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11 December 2007



A NOVEL APPROACH TO POVERTY

At the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Franciscans International launches a book of essays and stories that reveal the impact of poverty across the globe. (Geneva)

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Franciscans International has published World Poverty – Franciscan Reflections - a collection of essays and stories on the impact of global poverty. For 25 years, Franciscans International, an NGO with General Consultative Status at the United Nations, has been advocating on behalf of the world’s poor and vulnerable. Authored by experts at international human rights organisations, as well as Franciscans working at the grassroots worldwide, this unique anthology evaluates both policy and praxis. The book’s fresh perspectives on development, human migration, and the environment make it a pragmatic foundation from which to address poverty. Order your complimentary copy today!

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UN Celebrates the 60th year of the Human Rights Declaration
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"I could have been a rebel leader"
Emmanuel Bombande on how he instead became Executive Director of the West African Network for Peace-building, and how to effectively manage conflict in Africa. (Geneva)
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ii Fragile Flames of Justice
Sr Denise Boyle delves into the true meaning of Christmas – to celebrate more simply so that others can simply live. (Geneva)
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Catholic-inspired NGOs Unite for Human Rights
At the first forum for Catholic-inspired NGOs in Rome, the organizations decide to move towards greater cooperation in their human rights efforts.
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Franciscans International and Imparsial Inquire about Condition of Papuan Political Prisoners in Indonesia
In a letter to the Indonesian Ambassador in Geneva, Franciscans International and Imparsial express their concern about the 22 students detained over the Abepura incident in 2006. Their situation remains worrying due to the restricted access to medical treatment and theprecarious conditions of detention. (Geneva)
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Losing the Head, Finding the Heart
Edmund Rice International holds a symposium on how education can serve the goals of social justice and human rights.
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