"The International Day of the World's Indigenous People is observed on 9 August every year, to highlight and address the problems faced by indigenous peoples regarding human rights, environment, education and health. "The theme for 2015 focuses on access to healthcare, which remains a major challenge. "On this International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, I call on the international community to ensure that they are not left behind. To create a better, more equitable future, let us … Continue reading
Heralding Article 25: a strategy for world transformation
"After so many years of political inaction only the massed goodwill of ordinary people can bring about an end to poverty in a world of plenty through enormous and continual protests across all countries. So let’s take the path of least resistance and jointly herald the long-agreed human rights of Article 25 — for adequate food, housing, healthcare and social security for all — knowing that this is the surest route for impelling our governments to redistribute resources and restructure the global … Continue reading
How “story” is the most effective way to change hearts and minds by Dustin Lance Black
The brave and beautiful personal story of love and acceptance, and the preservation of diversity, by Oscar-winning screenwriter, Dustin Lance Black, writer of "Milk" and "J Edgar" and co-founder of the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) which was pivotal in the abolition of Proposition 8 in California. Dustin was awarded the Honorary Life Membership of UCD Law Society at University College Dublin in recognition of his storytelling achievements and his inspiring campaigning for all … Watch video
