Monthly Archives: October 2006

29 Oct

Ontwikkelingssamenwerking The Movie

Ontwikkelingssamenwerking The Movie promises to be a funny movie about two glam boys from Holland searching for the best clip for an advertisement in Africa… And it’s about how development is supposed to be… Expected to be in cinemas next spring. Related items The Girl Effect Donate Your Space Culture and development: for better value! [...]
29 Oct

Five myths about war and terrorism

If we believe what we see in the media, the world is on fire. The conflict in the Middle East is at the boiling point, African tribes are fighting bloody feuds, terrorism is spreading everywhere. The impression we get is that conflicts are increasing all around the globe while the stockpile of deadly weapons constantly [...]
29 Oct

Water Is Running Out: How Inevitable Are International Conflicts?

The world’s population is growing and water consumption is increasing, but water resources are decreasing. “The world is running out of water,” stated Tony Clarke and Maude Barlow, activists and experts on water issues, in their article “Water Wars,” published by the Polaris Institute in 2003. They said that by 2025, world population would increase [...]
29 Oct

Iran: Information Crackdown

The hard-line Ahmedinejad government continues to clamp down on basic freedoms of expression and access to information that were among the hallmarks of the reformist Khatami administration. Read more… Related items HOME: It’s Too Late To Be A Pessimist 080808: Let the Games Beijng The assassination of Benazir Bhutto Mexico: Quo Vadis? ‘Fair’ trade and [...]
26 Oct

Video exposes child-soldier’s identity

The use of online video is a powerful new resource that empowers individuals to document and publicize injustices and human rights abuses. On the other hand, revealing the identity of victims can put their lives in danger. Sameer Padania is forced to walk the ethical tightrope when he discovers a video interview with a former [...]