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International Day of People with Disabilities: a day for those acting for peace

29/11/2011 12:16:22 PM
Each year on 3 December, International Day of People with Disabilities provides us with an opportunity to take time out to reflect upon the one billion people in the world who have disabilities, and celebrate their lives and achievements.
Not on our soil

17/11/2011 3:02:37 PM
With the hype of President Obama’s visit to Australia and the announcement of the placement of US troops in Darwin, one important issue is not getting heard: the possibility that this will mean cluster bombs on our soil.
Palestine: A One-State Solution?

21/10/2011 3:31:59 PM
The question of whether Palestine is growing any closer to achieving statehood still hangs in the balance, and as Israel continues its offensive, Palestine’s efforts in the UN appear to magnify in significance.
Aid: not just a quick fix

7/10/2011 4:00:15 PM
It is reasonable to want long-term solutions to poverty and underdevelopment. It is practical to work toward short-term solutions first, and to recognise the crucial role that humanitarian aid has to play in establishing stable, healthy societies.
Why we need an International Day of Peace

16/09/2011 4:18:08 PM
In the lead-up to Peace Day, we are encouraged to devote our thoughts, time and resources to peace. The most important thing that we can do in the name of peace is to contribute to resolving the long-standing conflicts that, on a daily basis, disappear under the radar.

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