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BIOReply 0 | November 23, 2009 10:48:36 MST

I write to extend my thanks to Judge Meron, Manfred Nowak, and Bertie Ramcharan for coming to Berkeley law school on November 9 and 10 to attend our roundtable discussion on a World Court of Human Rights. It was interesting and enjoyable to learn about the Swiss initiative for ... Read Post

BIOReply 0 | November 15, 2009 11:07:01 MST

Apparently, the anniversary of a previous election is the unspoken, imaginary starting point for fundraising for the next one.  All of a sudden, my inbox is flooded with emails, my cell phone won't stop ringing, my mailbox is full of flyers - all reminding me that while we're still floored ... Read Post

BIOReply 0 | November 07, 2009 05:19:51 MST

As mentioned in my previous blog, 2048 is developing a Regional Papers Project that is currently focused on the Middle East. Our local partner, the Emirates Human Rights Association, is providing the necessary support to commission 100 papers from students and experts throughout the region. ... Read Post

BIOReply 0 | November 06, 2009 10:15:24 MST
"New" rights. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was a quantum step in the right direction, but it was incomplete (e.g. the rights of minorities were not recognized). Over the pastg 61 years the needs and aspirations of the human family have gradually been recognized ... Read Post
BIOReply 0 | October 22, 2009 05:33:57 MDT
  • The Right to a Healthy Environment, Healthy Food, Healthy Mind, Healthy Body, Healthy Spirit. 
  • Human Rights Education for All.
  • The Right to a Peaceful, Self-Determining Middle East and Beyond.
  • An International Bill of Human Rights ( ... Read Post