Day: May 27, 2011

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Happy Birthday Amnesty International

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May 28 is a day that changed the human rights movement forever. Fifty years ago one person – Peter Benenson – outraged by injustices he read about in the paper, asked others to unite with him in common action. He knew we could use our activism to achieve extraordinary things. He created Amnesty International. Change did not happen overnight. It took many conversations, many letters. Friends spoke to family members, the message spread, and one by one we secured the release of tens of thousands of people. People imprisoned for their beliefs or their way of life. As activists lobbied … Continue reading Happy Birthday Amnesty International

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The G8 call for Gadafi to Go

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Leaders within the G8 Summit, meeting in France this week have agreed that it is time for Libyan leader Col. Muammar Gaddafi must now step down as leader. The latest voice for this was Russia who have previously criticised NATO’s involvement in the campaign to oust the leader and protect the rebel disenting forces loyal to Gadafi – Russia has said that Col. Gadafi has lost all legitimacy as a leader of his country where many want him to give up power. The G8 leaders have also expressed concern over Syria’s treatment of protesters against it’s own Government. \A communication … Continue reading The G8 call for Gadafi to Go

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Ed Miliband Marries Justine Thornton

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Labour leader Ed Miliband and his long time partner Justine Thornton got married at Langor Hall in Nottinghamshire in a very private civil marriage ceremon. The village of Langor where the ceremony took place is a small village south-east of Nottingham and is according to residents normally a quiet village. Ed Miliband and Justine Thornton wanted their wedding to be a private affair with as little media intrusion. They wanted only close family and friends to attend, this included Ed’s brother David Miliband.  Gordon Brown and David Cameron although not present sent best wishes to the couple. Prior to the … Continue reading Ed Miliband Marries Justine Thornton