Rebecca Sargent's Blog Posts Tagged 'Day' (6)

Brandeis University in Massachusetts is offering a Master’s Program in Coexistence and Conflict with several scholarship opportunities. The program is geared towards professionals.
The Summer Peacebuilding Institute in Harrisonburg, Virginia is still open for the 2012 year. The institute offers courses in development, humanitarian assistance,…

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Added by Rebecca Sargent on March 12, 2012 at 6:03pm — No Comments

The Council of Europe Commission for Human Rights warned this week of rising racism and xenophobia in Europe amid the current economic crisis, with austerity budgets undermining social rights and putting vulnerable groups at greater risk. On Wednesday, British PM Cameron…

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Added by Rebecca Sargent on February 5, 2012 at 2:32pm — No Comments

A new UN report warns that there soon won’t be enough food, water or energy to meet the needs of a rapidly growing population. The world will reportedly need at least 50% more food, 45% more energy and 30% more water.
The Fellowship of Reconciliation and Uniting for Peace…

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Added by Rebecca Sargent on January 30, 2012 at 9:01pm — No Comments

Fatima Bensouda was formally elected as chief prosecutor for the International Criminal Court on Monday. Bensouda was the only candidate running for the election and will take over from Luis Moreno-Ocampo in June.
The UNDP has released its 2011 Human Development Report. This report projects a…

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Added by Rebecca Sargent on December 19, 2011 at 11:38pm — No Comments

Global Witness announced that it had left the Kimberley Process, an international diamond regulatory group, because it refused to address links between diamonds, violence and tyranny. Even if these certification schemes manage to address problems at mines, in many cases, the materials must pass roadblocks and pay “taxes” that directly line the pockets of warlords.
The United…

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Added by Rebecca Sargent on December 12, 2011 at 4:06pm — No Comments