...]
Whilst selling to someone the right to sell to others the right to sell a product may sound good, and indeed there are many out...Read More... [Source: Legal Articles from Articler.com - Posted by FreeAutoBlogger]
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Huntingdon life science test on animals for the good of he nation… does it?
Beagle puppy in experment in huntingdon lab
A group of animal rights activists face up to 14 years in jail after being charged with conspiracy to blackmail over a period of 6 years. The members of the group SHAC stop huntingdon animal cruelty [...]
by Greg Heller, The Holy Cause
Does the “liberal” Obama respect the Constitution more than the “conservative” Bush? From the Contra Costa Times:
After months of battling with the Bush administration, California may be close to getting permission from the federal government to set its own standards for tailpipe emissions from cars and trucks.
President-elect Barack Obama i
LOUISVILLE – The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights released a report, today, called, Minority Educators in Kentucky Public Schools. The commission compiled statistical information from the Kentucky Department of Education and other sources as its basis for the report. The document illustrates the shortage of minority educators in Kentucky’s 174 school districts.Executive Director John J. Jo
Two animal rights protesters were protesting at the cruelty of sending pigs to a slaughterhouse in Bonn. Suddenly the pigs, all two thousand of them, escaped through a broken fence and stampeded, trampling the two hapless protesters to death.
I’m sure that everyone who follows the NFL has surely heard more than they ever cared to about the recent Plaxico Burress-shoots-himself story. And along with the discussion about his particular situation came a broader discussion about NFL players carrying handguns, and the NFL’s league-wide gun policy, or lack thereof. Unfortunately, one thing that I [...]
It happens all the time. A client will walk into my office to discuss a criminal matter and even before I can start the preliminary questioning about the situation, the client exasperatedly proclaims, “the police did not read me my rights.” Usually, the client believes that this is a case-winning fact and one that [...]
James Dunn 15/12/2008 Illawarra Mercury: Fresh look at human rights - It was gratifying to see the significance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at last recognised by our political leaders after languishing with low - or no - profile for 60 years.
I was particularly encouraged by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's decision to consider what we should have had years ago - a bill or charter of
250 corporate executives have on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights publicly expressed their commitment to ’respect and support’ human rights.
On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, we, business leaders from all corners of the world, call on governments to implement fully their [...]
A new special coverage section has been added, collecting all the posts that deal with issues on the intersection between human rights and business. Examples of the posts that you will find here so far include a post on corporate obligation to protect human rights, discussing the recent report by the NGO War on Want on labour [...]
In Islam man is charged with certain obligations toward his Creator, nature, himself and other human beings, all of which are outlined by the shari’ah. When these obligations are fulfilled, certain rights and freedoms, which are also delineated by the shari’ah, are gained. Limitations which are imposed by the shari'ah on the rights and freedom of the individual are in the direction of removing
This week saw the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Although immense progress has been made in those 60 years toward the aim of universal respect for fundamental rights, it is often asserted that major setbacks have occurred in the area of civil liberties over the last eight years or so. While [...]
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Are you the lucky owner of a lemon?If you think your car is a lemon, then you probably feel like you're always in the repair shop for the same repair over and over again. Sure the repair is covered under the vehicle warranty or extended warranty, but it's always in the shop!If it seems your car is in the repair shop time and time again for the same repair, you may be the lucky owner of a lemon. Fo
On 9 December 2008 the European Commission stated that the products from 16 developing countries will benefit from duty-free access to the European Union under the “special incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance” (GSP+).
The GSP+ is a specific tariff arrangement in the context of the Scheme of Generalised Tariff Preferences. It provides for [...]
It’s hard to shake the feeling that Dead To Rights 2 was conceived a generation or so too late. Little of Namco’s usual style, flair and assured quality are in evidence, meaning the player is left to battle with dated gameplay mechanics and a half-baked story that’s defined by its anonymous cast. When mixed with... Read More
Well perhaps not quite, but according to the French foreign minister Bernard Kouchner insisting on the creation of a post of Secretary of State for Human Rights, when he was sworn in by President Sarkozy in 2007, was a mistake. Kouchner, who is a long-time player on the international scene having helped founding Médecins Sans [...]
... policy has reflected extreme ideological positions that have ignored the dire need to make family planning more available in developing nations (at least 100 million couples worldwide have an unmet ...
... ruled that the country's blanket ban of abortion violated women's basic human rights. The Constitutional ... Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, she declared it is "no longer acceptable ...
In a case before the Washington Supreme Court, the ACLU and the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers are supporting the rights of a patient who was treated as a criminal when he tried to comply with the state's medical marijuana law.
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In 1948, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) for all people and all nations. In the UDHR, the United Nations stated in clear and simple terms rights that belong equally to every person. These rights belong to you. Familiarize yourself with them. Help to promote and defend them.
Adopted by UN General Assembly Resolution 217A (III) of 10
By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
Foreclosure is an extremely difficult experience for homeowners. Many times it is the loss of a life-long dream. Whether you are ultimately able to save your home from foreclosure or not, remember that you do have rights during every stage of the foreclosure process.
State laws vary about the time frame and procedures [...]
For many weeks I have been writing on Human Right issues My articles have included abuse of the elderly in care homes, the abuse of disabled children in schools and in care and the abuse of the vulnerable and ill in hospital.It seems to me the more vulnerable a person is the less human rights they seem to have. In recent weeks we have witnessed the most appalling crimes in the media, involving ch
At last! We've found something that the British government has a track record of managing successfully over an extended period of time, breaching human rights.
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that the British government has breached human rights, over a million times, through the retention of DNA belonging to innocent people.
The unanimous verdict was delivered by a panel of 17 j
YCL-MYF Clash in Terai Nepal
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Nepal’s former Chief Justice & incumbent Human Rights Commission Chief Kedar Prasad Upadhyaya blamed the youth groups of political parties for creating...
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Todays game often feared will bring negative influence to the children development. However, through a game, children can also be invited to learn their rights.
Quoted High-Technology-Market.com from Timesofmalta, on Monday (12/1/2008), through the game called Wild Web Woods, children can learn their rights and learn how to use the Internet safely.
Games that available at www.wildwebwoods.org deve
Group discussionToday residents of Chip Bee Gardens met at resident artist Ketna Patel's house to discuss the escalating rents here, in some cases by as much as 90%. For those of you who aren't aware, Chip Bee Gardens is a small enclave of about 350 terraced houses owned by the Singapore Government and managed by government agent JTC. The terraces were built in the 1960s to house the British Army
The U.S. Constitution guarantees a person can't be deprived of "life, liberty or property" without due process. State law allows a court to appoint a guardian for people who are incapable of making responsible decisions.Utah Commission on Aging director Maureen Henry says: the statute is vague enough to be problematic, What, for example, does "responsible decisions" mean?During the past 50 years,
Landlord-tenant relations in the Capital are governed by the Delhi Rent (Control) Act, 1958, which has been tilted in favour of tenants till now. The Delhi High Court announced that a landlord's...
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This blog is about uniting sexual and gender minorities in the fight for equality. We are about calling out those who discriminate, boycotting and protesting against those that seek to destroy our lives, and showing appreciation and support for those who have been allied with us in our fight for true liberation.It is without doubt that lesbian, gay, and bisexual people are fighting for genuine ri
CHICAGO – Just as Tom Hanks put a face to AIDS in 1993’s “Philadelphia,” Sean Penn has now put a face to gay rights as Harvey Milk in the new Gus Van Sant true-story film “Milk”.
While Penn’s Harvey Milk had the physical demeanor of a petite and gentle man, the fire inside the real-life activist for gay rights was both his blessing and sometimes his poison.
Rating: 4.0/5.0
Milk f
Here comes another contest at CigarInspector.com. Once again, it is sponsored by Duque Cigar Company and Thomas Hunter. This time, there is a serious reason behind the contest, besides giving a chance to win some fine cigars (a box of Medina 1959 Miami Robusto) to one of our readers. As you have all noticed, there [...]
Received a party invitation a few days ago and I thought it might be good to share the invite since it overrides cultures, race, religion, nationalities, marital status, sexual orientation, age and residential status! Yes - you’re invited!
December 10th 2008 marks the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). To [...]
The Human Rights Act undermines public safety. It has led to the development of a “rights culture”, where people feel an entitlement not to what comes immediately to mind as human rightS - the freedoms of speech, movement, association, and thought - but to getting compensation for some trivial event.
What this has also done is [...]
Whether you use a 3 column layout or a 2 column layout, you have to choose which side you want your content on, and which side you want your sidebar on. Left or right? Which is best? As always, the answer is; it depends on your blog. Why Have It On the Right? Western readers read left to right. When scanning a page, we will scan left to right (And top to bottom). Put your sidebar on the right, and
Inalienable Rights
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.
In these memorable words of the American
Dental Assistants work hard to help Dentists and Dental Hygienists provide quality care to patients. They try to provide patients with the knowledge of proper dental care as well as information about the procedures they are about to undergo. Patients have rights in regards to their dental care that Dental Assistants need to be aware of and respectful of.Dental patients have the right to make an in
Private Label Rights (PLR) certification is for people who intend to start new businesses or business offline, but we do not intend to do on-line. With this declaration, you can access all necessary fields in selling your products online. It should be up to 100% of the profit from the sale of your products online. OUR power is a very credible and evidence of the impact of this law are not known to
Federal-Mogul Goetze (India) Ltd has informed the market that they have started sending the abridged letter of offer and composite application form for the rights issue of the Company to the shareholders whose name is available in the register before record date of november 10th 2008.
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Universal Studios - you may have heard of them - have officially purchased the rights to almost every novel Robert “Bourne” Ludlum ever wrote in his life.
Clearly not satisfied with making over a mere billion dollars with the Bourne trilogy (to…
Sometimes you can call something inevitable, and the Dallas Morning News supporting the Colombia Free Trade agreement when it appears the occupied White House will be trying to add it to any economic rescue is that sort of news. Recent incidents that include high military officials resigning because they had been shown to be killing civilians to pump up body counts in the U.S. backed campaign aga
mongabay.com, November 19, 2008 But proposed legal changes may sound more like a development model for oil palm expansion rather than an affirmation of indigenous rights to some. Malaysia's government will for the first time grant ownership rights of land farmed by indigenous people, reports the Associated Press. Jaafar Jantan, a spokesman for the government's Orang Asli Affairs Department, s
So. Have you heard anyone say “don’t be ridiculous, gay relationships are no threat to you, all that stuff is just ‘fearmongering’?”
I personally don’t feel even a little threatened by people living a homosexual lifestyle. My concern is the attempt to FORCE others to approve.
You don’t believe that could happen?
Well, it is happening. [...]
President-elect Barack Obama has laid out his commitment to LGBT civil rights in an eight-point plan posted on his transition Web site.It calls for passage of the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Act; A gender-inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act; Repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell; Repeal of the federal Defense of Marriage Act; Opposition to any attempt to reintroduce an amendment
At a time of economies breaking down, terrorism widespread, chaos in Afghanistan and Somalia, the British Conservative Party has identified the key issue facing their nation– rights given to couples who cohabit. Under a new Conservative plan, unmarried couples who live together would be denied rights married couples receive, and pre-nuptial agreements would be made [...]
now is the time to let go my protesting brothers and sisters. You lost the vote over prop 8, for now. Whether or not it is something you can recover from in the near future is going to be up to the collective message you present going forward. Fifty years from now we are all going
The President of the Republic Office of the President Department of Social Communication The Sergio Vieira de Mello Human Rights Awards 2008 Timor-Leste
Introduction
The inaugural “Sergio Vieira de Mello Human Rights Awards 2008” is a national event in Timor-Leste whose objective is to recognise the outstanding human rights contribution of individuals, groups or State institutions in
Hello guys, it’s good to be back. I’ve been out again for quite some time. This time it was about 3 months since my last post here. As I go over my site, I have discovered a lot of missing. I almost cry when I saw my daily visitors from ClustrMaps and I guess I [...]
The promoters of Dish TV will have to cough out around Rs 3 billion in the first tranche to support the rights issue if it devolves completely.
The issue is priced at Rs 22 per share while the scrip is trading lower and closed Friday at Rs 16.11 on the BSE. Since the issue is not underwritten, the promoters will have to subscribe 90 per cent of it in case it devolves fully.
Dish TV recently sa
The inability of Turkish governments to resolve differences with its Kurdish minority have caused the European Union to cite this issue as a stumbling block to entry into the EU. The constant attacks on Kurdish opposition officials and other voices of opposition has raised concerns among European leaders. A Western diplomat noted: “this year, the [...]
Who is Next GMC? Dr Shepherd briefly communicated with us sometime ago. She told us that messages she had written on a Doctors Only Website were printed out and sent to GMC Towers. These internet posts were used as part of an investigation. The GMC could not confirm the date of her suicide. In an FOI request to Elizabeth Miller, the GMC stated that they had nothing to do with Debra a month prior
Yesterday, on my way to my car, a teacher friend confided in me that she wasn't doing too well. She said, "Shelia, I need boundaries in my life, in my marriage, in my family! Do you have a book I can read? I KNOW YOU DO!" And, well, yes, of course I have a book, actually many books, for her to read. When I got home, I rummaged through all the books I've read on boundaries, and I landed o
You've heard me - tenants have rights too. There may be not enough rentals and 50 people compete on every single house that is advertised, but that is not an excuse to let the landlords and the agents push you into the corner. Here is what you are entitled to (in Victoria):
They can't reject you because of your kids
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This from tonight's "Larry King Live": Wasn't that great? And by "that," we of course mean Cynthia's ability to speak for more than a minute without Carrie Bradshaw chiming in and somehow turning the conversation back to herself. Seriously, there...
We got to lots and lots of stuff this week, most of it involving the timeless tale of a majority who binds together to eliminate the rights of a viable and vulnerable minority group. But believe it or not, there...
In a review of Jason Riley's Let Them In, Nathalie Rothschild offers a reminder of the case for immigration and debunks some common myths. Especially notable is the comment from Riley with regards Malthusian overpopulation (indeed, it is remarkable any still raise Malthusian concerns given that history has shown such concerns to be misplaced). Some of the highlights include: In the US, Riley s
WASHINGTON & NEW ORLEANS, Nov 12, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Today civil rights and fair housing groups filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development and the Louisiana Recovery Authority. The suit alleges that the Road Home, Louisiana's Hurricane Katrina recovery program, discriminates against African-American homeowners in New Orleans.
The [...]
Yesterday, a lesbian couple from Oshawa, Ontario, was attacked outside of a school, where children (including one of the women’s son) were playing. The man screamed anti-gay slurs as he punched at Jane Currie and her partner Anji Dimitriou.
Other adults present pulled the attacker off the two women, and held him until police came. [...]
Given the recent passing of Proposition 8 here in California, I feel compelled to post this MSNBC video since it speaks to the questions that I have as well about how this might happen. I don't understand, and I'm trying to. I too am not gay, but I stand with every single one of my gay friends and those I don't know until they get equal treatment. How do you feel about this? Are you
This coming Saturday, November 15th, there will be protests at City Halls throughout the country demanding full and equal LGBT rights. The times and cities for the protests can be found by clicking this link. As many as possible should attend! Of all days, I won't be able to attend the one in my city as we will be out of town visiting our daughter whom we haven't seen for a very long time, but
United Nations Committee against Torture Reviews the PRC Government’s Use of Torture: A Report from Falun Gong Human Rights Reveals the PRC’s Lies
(Clearwisdom.net) From November 3 to 21, 2008, the United Nations Committee against Torture is holding the 41st session of the conference in Geneva. The committee will specifically review the PRC government’s use of [...]
The digital era has made copyright protection more difficult. And as more applications and opportunities to place images online grows, the opportunity to lose out on revenue may seem to go along with it. But it doesn’t have to. It’s all about knowing and understanding your rights, and putting the proper photographs into the proper [...]
11/10 Update: Thanks to your activism and the activism of GLAAD and Ellen DeGeneres the show was held accountable for the outright lies spread by Sherri Shepherd on prop 8. Also, one thing that keeps irritating me is that this show is supposed to be informative. They talked about the gay adoption ban, in the last program they said they thought it was in Nebraska, well on today's program they sai
My personal thoughts on the state of traditional British rights.
The concept of human rights are based on national sovereignty in that they were a control on the states power against its citizens. We the people give our state certain powers so that it can do the job we ask of it, basically to protect [...]
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MONTHLY DECLARATION OF VOTING RIGHTS
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Janice Langbehn and Lisa Pond were ready to depart on a family cruise with their children when tragedy struck. Lisa collapsed and was rushed to a Miami hospital. At the hospital, Janice was told she was in an antigay state and kept from seeing her partner of 20 years. Lisa lay dying alone with her family just feet away in the next room.We're suing the hospital on Janice's behalf. We're also callin
Attorney General Martha Coakley’s office on Nov. 3 obtained a civil rights injunction against Fabio Brandao, the 29-year-old Framingham man accused of participating in an anti-gay attack on four Boston residents in the South End in August.Violation of the injunction is a criminal offense, and can lead to a fine of up to $5,000 and two and a half years in a house of correction. If the victims are
U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights ( Submitted November-9 )
From: The ACLU
U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the Declaration of Independence, and the Gettysburg Address.....includes these documents – the Foundations of Freedom.
While the Beeb is blasted asunder, like a birthing womb, by the wave and maelstrom of righteous Feminist violence stirred up by Chris 'what a cockhead' Hollins, there is at least some Good News out there for ladies, and Lady Writers! (ie Ladies, right?)Now you can send your Manuscripts, Submissions and Christmas Cards using only the snazziest, Ladiest Stamps!Check out The Royal Mail's Women of Dis
Some people may not be aware of this, but the IRS has a law that states Religious organizations, including churches, risk losing their tax exempt status if they play a substantial role in influencing legislation (commonly known as lobbying).
Since the Mormon church openly encouraged members to vote Yes on Proposition 8 and helped fund the campaign through their member's contributions, I think
This is an excellent article that deserves to be read in its entirety. Proposition 8 in California passed by a margin of six percentage points (According to CNN news yesterday evening.), which is quite a significant percentage difference, and attests to the effectiveness of the "religious" right wing's propaganda from the pulpits throughout California last Sunday, as well as the effectiveness of t
Yup....I'm claiming bragging rights for having accurately predicted the outcome of this election!On Monday I posted a link here to the electoral vote map I created on Yahoo's interactive map site, showing my prediction for the state-by-state results. Here it is:Here are today's results from CNN, and their map:North Carolina, Indiana, and Missouri are not filled in on CNN's map because the results
General Medical Council Violates Basic Human Rights Of late, we have been covering the Dr Siddiq case at the GMC. The doctor recently fired his barrister mid hearing and requested an adjournment to have the opportunity to have new legal representation. This was apparently denied by the GMC.True to form and as predicted, the General Medical Council continued the Dr Siddiq hearing in his absence. Ha
As you head to the polls on election day it is important that you know what your rights are as a voter. A great website that gives you information about what your rights are is 866ourvote.org. 866ourvote.org has set up a website and hot line for voters to contact lawyers, paralegals, or law students for voting help. People who experience difficulty at their polling places and are denied a ballo
The Securities Investors’ Bill Of Rights (SIBORAP): Part Four
Steve Selengut
SIBORAP includes these ten specific sections: (1) Product Transparency, (2) Regulation and Education, (3) Protection from Speculators (4) Control of Hedge Funds, (5) Brokerage Account Statements, (6) Retirement Account Investments, (7) Executive Compensation, (8) Corporate Financial Statements, (9) Taxation of Inves
The Securities Investors’ Bill Of Rights (SIBORAP): Part Three of Four
Steve Selengut
SIBORAP includes these ten specific sections: (1) Product Transparency, (2) Regulation and Education, (3) Protection from Speculators (4) Control of Hedge Funds, (5) Brokerage Account Statements, (6) Retirement Account Investments, (7) Executive Compensation, (8) Corporate Financial Statements, (9) Taxation
This thought-provoking personal bill of rights that every woman should be aware of was forwarded to me by an old friend. Go over it again and again and let it be etched deep in your memory.
MY PERSONAL BILL OF RIGHTS
I have the right to make my own choices.
I have the right to follow my own values and standards,
as long as I am not abusive towards others.
I have a right to dignity and respect.
All but 11 states have some type of law limiting voting rights for individuals based on competence. Laws in some states still bar voting by people referred to using outdated terms such as "idiots" or the "insane."More than a dozen states prohibit individuals deemed incompetent or under a guardian's care from voting. Another 20 states ban voting only if a court has determined that the individual sp
