How critical journalists are muzzled in Europe (tags)
Besides the case of Julian Assange, the case of the Basque Pablo González has stood out for almost a year now. Poland wants to keep him in solitary confinement for at least a year without presenting any evidence for the accusations of alleged espionage for Russia.
Journalism reeks of betrayal of democracy (tags)
A "new normality" has taken root in our society. A climate of fear and severe, permanent encroachments on fundamental rights are shaping politics and social life. From the beginning of the pandemic, the media and politics have created a reality that almost treats the principles of democracy with contempt.
Philippine Women’s Coalitions Launch 18 Days of Activism against Violence (tags)
On the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (VAW), which marks the start of the 18 Days of Activism Against VAW, women’s groups held a press conference and rally in front of the US Embassy. The coalitions announced today that they unite in focusing on the call for justice for Jennifer Laude during this 18-day campaign period which starts on November 25, and will sustain the campaign until justice is served.
1,000 Days and Counting (tags)
Bahrain
USA/Philippines: Feminism’s March from Nation to Home (tags)
Johanna Brenner interviews Filipina feminist activist and writer Ninotchka Rosca about organizing in a transnational world.
Israeli Violence on International Women's Day (tags)
Israel
Palestinian Hunger Striking Steadfastness (tags)
Israel
Commemorating Anti-Torture Day (tags)
torture
Israel Reneges on Hunger Striker Deal (tags)
Israel
International Day for Eradication of Poverty and Chris Hedges (tags)
Since 2000, October 17 has been the United Nation's International Day for Eradication of Poverty.
International Day in Solidarity with Leonard Peltier (tags)
International Day of Solidarity with Leonard Peltier: Clemency Now! The Leonard Peltier Defense Offense Committee calls on supporters worldwide to protest against the injustice suffered by Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier. Gather on February 4, 2012, at every federal court house and U.S. embassy or consulate worldwide to demand the freedom of a man wrongfully convicted and illegal imprisoned for 36 years!
Repression in Israel and Bahrain (tags)
police state
June 11th International Day of Solidarity with Marie Mason and Eric McDavid (tags)
International Day of Solidarity with Marie and Eric
International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People (tags)
a day to observe and honor
Combating Bullying International Day In Support of Victims of Torture (tags)
The United Nations’ International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is annually observed to remind people that human torture is unacceptable – and in many cases it is also a crime. On this day attention mostly goes to victims of war, prison and violent crimes, in countries of unrest predominately known for human rights violations. Youth for Human Rights Florida President Dustin McGahee points out that bullying is a form of torture here in the United States and across the globe, and a violation of Human Right #5, No Torture.
For a Proletarian and Communist May 1st! (tags)
Workers! The general conditions of life and work have been deteriorating for years, becoming ever more intolerable.
International Day against Racial Discrimination (tags)
When people fully understand human rights, they will demand their rights and respect the rights of others.
International Day of Climate Action in Eagle Rock part 2 (tags)
Part two in coverage of The International Day of Climate Action in Eagle Rock.
MELISSA ROXAS: As Palparan Fails to Break Roxas in Manila, US Legal Team Files Complaint.. (tags)
While former Philippine military leader-turned-lawmaker Jovito Palparan fails to break the credibility of American citizen Melissa Roxas’ testimony that it was the Philippine military that tortured and abducted her last May during a hearing before the Philippine House Committee on Human Rights in Manila, official complaints of torture have already been filed by Roxas’ US legal team with the United Nations in Geneva and United States State Department.
Can the erotic service providers please speak? (tags)
sex workers protest craigslist
International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers (tags)
A private vigil at a SWOP-LA members house to remember and honor the violence that sex workers face every day and to remember the victims who have already fallen.
Ni una muerta más - International Day Against Violence Against Women in Guatemala (tags)
November 25, 2008 GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala - Guatemalan women's organizations commemorated International Day Against Violence Against Women with a five-kilometer march from the Palacio de Justicia to the city's central plaza. Up to 2,000 women, men, and children from over twenty women's and human rights organizations participated, including a solidary group from Los Angeles.
Imam Siddiqui Conducted Prayer for Peace on the International Day of Peace 2008 (tags)
Imam Ali Siddiqui was the featured speaker at the UN International Day of Peace celebrated on September 21, 2008 at the Brethren Church of La Verne, La Verne, CA. Imam Siddiqui highlighted the sanctity of life and lead the group in prayer for Peace. His prayer was punctuated with the recitation of Quran.
International Day of Peace 2008 (tags)
Imam Ali Siddiqui will be the featured speaker at the UN International Day of Peace celebration on September 21, 2008 organized by the Brethren Church of La Verne, La Verne, CA. He will discuss the causes of violence and lead the group in prayer for Peace including recitation of Quran.
Addington, Yoo evade question on torture memo (tags)
During House Hearing on Torture, both John Yoo and David Addington proved themselves as masters of deception and evasion of questioning.
Irish Students in IDAHO Warning over 'State Sanctioned Prejudice' (tags)
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is marking International Day against Homophobia today (Thursday 17th May) by calling on the Irish Government to oppose the stigmatising of gay people by laws and judicial decisions in Ireland and abroad.
International Day of Direct Action against Climate Change and the G8 Friday 8th June 2007 (tags)
We all know the terrifying statistics: a million species extinct by 2050, 19 of the 20 hottest years on record since 1980, Greenland and Antarctica melting, droughts, floods, famines … the G8 have had over 30 years to address climate change and only succeeded in providing trillions in subsidies to the very industries that are destroying our planet and our future.
UN Peacekeeping Paramilitarism (tags)
How UN peacekeepers are used as thuggish paramilitaries for empire.
Report: International Day in Solidarity with Haiti (Los Angeles) (tags)
The grassroots resistance in Haiti called for international solidarity on or about February 7. Activists on four different continents participated. Here in Southern California, over 30 people demonstrated in front of the Brazilian Consulate in Beverly Hills. (Brazil is heading the UN “peacekeeping” mission in Haiti.)
Protest to end occuaption of Haiti (tags)
Outside the Brazilian Consulate which is located at 8484 Wlishire Blvd/nr La Cienega. Feb 8th 2007 at 12 noon.
July 15 No G8 International Day of Action Against Climate Change (tags)
July 15th will be an International Day of Action Against Climate Change. As G8 energy ministers promise trillions in new subsidies to the industries destroying our planet and our future, we will take action to shut them down! This is a call for autonomous, decentralized actions appropriate for your town, city, or bioregion. Use this international day of action to support local struggles against oil refineries, gas pipelines, strip mines and coal-fired power plants. Disrupt the financial backers of the fossil fuel industry. Host teach-ins to spread sustainable post-petroleum living skills. Find a weak point in the infrastructure of resource exploitation and throw a literal or symbolic wrench in the works. Visit your local polluters and give 'em hell!
Global Nonviolent Resistance Marks Third Anniversary (tags)
Marking the third anniversary of the U.S. occupation of Iraq, thousands of activists from all parts of the globe engaged in nonviolent demonstrations and direct action focusing on disrupting business as usual at some of the symbolic “Pillars of the War in Iraq” – US government installations, military bases, congressional offices, recruitment centers and war profiteers. Actions took place in cities around the world, including Atlanta, Belfast, Boston, Buenos Aires, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Madrid, Managua, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rome, San Francisco, San Salvador and Washington, DC. These actions demonstrate increasing boldness to challenge the mechanisms of the war in Iraq through coordinated, global nonviolent resistance.
Nobel Laureates and Religious Leaders Call on World to Resist Iraq Occupation (tags)
As the third anniversary of the United States-led invasion of Iraq approaches, Nobel Peace and Literature Laureates are joined by religious leaders, writers, human rights activists, former government officials, peace activists and others in calling for ongoing campaigns of nonviolent civil resistance to end the U.S. led occupation of Iraq. On March 20, 2006, the first of five days of action throughout 2006, there will be nonviolent civil resistance actions at US and British diplomatic missions, military bases, recruitment offices and war profiteers in at least three continents.
G8 International Day of Action on Climate Change - U.S. Public Enemy #1 (tags)
The facts are in: we suck. Your grandchildren will curse your existence. Change it or die.
International day of protest for S. Korean Dogs and Cats (tags)
In an effort to shine a spotlight on the illegal trade in dog and cat products thriving in South Korea, IDA is joining Animal Freedom Korea and others for an international day of protest.
International Day of Action on Climate Change - July 8 (tags)
What? No action in LA ???
Last Minute May Day Student Contingent (tags)
Radical students from different schools will be forming a contingent for the May Day Action
S. KOREA. 10.19/Last week's struggle report... (tags)
...by MSSC (Myeong-dong Sit-in Struggle Collective), now since 338 days in strike against the policy of mass arrests and deportations, for legalization, work visa, human and labor rights for migrant workers.
651 Palestinian children killed (tags)
651 Palestinian children were killed by Israel during the last 3 1/2 years, many of them while on their way to school or returning home.
Day of Peace Celebration in Temecula (tags)
Friends and neighbors from Peace Works! in Temecula Valley met together tonight to celebrate the International Day of Peace.
International day of solidarity for Thessaloniki prisoners (tags)
Sunday 21st September
International Da Against Police Brutality, March 15 (tags)
POLICE = LEGAL TERROR! DOWN WITH POLICE STATES EVERYWHERE! ORGANISE THE INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST POLICE BRUTALITY!
International Day of Action (tags)
On Febuary 4th, 2003 activists will gather at gas stations around the world to demonstrate the connection between the Bush Administration, Big Ol Companies & the growing threat of a US-led war against Iraq.
BTL:Is a World Without Violence Against Women Possible? (tags)
Playwright, feminist and anti-violence activist Eve Ensler reads her essay, "V-World," recorded and produced by Between the Lines' Melinda Tuhus
Seventh International Day Against Police Brutality March 15 2003 (tags)
POLICE = LEGAL TERROR! DOWN WITH POLICE STATES EVERYWHERE! ORGANISE THE INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST POLICE BRUTALITY!
2,000 Demonstrate Against War in Westwood 9-14 (tags)
2,000 gathered at the Westwood Federal Building on Saturday afternoon for a spirited rally, and then marched through Westwood Village chanting and carrying signs against U.S. war on Iraq.
International Day Against Police Brutality: up-date of activities! (tags)
News up-dates about the different activities that will take place here and elsewhere for the International Day Against Police Brutality.
International day of protest against the war, December 22! (tags)
There's less than a month until the international day of protest against the war on ALL FRONTS, and the campaign has been successful! The following cities are holding protests on December 22:
DO YOUR PART TO ORGANIZE THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PROTEST! (tags)
ORGANIZERS! Help do your part to promote the international day of protest against the war on December 22, with a few clicks of a button! MASS ACTION IS ABSOLUTLEY NECESSARY, more bloodshed and starvation is imminent, and citizens in the U.S. and allied countries are losing freedoms rapidly! WE NEED TO DO THIS, OR WE WILL REGRET IT IN THE FUTURE!!!
Coming Saturday's 1pm Westwood Rally (tags)
1pm rally at the fed building
DOWNTOWN L.A. SEPT 29 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ACTION (tags)
SEPT 29 DOWNTOWN LA INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ACTION
7s01: international day against video surveillance (tags)
Friday 7 Sept 2001: an international day against the video surveillance of public places by the police and private authorities
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PROTEST: DEMONSTRATION AT ITALIAN CONSULATE IN LOS ANGELES (tags)
Activists are gathering at Italian embassies all over the world on Aug 20th to protest the police killing of Carlo Giuliani, the brutal police repression, and against the policies of the G8.
International day against video surveillance (tags)
Proposals for an international day against video surveillance and the destruction of the right to privacy.
JOIN US IN SEATTLE ON N30, 2000 - BRING GAS MASKS! (tags)
Join In Solidarity And Against Violation Of Free Speech In Seattle For International Day Of Solidarity Against Corporate Globalization