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Videos
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Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Causecast featured organization Human Rights Action Center encourages to have the Universal Declaration of Human Rights printed in passports as the official documentation of the world.
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Will Ferrell | Human Rights Month
Join Causecast, Human Rights Action Center, Jack Healey and Aung San Suu Kyi in celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on Human Rights Day, December 10, 2008. Human Rights day is celebrated to promote the universal human right, to live and to do so peacefully. This day was declared to raise awareness of human rights and of those who are deprived of these rights. Get involved by signing the petition at OneDayForHumanRights.com which will be presented to Obama and his administration in January, requesting that he give the order to print the declaration in every US passport, setting a precedent that other governments will hopefully adopt. In this video, actor Will Ferrell campaigns to free Burma.
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Jennifer Aniston and Woody Harrelson | Human Rights Month
Join Causecast, Human Rights Action Center, Jack Healey and Aung San Suu Kyi in celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on Human Rights Day, December 10, 2008. Human Rights day is celebrated to promote the universal human right, to live and to do so peacefully. This day was declared to raise awareness of human rights and of those who are deprived of these rights. Get involved by signing the petition at OneDayForHumanRights.com which will be presented to Obama and his administration in January, requesting that he give the order to print the declaration in every US passport, setting a precedent that other governments will hopefully adopt. In this video, actors Jennifer Aniston and Woody Harrelson campaign to free Burma.
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Wally Langham | Human Rights Month
Join Causecast, Human Rights Action Center, Jack Healey and Aung San Suu Kyi in celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on Human Rights Day, December 10, 2008. Human Rights day is celebrated to promote the universal human right, to live and to do so peacefully. This day was declared to raise awareness of human rights and of those who are deprived of these rights. Get involved by signing the petition at OneDayForHumanRights.com which will be presented to Obama and his administration in January, requesting that he give the order to print the declaration in every US passport, setting a precedent that other governments will hopefully adopt. In this video, actor Wally Langham campaigns to free Burma.
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Davood Roostaei | Human Rights Month
Join Causecast, Human Rights Action Center, Jack Healey and Aung San Suu Kyi in celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on Human Rights Day, December 10, 2008. Human Rights day is celebrated to promote the universal human right, to live and to do so peacefully. This day was declared to raise awareness of human rights and of those who are deprived of these rights. Get involved by signing the petition at OneDayForHumanRights.com which will be presented to Obama and his administration in January, requesting that he give the order to print the declaration in every US passport, setting a precedent that other governments will hopefully adopt. In this video, painter Davood Roostaei campaigns to free Burma.
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Jackson Browne | Human Rights Month
Join Causecast, Human Rights Action Center, Jack Healey and Aung San Suu Kyi in celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on Human Rights Day, December 10, 2008. Human Rights day is celebrated to promote the universal human right, to live and to do so peacefully. This day was declared to raise awareness of human rights and of those who are deprived of these rights. Get involved by signing the petition at OneDayForHumanRights.com which will be presented to Obama and his administration in January, requesting that he give the order to print the declaration in every US passport, setting a precedent that other governments will hopefully adopt. In this video, musician Jackson Browne campaigns to free Burma.
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Julie Benz | Human Rights Month
Join Causecast, Human Rights Action Center, Jack Healey and Aung San Suu Kyi in celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on Human Rights Day, December 10, 2008. Human Rights day is celebrated to promote the universal human right, to live and to do so peacefully. This day was declared to raise awareness of human rights and of those who are deprived of these rights. Get involved by signing the petition at OneDayForHumanRights.com which will be presented to Obama and his administration in January, requesting that he give the order to print the declaration in every US passport, setting a precedent that other governments will hopefully adopt. In this video, actor Julie Benz campaigns to free Burma.
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We Have A Voice | Human Rights Month
Join Causecast, Human Rights Action Center, Jack Healey and Aung San Suu Kyi in celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on Human Rights Day, December 10, 2008. Human Rights day is celebrated to promote the universal human right, to live and to do so peacefully. This day was declared to raise awareness of human rights and of those who are deprived of these rights. Get involved by signing the petition at OneDayForHumanRights.com which will be presented to Obama and his administration in January, requesting that he give the order to print the declaration in every US passport, setting a precedent that other governments will hopefully adopt. This video campaigns for a free Burma.
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Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen | Human Rights Month
Join Causecast, Human Rights Action Center, Jack Healey and Aung San Suu Kyi in celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on Human Rights Day, December 10, 2008. Human Rights day is celebrated to promote the universal human right, to live and to do so peacefully. This day was declared to raise awareness of human rights and of those who are deprived of these rights. Get involved by signing the petition at OneDayForHumanRights.com which will be presented to Obama and his administration in January, requesting that he give the order to print the declaration in every US passport, setting a precedent that other governments will hopefully adopt. In this video, actors Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen campaign to free Burma.
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Eddie Izzard | Human Rights Month
Join Causecast, Human Rights Action Center, Jack Healey and Aung San Suu Kyi in celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on Human Rights Day, December 10, 2008. Human Rights day is celebrated to promote the universal human right, to live and to do so peacefully. This day was declared to raise awareness of human rights and of those who are deprived of these rights. Get involved by signing the petition at OneDayForHumanRights.com which will be presented to Obama and his administration in January, requesting that he give the order to print the declaration in every US passport, setting a precedent that other governments will hopefully adopt. In this video, actor Eddie Izzard campaigns to free Burma.
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Jorja Fox and Eric Szmanda | Human Rights Month
Join Causecast, Human Rights Action Center, Jack Healey and Aung San Suu Kyi in celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on Human Rights Day, December 10, 2008. Human Rights day is celebrated to promote the universal human right, to live and to do so peacefully. This day was declared to raise awareness of human rights and of those who are deprived of these rights. Get involved by signing the petition at OneDayForHumanRights.com which will be presented to Obama and his administration in January, requesting that he give the order to print the declaration in every US passport, setting a precedent that other governments will hopefully adopt. In this video, actors Jorja Fox and Eric Szmanda campaign to free Burma.
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Aung San Suu Kyi - Freedom Song | Human Rights Month
Join Causecast, Human Rights Action Center, Jack Healey and Aung San Suu Kyi in celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on Human Rights Day, December 10, 2008. Human Rights day is celebrated to promote the universal human right, to live and to do so peacefully. This day was declared to raise awareness of human rights and of those who are deprived of these rights. Get involved by signing the petition at HumanRightsActionCenter.org which will be presented to Obama and his administration in January, requesting that he give the order to print the declaration in every US passport, setting a precedent that other governments will hopefully adopt. In this video, Nobel Peace Prize recipient Aung San Suu Kyi talks about the power of a freedom song. Send your freedom song to myfreedomsong@causecast.org
Articles
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What Our Orgs Want For The Holidays
Here at Causecast we couldn't be more excited about the holidays: Secret Santa's have been assigned and the cheesy sweater pictures have been taken.
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Become a Secret Shopper for Burma!
Why do we need “secret shoppers”?
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Aung San Suu Kyi Will Testify At Her Trial
Aung San Suu Kyi, on trial for allegedly breaking the terms of her house arrest, will testify in her defense this week, according to her lawyers.
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Aung San Suu Kyi: Burmese Court To Consider Witness Appeal
A brief bit of good news for Aung San Suu Kyi: the divisional Burmese court has agreed to hear an appeal by her lawyers.
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Ten Things You Should Know About Burma
Here are 10 things you should know about Burma, a country with 50 million people that has been under military rule since 1962.
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Jack Healey on Shepard Fairey and Aung San Suu Kyi
When I met Aung San Suu Kyi, in Rangoon in February of 1999, I promised her husband I would do everything possible to get his wife the "freedom to lead."
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Learn all about Causecast leader Aung San Suu Kyi, her life, her story, and struggle to free the people of Burma from an oppressive military regime.
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There's much you can do to spread the word about Aung San Suu Kyi and help Human Rights Action Center and the U.S. Campaign for Burma procure her release.
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Aung San Suu Kyi Verdict Delayed
The international community largely expects Aung San Suu Kyi to be found guilty, and the military junta of Myanmar has already warned potential protesters.
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The Freedom To Lead Campaign Gains Momentum
The Freedom To Lead Campaign is drawing world attention to Aung San Suu Kyi's imprisonment and continuing human rights abuses under Burma's military junta.
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Operation Twisted Traveler Putting International Sex Offenders Behind Bars
Human rights organizations, including the appropriately named Operation Twisted Traveler, are cracking down on traveling sex offenders.
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Burma Tries To Silence Opposition
A new crackdown on the country’s dissidents shows that Than Shwe’s junta fears the power of the Internet.
Events
- Mustache March - SXSW 2009 Location: SXSW
- 2009 Annual Meeting Seizing the Moment, Building the Movement Location: The 2009 AGM will be held in Boston, MA, at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel and Towers, from March 27-29, 2009.
Organizations
People
- jasonrothberg Los Angeles, CA
- Jack Healey
Blog posts
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Healey is a world-renowned human rights activist and pioneer. An effective and innovative leader in the human rights movement for over 25 years, Jack has helped move the topic of human rights from ...
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“Hope has two beautiful daughters- their names are Anger and Courage. Anger at the way things are and Courage to see that they do not remain the way they are.” –St. Augustine A couple years ago,...
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Migrant workers from around the world protest institutionalization of migration
Migrant groups from several nations joined labor unions and civic organizations in the opening of the first International Assembly of Migrants and Refugees (IAMR) at the Bayview Park Hotel, Manila....
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From Istanbul to Cincinnati: Growing Concerns Over Access to Water
It has been said by many that the wars of the future will be fought over water. Such a statement is often far from our minds as we turn on our tap to wash our hands or flush our toilets to remove w...
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RICO Violations Leveled Against Blackwater Over Baghdad Massacre
RICO Violations Leveled Against Blackwater Over Baghdad Massacre Written by William Fisher Tuesday, 07 July 2009 10:44 By William Fisher New civil charges filed against private securit...
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U.S. continues to train Honduran soldiers
U.S. continues to train Honduran soldiers Written by James Hodge and Linda Cooper, National Catholic Reporter Military coup that ousted president, didn't stop U.S. engagement in Hondura...
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Read this and weep ...RFK, Jr. Deadly Immunity - published in 2005!!!
Deadly Immunity Robert F. Kennedy Jr. investigates the government cover-up of a mercury/autism scandal By ROBERT F. KENNEDY JR. (reprinted below but actual link to Rolling Stones article publis...
