World Issues

I'm under no illusion that each of us could be doing more for our world, especially with all the issues we're now facing. While I try to do at least a bit, I'm always looking for a way to do more and talking about things definitely has weight. I might post some of those things online to spread the word or just spark up some dialogue.

Ban Landmines - A Message from Avaaz

Fri, 05/21/2010 - 14:06 — adshill

Avaaz is an amazing site that I'm always blown away with in how they use real online coming together in a way that actually works. Your signature doesn't just dissapear into a database somewhere like many other, but they actually back it up with lobbying and action that creates change. Please consider reading the item below, and sign up to

A New Year Message from Avaaz...

Thu, 01/07/2010 - 23:54 — adshill

Dear friends,

It's a new year, and there's something in the air.

Thousands of emails are pouring in to Avaaz -- filled with hope, excitement, determination. The world's facing a lot of challenges this year, but there's something different too - an optimism that if we all stick together, anything is possible.

It's time to chart our course for 2010. Click below to join the all-member poll to set the agenda for where Avaaz and global people power should go next, then view the results:

http://www.avaaz.org/people_power_in_2010

EU 2020 Strategy Consultation - Deadline 15th January

Wed, 01/06/2010 - 12:15 — adshill

There is currently a public consultation going on by the European Union about a strategy for 2020 - a rare chance to input into this strategy is available online at the following address.

"Draw me a right!" Poster Competition

Thu, 12/03/2009 - 15:26 — adshill

Mr Jacques Barrot, Vice-President of the European Commission and European Commissioner responsible for justice, freedom and security, has launched the 4th edition of its poster competition for young people to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Obama for Peace: Turn Hope into Action

Sat, 10/10/2009 - 03:11 — adshill

President Barack Obama has just been announced as the winner of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize!

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