Amnesty International

Amnesty International Day, celebrated May 28

May 28, 2015 by Team Celebration

Amnesty International was founded in London in 1961, following the publication of the article "The Forgotten Prisoners" in The Observer 28 May 1961, by the lawyer Peter Benenson. Citing the Universal Declaration of Human Rights articles 18 and 19, it announced a campaign on "Appeal for Amnesty, 1961" and called for "common action". Amnesty International is a non-governmental organisation focused on human rights with over 3 million members and supporters around the world. The objective of the … [Read more...]

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Women as Peace Keepers, needed to close Gap of Violence

August 10, 2014 by Team Celebration

Violence against women (VAW) is the most widespread and persistent violation of human rights. According to a 2013 study from the World Health Organization (WHO), at least one in three women worldwide (35 per cent) will experience physical and/or sexual violence during their lifetime, usually at the hands of someone they know. This means more than one billion women worldwide are affected by VAW. At least one in three women worldwide will experience physical or sexual violence in their … [Read more...]

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What is a ‘Human Rights Organization’?

December 7, 2013 by Team Celebration

HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS Many organizations around the world dedicate their efforts to protecting human rights and ending human rights abuses. Major human rights organizations maintain extensive websites documenting violations and calling for remedial action, both at a governmental and grass-roots level. Public support and condemnation of abuses is important to their success, as human rights organizations are most effective when their calls for reform are backed by strong … [Read more...]

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Indigenous Rights in Canada‏

September 14, 2013 by Team Celebration

FREE, PRIOR, INFORMED CONSENT Urge Canada to safeguard the human rights of Indigenous Peoples affected by resource development projects at home and abroad There is a global rush for resources underway. Canada is at the centre of this resource rush but the impacts are being felt in Indigenous communities around the world. Take Action. An estimated three-quarters of the world’s mining and minerals exploration companies are headquartered in Canada. Through new trade agreements and … [Read more...]

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The International Children’s Peace Prize 2013

September 6, 2013 by Team Celebration

The International Children’s Peace Prize is awarded annually to a child who has made a significant contribution to advocating children's rights and improving the situation of vulnerable children such as orphans, child labourers and children with HIV/AIDS. The prize is an initiative of the KidsRights Foundation, an international children's aid and advocacy organisation based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. KidsRights should not be confused with the group which grants the Nobel Peace … [Read more...]

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Take Action – Sign petition, stop Horrific Child Abuse in Maldives!

April 1, 2013 by Team Celebration

It's horrific! A Maldives court just sentenced a 15-year-old rape survivor to 100 whip lashings. By threatening Maldives politicians' precious tourist income we can save this child and stop these outrageous public floggings. Let's quickly build a one million strong call, then place ads in travel magazines and websites: START HERE. It's hard to believe, but a 15-year-old rape survivor has been sentenced to be whipped 100 times in public! Let's put an end to this lunacy by hitting … [Read more...]

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Forced Virginity Tests, can you imagine? – Take Action

February 27, 2013 by Team Celebration

WOMEN of our WORLD We still need more signatures - Take Action! Forced Virginity Tests in Africa, India and Middle East ... isn't this IMMORAL in itself, as there is zero dignity or respect in the action. Can you imagine being forced to have virginity tests and then if it turns out that you are not a virgin, you would be charged with prostitution? Seems far fetched and downright ridiculous but this is the reality for Egyptian protesters. Amnesty International has … [Read more...]

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Jennifer Phillips – WOMAN of ACTION™

February 13, 2013 by Team Celebration

A Celebration of Women™ is elated to finally Celebrate the Life of one of our world's award winning entertainers, earning herself a long list of credits that include being Executive Producer, Producer, Director, Host, and writer in different aspects of the entertainment industry which include live stage show, commercials, music videos, various sports related documentaries, film and television shows. This powerhouse is also a global re-known feminist working not only for women's rights, … [Read more...]

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Theresa Spence – WOMAN of ACTION™

January 9, 2013 by Team Celebration

A Celebration of Women™ is elated this day to Celebrate the Life of one of our world's brave women. This indigenous woman carries strong conviction, pure intention with a deep vision that has guided her to Take Action inside her community of Canada's Indigenous peoples, working to help the children and families. Through her efforts the Canadian government is now agreeing to meet with her this Friday, giving us a once-in-a-generation chance to push for real protection for First Nations … [Read more...]

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Women in Prison – Recovery through Change

October 15, 2012 by Team Celebration

WOMEN IN PRISON The fact that prisoners have higher rates of psychological distress and mental health problems when compared to the general population are well established (Fazel & Danesh, 2002). Needless to say, the rates are much higher in the case of women in custody. Although women still constitute a small minority of the prison population across the world, the number of incarcerated women is increasing (Slotboom et al., 2007). In addition to the common kinds of distress both men … [Read more...]

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WOMAN of ACTION – Jane Iwenofu

April 12, 2012 by admin

A Celebration of Women... is honored to share with the Women of Our World another awesome powerhouse, a young author, women empowerment contributor, cause driven Believer that Faith can change the world..... WOMAN of ACTION 'Faith is the assurance of things hoped for; the conviction of things unseen'. Jane Iwenofu Her favourite quote is: "Faith is the assurance of things hoped for; the conviction of things unseen". She is a Supporter of … [Read more...]

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ADELE BUTLER – Women of Spirit: Attack on Female Protesters

December 18, 2011 by admin

Attack on Female Protesters I was shocked when I read about the attack on the female protesters in the Ivory Coast. Thousands of women were protesting because of President Laurent Gbagobo’s refusal to step down when tanks showed up and soldiers opened fire. These women were unarmed. They didn’t stand a chance against these tanks. Seven of the demonstrators were shot—six died on the spot while one died on the way to the hospital. Gbagobo has crossed the line and over “to a new level … [Read more...]

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Guatemalan Government: Stop the killing of Women

April 16, 2011 by admin

Amnesty International is calling for the Guatemalan Government to act to stop the killing of women. According to official figures, 685 women were killed in 2010 alone in Guatemala amid a culture of impunity, a legacy of the 1960-96 internal armed conflict which led to hundreds of thousands human rights violations which remain unaccounted for. “Women in Guatemala are dying as a consequence of the State's failure to protect them," said Sebastian Elgueta, Guatemala researcher at Amnesty … [Read more...]

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Libya: Iman al-Obeidi dragged away for reporting rape‏

April 1, 2011 by admin

Last Saturday, Iman al-Obeidi burst into a Tripoli hotel, telling reporters she had been gang-raped by 15 of Qaddafi's men. She was dragged away by regime thugs, and no one has seen her since. Let’s raise a massive outcry for Turkey, which has helped free other Libyan hostages, to help save Iman. Sign now and forward this email: Last Saturday, a young woman lawyer named Iman al-Obeidi burst into a Tripoli hotel and pleaded with foreign journalists for help, showing bruises and crying that … [Read more...]

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ADELE BUTLER – Women of Spirit: Forced Virginity Tests

March 23, 2011 by admin

WOMEN of our WORLD Take Action! Forced Virginity Tests in Africa, India and Middle East ... isn't this IMMORAL in itself, as there is zero dignity or respect in the action. Can you imagine being forced to have virginity tests and then if it turns out that you are not a virgin, you would be charged with prostitution? Seems far fetched and downright ridiculous but this is the reality for Egyptian protesters. Amnesty International has today called on the Egyptian authorities to … [Read more...]

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