OneWorld United States

test

Roshani — Fri, 09 May 2008 10:23:37 -0400

test

OneWorld's Person of 2007 - Nominate a Trailblazer

Jeffrey Allen — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:57:48 -0500

Who did something great in 2007 that we should all know about? Tell us who should be OneWorld's "Person of 2007" and tell us why. Maybe you'll see their picture at the top of the next edition of Perspectives magazine.

When Is Humanitarian Intervention Justified?

Kevin — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 14:34:18 -0400

When you watch images of civil war, ethnic cleansing, and other horrible atrocities in places like Rwanda, Sudan, and Bosnia, it is difficult to contemplate why there should be any debate about humanitarian intervention at all. On July 13 the Institute for Policy Studies organized a debate where retired, Yugoslavian diplomat Cvijeto Job and Dr. Marcus Raskin, Co-Founder of the Institute for Policy Studies discussed their views on this topic.

Social Entrepreneurship & Global Change Summit

Catie — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:34:59 -0400

I recently attended a Young Global Leaders Summit, organized and sponsored by Americans for an Informed Democracy (AID), a non-partisan organization that "brings the world home to the next generation of leaders through educational seminars, leadership summits, town hall meetings, opinion pieces, and global videoconferences."

Global Local Migration - Share Your Thoughts & Questions

Cori — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 15:20:24 -0400

Migration. It's become the hot-button -- and hot-blooded -- issue in the United States, but despite all the talk (and shouting), how much do we really understand about what causes people to move from one country to another? Ask questions or share your thoughts.

Global Poverty: Today's Biggest Security Threat?

Kevin — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 13:23:22 -0400

When you hear the words, “fight against global poverty”, you might think of it as a moral issue, but did you ever think it could have serious implications for our national security?

Mexico: Perception vs. Reality

Cori — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 11:59:23 -0400

Is the picture of Mexican and American relations painted by the media based on perception or reality? In one months’ time I will be moving to Mexico in order to improve my Spanish fluency. At first, my friend was excited to visit, but has since changed her mind because “Mexico is dangerous.”

People for Sale

Cori — Wed, 16 May 2007 19:26:21 -0400

Did you know that over 800,000 individuals are involved in human trafficking each year in the United States alone? Did you know over 2 million women and children are involved in prostitution in India according to United Press International?

Online Dialogue: Climate Change Challenge

Roshani — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 20:37:58 -0400

Do you have questions on climate change -- how to decrease your impact, what can we expect, is it for real?! OneWorld has brought together experts to help answer your questions. Submit your questions by April 10 or share your climate tips, but don't delay... we'll be sending them on to our panel on Tuesday, April 11. We'll post their responses just in time for Earth Day.

OneWorld's Person of 2006 - Nominate a Trailblazer

Jeffrey Allen — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:39:38 -0500

Who did something great in 2006 that we should all know about? Tell us who should be OneWorld's "Person of 2006" and tell us why. Maybe you'll see their picture at the top of the January edition of Perspectives magazine.

Farm to Table - Perspectives Community Space

Roshani — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 14:31:36 -0500

Welcome to Perspectives’ Community Space. Below are some of the comments we received as we were putting together November’s edition “Farm to Table.” While some have been edited down for space reasons, we have taken pains not to alter the “voice” of the contributors. Click the comment button below to add your thoughts!”

U.S. Groups Look Forward to New Congress

owuseditors — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 17:29:44 -0500

Many non-profit groups are quite pleased with the results of Tuesday's Congressional elections and looking ahead to what this might mean for the United States. Add your thoughts below!

Calls for Climate Action as Kenya Prepares to Host Global Meet

owuseditors — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 23:43:59 -0500

Calls for tougher action on global warming are intensifying as policy makers embark for Kenya, where weeklong talks on climate change are due to start Monday.

San Francisco Spotlights Workers' Stakes in Midterm Elections

owuseditors — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 23:40:41 -0500

Workers in this city could become the first in the nation to be guaranteed paid sick leave after voters go to the polls her and across the country next Tuesday.

Pressure Builds for Treaty to Regulate Small Arms Trade

owuseditors — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 13:13:06 -0500

Nobel peace prizewinners have joined hands with major human rights groups in urging nations to back U.N. moves to ink a treaty that would curb the illicit trade in small weapons.

U.S., Global Publics Shun Torture

owuseditors — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 11:43:01 -0400

A majority of people around the world reject the use of torture even if it is supposed to extract information that could save lives from terrorism, pollsters say.

Today's Headlines: Climate Change and Latin America, Mexico's Next President, Child Labor in India, and More...

Jeffrey Allen — Wed, 30 Aug 2006 13:40:32 -0400

ActionAid, Bird Life International, CAFOD, Christian Aid, Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace, Panos, Tearfund, WWF, Worldvision International...they're just some of the aid and environment groups that have come together to highlight...

Bush Advised to Make Most of Meeting with Darfur Rebel

owuseditors — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 12:11:48 -0400

A leading U.S.-based humanitarian group is urging the George W. Bush administration to engage all rebel groups in the Darfur peace process as the U.S. president prepares to talk with the leader of just one particular faction.

Aid Groups Ask for Safe Passage to Care for Lebanese Civilians

owuseditors — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 12:08:18 -0400

Humanitarian agencies in war-torn Lebanon are calling on the Israeli government to open a "humanitarian corridor" so they can help the sick without risking their lives.

Earth 'on Verge of Major Biodiversity Crisis'

owuseditors — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 11:50:36 -0400

Mindful that life on Earth is seriously threatened by the continued loss of thousands of plant and animal species, an international group of scientists is calling for the creation of a global forum to help officials craft plans to preserve biodiversity on the planet.

Iraq: Top Cleric Calls for Peace as Many Try to Flee

owuseditors — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 11:46:16 -0400

Iraq's most revered Shi'ite cleric called for an end to sectarian violence Friday, just days after separate announcements declared that, on average, 100 Iraqi civilians died every day in May and June and more than a 1,000 fled their homes each day over the past five months.

Activists Take on Google, Yahoo, Others over Internet Censorship

owuseditors — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 11:43:02 -0400

A prominent rights advocacy group has launched a worldwide campaign this week against "big brothers" trying to block information on the Internet. London-based Amnesty International says its campaign aims to claim back the Web from technology companies that support official attempts to impose censorship on the Web in many countries.

Aid and Calls for U.S. Diplomacy in Middle East Crisis

Jeffrey Allen — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 23:04:23 -0400

While U.S.-based human rights organizations have condemned the Israeli attacks on Lebanon, mourning the loss of life and calling for ...

Karzai's Cabinet Proposes Return of Religious Police

owuseditors — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 12:58:14 -0400

An Afghan government proposal to re-establish the notorious Department for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice has raised concerns among U.S. human rights advocates. Under the Taliban, the virtue and vice department enforced restrictions on women and men through public beatings and imprisonment.

Bloggers Blocked After Mumbai Blasts

owuseditors — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 12:53:11 -0400

India's fast-growing community of 'bloggers' and Internet users was in for a rude shock when it found favourite sites blocked out in the wake of the serial blasts in crowded trains that killed 200 commuters in the western port city of Mumbai, last week.

'Energy Security' Plan Panned over Climate, Nuclear Concerns

owuseditors — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 12:49:38 -0400

Leaders of the world's industrial nations have drawn fire from international civil society groups after they embraced an energy plan that favors continued reliance on oil and other fossil fuels with no hint of any solid steps to deal with the impending threat of climate change.

Lebanon: 7 Media Workers Injured in 48 Hours of Fighting

owuseditors — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 12:01:57 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO, Jul 15 (OneWorld) - At least seven media workers have been injured in less than 48 hours of fighting in Lebanon--all of them hurt by the Israeli military, a leading media watchdog group said Thursday.

Economic Gains Mask Underlying Crises - Report

owuseditors — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 11:58:54 -0400

Despite unprecedented growth in recent years, the world economy has not only failed to take care of the planet and its health, but also the basic needs of billions of its inhabitants, most of whom are condemned to live in slums with no safe water to drink, according to a new study released by a U.S.-based independent think tank.

Arrest Warrant Issued for Former Guatemalan Dictator

owuseditors — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 23:02:33 -0400

A judge in Spain has issued arrest warrants for eight former Guatemalan officials, including a former president, Efrain Rios Montt for crimes committed during what is known by many as the Guatemalan Genocide.

Prisons at Center of Damning Report on U.S. Human Rights

owuseditors — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 22:57:12 -0400

Rights advocacy groups in the United States are calling for the United Nations to take note of the gross human rights violations being committed in their country.