Thursday, November 21, 2013

A Higher Wage is Possible

"This research brief considers one way Walmart could meet the wage target its employees are calling for—without raising prices."


Fair Food Standards Council - The Leading Edge of Human Rights in Agriculture

Inaugural report of the Fair Food Standards Council



China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Cuba win seats on UN Human Rights Council, drawing scorn

“China, Cuba, Russia, and Saudi Arabia systematically violate the human rights of their own citizens, and they consistently vote the wrong way on U.N. initiatives to protect the human rights of others,” said UN Watch executive director Hillel Neuer.

Malala Yousafzai gets EU's Sakharov human rights prize

"[Sakharov] prize is considered Europe's top human rights award"


Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Transgender Day of Remembrance


Transgender Day of Remembrance


"The sad truth is that in too many places, including the United States, transgender persons continue to face violence and discrimination on a daily basis", Secretary of State John Kerry.



Human Rights issue - No one deserves harassment, violence, bullying or discrimination. 

Declaration of Human Rights Article 3: Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person.

Saturday, October 5, 2013

'From Russia With Love' Series Profiles Gay Couples Living Under Putin's Rule



"Sometimes our gay friends in Germany, America or England talk about their lives, and we feel as though it’s another world," Olgerta and Lisa, told Ivanova. "No doubt they think the same about us, when we tell them of the situation in Russia. Our future is simple. We must leave."