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Tag Archives: Human Rights
Churches press for reforms to avoid a post-Mugabe Zimbabwe of dysfunction
byANLI SERFONTEIN 22 NOVEMBER 2017 Last stand: Robert Mugabe addressing the nation on television on Sunday, when he initially refused to stand down AS ZIMBABWEANS woke up on Wednesday morning to a post-Mugabe era, the general secretary of the Zimbabwe … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, African issues, Human Rights, Modern living, World issues
Tagged Africa, change agents, Human Rights, just peace, Mugabe, Outreach, post-Mugabe Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
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In turbulent times … be a Quaker
View the infographic on Quaker work for social and economic justice, sustainability, peace and the equality of all peoples on the Quakers in Britain website.
Posted in Activism, Ethics, History, Human Rights, Modern living, Quaker history, World community, World issues
Tagged Activism, Amnesty International, Freedom, homosexuality, Human Rights, Outreach, peace in Ireland, Quakers in Britain, same-sex marriage, slavery, United Nations, war relief
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Moves at the UN to develop an international convention against the death penalty, and Quaker Involvement
There are moves within the UN, and especially the UN Human Rights Council, to develop an international convention against the death penalty. Historically, Quakers have been strongly opposed to the death penalty, and have been involved in advocacy and campaigns … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Ethics, Human Rights, Modern living, QUNO, World community, World issues
Tagged Death penalty, Human Rights, QUNO, United Nations
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