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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 17 marks each year since 2004 the International Day against Homophobia...

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:54:41 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 17 marks each year since 2004 the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (“IDAHO”) around the world. In over 100 countries on all continents, activists and their allies are mobilizing.

1.5 billion people still live under regimes that deny the simple right to love. 45 million people, the size of the population of Spain, are considered criminals under these laws.

This year, the Secretary General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon will join the mobilizations for the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia with a statement for the International IDAHO Conference taking place in The Hague, in presence of HM the Queen of the Netherlands. Full list of events and suggestions for taking last minute action at www.dayagainsthomophobia.org

MOBILIZATION

The mobilization for the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia this year confirms that May 17 has become an annual landmark for the defense of Human Rights, as LGBT activists and their allies mark this date around the globe.

This mobilization includes:

17 African nations. In 14 of these countries homosexuality is legally punishable, with maximum prison sentences ranging from 3 months to 14 years.
Several Middle-Eastern countries, including Egypt, Lebanon, Israel and Palestine.
17 of 21 countries in South and Central America.
Several countries where there are more than 50 events planned around the day, including the UK, the US and Brazil.

Says Joel Bedos, Executive Director of the IDAHO Committee, the organisation promoting the Day worldwide : “the mobilization shows just how universal the fight for freedom and basic Human Rights is. Today, there are still 78 countries in which same-sex relationships are illegal.”

“Although the world has made progress in relative terms, the actual number of people concerned by these laws is almost the same as in 1950, and today there are still 1.5 billion people who live under direct risk of criminal sanctions for same-sex relations. If we agree with the consensual figure of 3% of any population having a predominant emotional and sexual attraction to someone of the same sex, then we are talking about 45 million people whose love is illegal. That’s the population of Spain!”

“And even if the decriminalization of homosexuality was to continue at the same pace it did since the 50’s, it still would be totally completed globally only in … 2040 !”

Around the world, hundreds of activists have unleashed their imagination to press their governments for change. This year, a special focus has been placed on staging ‘Rainbow Flashmobs’. In total, actions which connect with the “IDAHO Global Rainbow Flashmob” have been confirmed in 49 different countries. As part of this, multi-colour dance flashmobs will happen through the streets of Nairobi and Bangkok, a “rainbow bubble” action is scheduled in Japan, and street parades are happening in Jakarta, Havanna and Managua !

Hundreds of other events are reported.

Amongst these, a special video “The Riddle” was released yesterday (May 14) by the United Nations’ Commissioner for Human Rights to mark the Day. Still from the UN, Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will deliver an address during a major Europe-wide conference organised by the Government of the Netherlands, in presence of HM the Queen and bringing together major stakeholders in European and Global politics.

Meanwhile Pop icon Mika will headline the giant concert organised for IDAHO in Paris, on May 21st.

On the other side of the Altantic, Washington D.C’s National Cathedral will be hosting an event which will bring key faith leaders together to discuss how progressive religious voices contribute to fighting homophobia. Similar events calling on the positive power of religions will happen in an additional 11 countries.

Says a Kenyan community activist, “The International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia creates an opportunity for all to celebrate the courage of the thousands of people who pursue the thought of Margaret Mead: Never doubt that a small group of committed and thoughtful citizens can change the world ! And day after day, this is what we do !”

Everyone should know this … this should be part of primary...

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:58:46 +0100

Everyone should know this … this should be part of primary schooling IMO

may 17th IDAHO International Day Against Homophobia and...

Mon, 06 May 2013 16:08:53 +0100

may 17th IDAHO

International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

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danphinite:

I think this is one of the best xDDD

This is how any organisation is dependent upon its environment perhaps ;)

Dear citizens of the internet, We are Anonymous. The United...

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 22:17:20 +0100

Dear citizens of the internet,

We are Anonymous.

The United States Government is again attempting to control and censor the internet. The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act has just recently passed the house.

This bill would allow major internet entities such as Facebook, Twitter, and Google to voluntarily share your personal information with the U.S. Government. This will not only effect users in the United States, but also anyone with an account with these companies.

This upcoming Monday, April the 22nd, we invite you to join Anonymous in a internet blackout. We encourage all web developers and website owners to go dark on this date. Display a message as to why you are going dark, and encourage others to do the same.

We hope, just like the successful protest over the Stop Online Piracy Act, we can encourage the senate to stop this bill.

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Mental Health

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 17:53:00 +0100

Mental Health:

Defining Mental Health It is a testament to the distracted and confused nature of the modern cultures that the concept of what constitutes Mental Health has been lost. Setting aside the modern poli…

Defined, because the establisment says it is too complicated … really ? took me ten minutes !

“mental health is …

The ability of the mind to manage trauma,

whether that trauma be physical, emotional, chemical, or perceptual.”

amazingatheist: Found this floating around on the internets. It...

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 17:48:44 +0100

amazingatheist:

Found this floating around on the internets. It made me chuckle, so here it is.

To Correct a misguided meme out there …

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 17:45:05 +0100

To Correct a misguided meme out there …

Nuff Said !

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 01:03:20 +0100

Nuff Said !

Photo

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 01:03:17 +0100

Could the logo be anymore obvious ? Not to mention the...

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 01:01:19 +0100

Could the logo be anymore obvious ?
Not to mention the psychology behind it !

Time awareness analysis

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:29:33 +0000

Time awareness analysis:

My blog updated …

Photo

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:22:40 +0000

stfuconservatives: Because if so… good luck with that.

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 17:16:26 +0000

stfuconservatives:

Because if so… good luck with that.

"I’m simply saying that there is a way to be sane. I’m saying that you can get rid of all this..."

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 17:12:32 +0000

“

I’m simply saying that there is a way to be sane. I’m saying that you can
get rid of all this insanity created by the past in you. Just by being a simple
witness of your thought processes.

It is simply sitting silently, witnessing the thoughts, passing before you.
Just witnessing, not interfering not even judging, because the moment you
judge you have lost the pure witness. The moment you say “this is good, this
is bad,” you have already jumped onto the thought process.

It takes a little time to create a gap between the witness and the mind. Once
the gap is there, you are in for a great suprise, that you are not the mind, that
you are the witness, A watcher.

And this process of watching is the very alchemy of real religion. Because as
you become more and more deeply rooted in witnessing, thoughts start
disappearing. You are, but the mind is utterly empty.

That’s the moment of enlightenment. That is the moment that you become for
the first time an unconditioned, sane, really free human being.

”

- Osho (via ageofreason)

My blog updated ... Economics made simple ... with solutions :)

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 17:11:32 +0000

My blog updated ... Economics made simple ... with solutions :)

returnoftheblackking: cavetocanvas: Gordon Parks, Dr. Kenneth...

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:10:43 +0000

returnoftheblackking:

cavetocanvas:

Gordon Parks, Dr. Kenneth B. Clark conducting the Doll Test, Harlem, New York, 1947

In the “doll test,” psychologists Kenneth and Mamie Clark used four plastic, diaper-clad dolls, identical except for color. They showed the dolls to black children between the ages of three and seven and asked them questions to determine racial perception and preference. Almost all of the children readily identified the race of the dolls. However, when asked which they preferred, the majority selected the white doll and attributed positive characteristics to it. The Clarks also gave the children outline drawings of a boy and girl and asked them to color the figures the same color as themselves. Many of the children with dark complexions colored the figures with a white or yellow crayon. The Clarks concluded that “prejudice, discrimination, and segregation” caused black children to develop a sense of inferiority and self-hatred. This photograph was taken by Gordon Parks for a 1947 issue of Ebony magazine. (via)

My blog Updated ...

Sat, 05 Jan 2013 16:15:28 +0000

My blog Updated ...

follow this channel for a different perspective ... it's worth it :)

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 13:43:01 +0000

follow this channel for a different perspective ... it's worth it :)

thought for the day

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 13:03:02 +0000

The media is all about entertainment …
What the modern world seeks is a perpetual entertainment …
And still it expects wisdom to be automatic …
All work and no play makes jack a dull boy …
But all play and no work makes jack a retard ;)