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11th December 2014
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What Advice Do Investors Get on Bulgaria?
As British Ambassador I am asked almost as often by Bulgarians what I say about their country to investors, as I am asked by investors what I think about Bulgaria. I answer the same to both: a wonderful country, with real potential and excellent people, but some big problems, particularly in the rule of law […]
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10th December 2014 Brasilia, Brazil
16 Days of Activism – A guest blog by Mariana Almeida
On November 25, 1960, three sisters were killed because they opposed the Rafael Trujillo’s dictatorship in the Dominican’s Republic. The sisters grew up in a rural area and watched their family lose their house and all their money during the “Era of Trujillo”. Las Mariposas, as they were known, founded an opposition group to the […]
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10th December 2014 Toronto, Canada
Canadian science news: 24 November-7 December 2014
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10th December 2014 London, UK
Human Rights 365
Today is international Human Rights day; a day to celebrate the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. We should all take a moment to think about the rights that everyone in the world deserves, no matter where in the world they happen to be born. Many of us don’t see firsthand […]
10th December 2014 Mogadishu, Somalia
Women Empowerment: Key in Promoting Development in Somalia
Guest blog by Phil Evans, Head of DFID in Somalia. When I say I work in Somalia, I get a mixed reaction. Many people’s impressions of Somalia are shaped only by its representation in Hollywood films as a hideaway for pirates and extremists. While colleagues admit my work must be fascinating, friends and family often […]
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10th December 2014 Montreal, Canada
Walk the line – but with 700,000 volts
Similar to how the British highway system connects towns and cities across the UK the electric transmission system is responsible for transporting high-voltage electricity from power generating facilities to areas where it is needed. These overhead power lines can carry more than 700,000 volts: yes, you indeed read correctly…more than 700 kV, impressive isn’t it?. […]
10th December 2014 Budapest, Hungary
Slavery: not a thing of the past
Guest blog by Levente Nyitrai, Senior Foreign Policy, JHA and Human Rights Officer. Today is International Human Rights Day, which is commemorated every year on 10 December since 1950. It is a good chance to reflect on the many human rights problems that remain across the globe. And also to consider what further action […]
10th December 2014 Mogadishu, Somalia
Human Rights Day
Back in September 2013, the UK and the Federal Government of Somalia co-authored a Human Rights Day Resolution at the UN Human Rights Council. It seems appropriate, on Human Rights day, to look back on what has happened since then. The human rights situation in Somalia remains of grave concern. But we have seen substantial […]
10th December 2014
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Unir esfuerzos por los Derechos Humanos
Desde hace unos días hemos estado preparándonos para celebrar el Día Internacional de los Derechos Humanos. Para ello hemos invitado a distintas organizaciones a que participen con nosotros de esta celebración, compartiendo su visión y trabajo por los derechos de los y las guatemaltecos y hondureños. Ha sido emocionante leer los distintos aportes recibidos, así […]
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10th December 2014
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Joining forces for Human Rights
We have been preparing to celebrate Human Rights Day on 10th December. And for that, we have invited different organizations to participate with us in this celebration, sharing their vision and work for the rights of Guatemalans and Hondurans. It has been inspiring to read the different inputs from so many people. From a journalist […]