Pakistan women in unity and prayer after the floods still are taking their tollWhy not make your presentation or gathering about Inter-People understanding which of course leads to Human Rights for All? Do not human rights cover freedom of worship and religion as well as other choices? And what of those with NO choice?
More than three months have passed since Pakistan was hit by some of the worst flooding in its history. (Olivier Matthys/IFRC) (p-PAK1508)
For a conference on Muslim-Jewish Discussion GO here
Here's some History about this day GO here
For me, Inter-cultural and Inter-Faith discourse is part and parcel with Human Rights because Rights come out of respect...so the following ideas are an interweaving of Rights and Inter-Humanitarian Dialogue.
AND/or why not consider tying your event on Human Rights into concern for victims of floods/earthquakes and other catastrophes natural or man-made?
go to the International Committee of the Red Cross/Red Crescent for a touching diary of Pakistan Floods Affectees - GO here
Here's some useful copy from a former commemoration here
Here are more suggestions - yet - hey - create your own out of the unique passions and eye only you and group may have to give:
Amnesty USA dot org GO here
Bloggers Unite dot org GO here
GET INSPIRED with the Trailers and Videos from the worldwide OneDayOn Earth event: GO here BE ECLECTIC
See comments and versions on The PEACEABLE KINGDOM
http://contentinacottage.blogspot.com/2008/11/peaceable-kingdom.html
ROCKWELL THE GOLDEN RULE PRINT The same year The Saturday Evening Post cover appeared Norman Rockwell was awarded the 1961 Interfaith Award of The National Conference of Christians and Jews.Rockwell cherished this recognition above all others, because it affirmed his stance that, "all men are members of the One Family of Man under God."
Just a few more URLS for ideas here and here
NOT too early for some of us to begin working toward an Intercultural (even human rights oriented) World Poetry Day here What a great time to encourage Poets and other Artists to become a larger part of human rights and loving tolerance than ever before...
READ more on the Dignity of Difference programs by going to oneheartforpeace blog
Finally, Sign the Pledge: "Reason - Truth - Civility" and encourage others to do so on Human Rights Day GO here
awesome and very informative post.
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Thanx for your support and encouragement, Syeda. You also inspire me with your work.
ReplyDeleteYet another way to support Human Rights as prelude to December 10th:
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Monday, November 15th,
12 noon
@
The Pakistani Consulate –
8 East 65th Street
(between 5th Ave & Madison Ave),
New York City.
Part of the International Week to Repatriate Dr. Aafia Siddiqui - a coalition in the U.S. - led by The Peace Thru Justice Foundation and the International Action Center - will pay a visit the Pakistani Consulate to hold a press conference (followed by a presentation of petitions), to call on the Pakistani government to secure Dr. Siddiqui's release and repatriation back to her home country where she rightfully belongs.
On September 23, 2010 - following five years of secret imprisonment and torture overseas, and two years of unconstitutional pre-trial detention in the United States - this [now] 38 year old mother of three was found guilty of "attempting to murder U.S. personnel" in Afghanistan (despite all of the material evidence in her favor) and shockingly sentenced to 86 years of additional imprisonment in the U.S.
Sign the Petition urging Repatriation to Pakistan for Dr. Aafia Siddiqui
http://www.iacenter.org/SiddiquiPetition
More than 75,000 emails have been sent with this message urging compassion and justice for Dr. Aafia Siddiqui and respect for the national sovereignty of Pakistan.
Issued by International Action Center,
55 West 17th St, #5C, NY, NY 10011
212-633-6646 www.IACenter.org
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