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'We all bring something to the table' Young migrants in the UK
At an event in London, young migrants explored the interweaving narratives of Britain and their own lives.Kiri Kankhwende, Owen Jones, Marc Kidson (picture Jason Wen & Migrants Rights...
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American Jews, money and the Israel-Palestine conflict
Although the American Jewish community spends relatively little on human rights work in Israel/Palestine, they are getting serious about promoting a lasting peace in the region. A contribution to the...
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"a good global citizen": Alex Salmond's speech on Scotland's role in the world
Alex Salmond gave a speech this week at the opening of Glasgow Caledonian University's new campus in New York. He spoke of the role he wishes an independent Scotland to play in the world.Alex Salmond -...
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Myanmar’s long walk to democracy becomes even longer
The deafening silence from the international community on the incidents of last week displays a worrying underpinning weakness in its understanding of the Myanmar context.Rohingya from Myanmar protest...
View ArticleLords impede UK citizen-stripping move
In the latest episode in the UK government’s attempts to extend its power to strip UK citizens of their nationality, the House of Lords has thrown a spanner in the works.The UK government’s plans to...
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To survive bipolar disorder, I needed people who didn't love me
There is a unique hope in a stranger's kindness. Despite my catatonic state, despite barely recognising the people I loved, I knew that a society with a system that cares the way the NHS does, is...
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Sri Lanka inquiry: a Tamil asylum-seeker speaks
As an international inquiry on the bloodshed in Sri Lanka in 2009 looms, one Tamil asylum-seeker explains why it matters to him.From Sri Lanka to Stormont: Gee addressing a Human Rights Day event last...
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Europe is (still) failing to understand Russia’s actions in Crimea
The EU has been right to interpret Russia’s foreign policy as both chaotic and driven by short-sighted or temperamental interests. However, the EU is wrong to view Russia’s foreign policy as a...
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The rehousing scam in Omsk
Six years ago the Omsk regional authorities embarked on a programme aimed at rehousing people living in unsafe and dilapidated accommodation. But the results are far from satisfactory.The programme is...
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How human rights went global
Attempts to assuage conflicts around the world using the language of human rights are sometimes met with rebuttals of their “Western” provenance. In fact the foundational Universal Declaration of Human...
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Understand the left case for independence before you dismiss it
The authors of "Yes - the radical case for Scottish independence" respond to Robert Lamb's criticism of left independence supporters.If we replied to every liberal diatribe against Scotland’s Left and...
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Spain and Catalonia: an Iberian dilemma
Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy has refused even to acknowledge the possibility of a Catalan referendum on independence, yet his options to save the integrity of the Spanish state are dwindling.A Catalan...
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Peacebuilding: The factor that makes a difference
Donors funding in conflict affected environments would be wise to focus on women’s leadership in conflict rather than women as victims of violence in conflict. This is key to changing the power...
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Выборы (или война) в Украине
Такой необычной предвыборной президентской кампании Украина еще не видела. Часть страны – Крым – больше не украинский, на восточных границах – российские танки, в самих восточных областях – разгул...
View ArticleNot enough demand for green growth? Ask for it.
If change is slow to come from international agreements or business boardrooms, it could come from interconnected people who measure their success based on the sustainable impact their money and...
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Scotland, independence and the EU elections
The European election is the last major political set piece event in the UK before Scotland votes on its constitutional future. Who wins that vote could have a profound impact on the country.The flags...
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Elections (or war) in Ukraine
Ukraine has never seen such an unusual election campaign; part of it – Crimea – is no longer Ukrainian; there are Russian tanks on its eastern frontiers and separatism is rampant in the eastern...
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Scotland - towards a new foreign policy
The former Labour leader in Scotland and former NATO Secretary General says independence would be good for 'the forces of darkness'. This reveals how trapped he is in a hawkish, pro-war world...
View ArticleSceptical Scotland needs to be listened to and respected
We need to respect the real concerns of the different peoples of Scotland.There are many Scotlands – generational, by social background, interests, opinions and beliefs. One Scotland that tends to get...
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Energy descent
These new value systems do not mean we will adapt to less, but rather we will return to core essentials, empowering individuals and local communities.Windfarm in South ItalyThe concept of energy...
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