Category Archives: World Politics

Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts Continue

Posted on February 16, 2010 by admin

On January 12, 2010, Haiti suffered a devastation of tremendous proportions. Ten miles southwest of Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital, the worst earthquake in 200 years hit the area. The damage amounts are still being calculated, but are currently at between $7.2 and $13.2 billion. Continue reading →

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Legislators Propose International Violence Against Women Act

Posted on February 3, 2010 by admin

At least one in three women will be victims of violence in her lifetime. Whether in the form of physical abuse, domestic slavery, or sexual abuse, some countries have up to 70% of their women affected by these heinous crimes. Continue reading →

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40 Years Later, We’re Still Singing “Give Peace a Chance”

Posted on November 4, 2009 by admin

Today Yoko Ono and Sean and Julian Lennon are extending the peace in a way that modern people, untouched by (or having forgotten) the sixties understand–they’re using it to raise money. Continue reading →

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Worldwide Action Against Climate Change

Posted on October 22, 2009 by admin

This Saturday, October 24, will mark one of the largest protests against global warming in history. Continue reading →

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Will Smith to Host Nobel Peace Prize Concert

Posted on September 30, 2009 by admin

The 16th annual Nobel Peace Prize Concert will be held on December 11 this year. The event, taking place in Oslo, Norway, will be hosted by Hollywood couple Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. Continue reading →

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Global Community Unites through Pinwheels for Peace

Posted on September 19, 2009 by admin

On the International Day of Peace, September 21, people around the world will join together and call for an end to global violence. Continue reading →

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Dalai Lama to Make Appearance at Light of Truth Awards

Posted on September 3, 2009 by admin

On Wednesday October 7, His Holiness the Dalai Lama will be making a special address at the International Campaign for Tibet’s annual Light of Truth Awards in Washington, D.C. Continue reading →

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Juanes “Peace Without Borders” Concert Faces Controversy, Protesters

Posted on August 14, 2009 by admin

Grammy-award winning Colombian singer Juanes is planning on holding his next “Peace Without Borders” concert in Havana, Cuba this fall. While the activist is trying to promote peace, Cuban exiles say that the concert will only serve to support Cuba’s communism. Continue reading →

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Clintons Negotiate Release of U.S. Journalists From North Korea

Posted on August 5, 2009 by admin

Following weeks of negotiations to orchestrate the release of two American journalists between Secretary of State Hilary Rodham Clinton, the United Nations and North Korea, former President Bill Clinton held a rare and “exhaustive” meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-il to finally bring the reporters home today. Continue reading →

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Child Soldiers Freed in Nepal

Posted on July 17, 2009 by admin

In what was perhaps the most wonderful news story of the week, the BBC reported that thousands of child soldiers are being freed from former Maoist traning camps in Nepal. Continue reading →

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