Press Releases

Press release  Humanists reject foreign intervention in Ukraine and ask for astute reflection on a dire situation The International Humanist Party (IHP) condemns the interference of third countries acting  covertly or overtly, in areas considered strategic for military plans or…

World African Diaspora Union (WADU) Center for Culture 176-03 Jamaica Ave Jamaica, NY 11432-5503 New York-718-523-3312/404-822-2049/ http://www.wadupam.org/ During Africa Month in May, the World African Diaspora Union (WADU) would like to encourage all Africans to organize and participate in activities…

Dear Mr. President Barack Obama, Greetings with the music of the bamboo flute… We write to you with much hope that your attention will bring light to our search for truth, justice and healing. We are women widowed by the…

A Statement from the Asian Human Rights Commission ASIA: Global recognition for persecuted Bangladeshi human rights defender Mr. Adilur Rahman Khan, a renowned human rights defender, who has been relentlessly persecuted by the incumbent regime in Bangladesh, has been recognized…

Press Release. San Francisco Bay Area residents Rick Sterling and Paul Larudee have just returned from two weeks in Lebanon and Syria. In Syria they were part of an international delegation of approximately 50 members including 12 nationalities and Nobel…

Review: Stay human, the Reading Movie – a historical document of a crime against humanity This work diverges from any known genre explored so far including documentary, fiction, docufiction, and theatre lecturing. ‘Stay Human’ is a pioneer piece of work…

Why are the troops STILL there? After trillions spent, thousands of lives lost, and hundreds of thousands of physical and mental injuries, it’s time to end the war in Afghanistan. Barbara is one of the only voices speaking out against…

  This new initiative consists of a walking trail starting from Grotte Santo Stefano to the recently inaugurated Park of Study and Reflection, Attigliano, and leads pilgrims through the beauties of Italy’s natural scenery in its rolling countryside following a…

Dear friends, The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has received information that Ms. Balendran Jayakumari and her daughter Vithushaini (13) both were arrested on 13 March 2014, by officers attached to the Kilinochchi Police Station. Jayakumari has been active in…

Contact: americas@rsf.org This year’s “Enemies of the Internet” report, which Reporters Without Borders publishes every year on World Day Against Cyber-Censorship (12 March), spotlights the government units and agencies that implement online censorship and surveillance. These entities, which include Pakistan’s…