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Human RightsAre Syria’s Cries Not Loud Enough?
It’s days like these that I am dismayed at what the American public chooses to focus its attention on. The buzz on...
Teach Peace, Not War
The fight between Palestine and Israel is one that has been in the news for the past 70 years, and a literal...
Global CooperationSyrian Transfer of Russian Missiles Ignores Arms Treaty
U.S. officials now believe up to 12 Russian made Yakhont missiles have been smuggled from Syrian Government hands to Hezbollah in Lebanon,...
Global CooperationIn Memory – Cleo Michelsen (1909-2013)
Cleo P. Michelsen, long-time world federalist, died on September 15, 2013, at the age of 104. Cleo took a leading role in...
Human RightsEdward Rawson Memorial Arrangements
For those who would like to celebrate the life of Edward Rawson, the detailed arrangements are below. The family has requested that...
Global CooperationEdward Rawson: 1914 – 2013
With the passing of the old year, we lost a beloved friend, benefactor and leader, Edward Rawson. He passed away quietly at...
Violence Rages on in Central African Republic
The ongoing surges of deadly conflict in Central African Republic demand action from the United Nations. The Responsibility to Protect (R2P) is...
Global JusticeThe United States: Last Holdout for Protecting Children’s Rights?
One hundred ninety-two member states of the United Nations have ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), which outlines...
The Legacy and Lessons of Nelson Mandela
Without a doubt, Nelson Mandela was and will remain a giant in the history of the 20th century. With his passing at...
Global JusticeThe Disappearing State of the Central African Republic
In November 2013, Secretary General Ban Ki-moon warned the UN Security Council that communal violence in the Central African Republic (CAR) was...
Climate JusticeCould a World Parliament on Climate Change help to achieve a breakthrough?
Two days before the close of the COP19 climate conference in Warsaw, hundreds of climate activists left the conference prematurely to protest...