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Videos
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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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Grafitti Wall | 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.
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Judd Apatow | 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, actor Judd Apatow campaigns to free Burma.
Articles
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Obama Wins. Human Rights Declares (un)Victory as Prop 8 Passes
Dave O'Brien blogs about election night and his reaction to California's passing of the gay marriage ban, Proposition 8.
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Human Rights Lawyer Cleared In Indonesia
A prominent human rights lawyer has been cleared of charges relating to a text message he is alleged to have sent to his friends and family contacts.
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Our Rights, Douye! Yes We Can, Douye!
How would we respond if immediately after being elected our President, Barack Obama were placed under house arrest, unable to take up his position?
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Afghan Women's Rights in Danger
Despite widespread protest, the Afghan government is reviewing a new law that legalizes marital rape and infringes on a number of rights of Shiite women.
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Aung San Suu Kyi Found Guilty, Sentenced To Eighteen Months Of House Arrest
Though initially sentenced to three years in prison, Myanmar's General Than Shwe commuted the sentence to 18 months after Suu Kyi was found guilty.
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Tegan and Sara on Gay Rights and the Risks of Being Out in the Music Industry
Causecast recently caught up with Tegan and Sara to discuss their take on Prop 8, community service, the Love Unites movement and being a "gay" band.
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At Least 147 Dead From Stampede In India
A stampede killed at least 147 in India. It took place at the Chamunda Devi temple in Jodhpur. The stampede caused a wall to collapse which created panic. Th... -
Kenya Prepares To Roll Out Genetically Modified Food
Some people are all in favor of genetically modified food while many others are vehemently against it. The Ministry of Agriculture in Kenya is all for it. Th... -
Ex-Slave Wins Landmark Slavery Case In Niger
Sold into slavery at the age of 12, Hadijatou Mani has won a landmark case in Niger.
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Campaigners are hailing moves by more than 100 countries to sign a landmark treaty in Norway to ban current designs of cluster bombs.
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Emily Burchett wins Golden Ticket, trip to Uganda
Emily Burchett, a sophomore at Judge Memorial Catholic High School, is a very lucky girl.
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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
- FLASH MOB FOR BURMA Location: Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA Between California and Millwood
People
- immichaelle Richmond, VA
Blog posts
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“Women In Action” Series Celebrating Women’s History Month, and International Women’s Day.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 19 2009; presented by Women Without Borders US Los Angeles, Ca, February 19, 2009-This spring, Los Angeles acclaimed artist and illustrator Bobbi Miller-Moro ...
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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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Who Will Save Burma's Women and Children?
By Nilar Thein Published on June 19, 2008 (The Nation) I woke up from a dream in the middle of the night. I was with my daughter, playing in a small garden. We were playing hide and seek. I ...
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These are some of the individuals we have retrieved from slavery or encountered in our fieldwork overseas due to the generosity of our compassionate sponsors and donors. Madut Yok Yai Interview...
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Mr. Obama's First Four Weeks as a War President
Vietnam Veterans Against the War (VVAW), Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW), Afghanistan Veterans Against the War (AVAW), Vets for Peace (VFP), Military Families Speak Out (MFSO), and Gold Star F...
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A Silent Crisis: Elder Abuse and Justice in America - A New WITNESS Partnership
My grandmother’s life intersected squarely with the unprecedented rise in life expectancy for all elders. This rise has also led to one of our greatest silent crises: elder abuse. About same t...
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In The News: Afghan women pelted with stones during rape law protest
Over 300 protesters (mostly women) who got out on the streets of Kabul to protest the recently passed conservative marriage law in Afghanistan were pelted by stones. The Afghanistan government ...
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Dare to Dream: A Falling Whistles Blog Entry
Here is an article from my friend Sean Carasso taken from the http://www.fallingwhistles.com/blog April 22, 2009 Dare to Dream by: Sean Carasso Hello everyone. This journal is a bit long a...
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Three women we want to tell you about
Dear Friend, We are writing to tell you about our latest efforts to end violence against women and to ask for your support. We've recently received a generous challenge grant that expires on ...
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The United Nations on Burma: A lion that cannot even roar
The United Nations. Founded in 1945. Promised to the world no war like the one that occurred before will ever happen again. Promotes peace and understanding between nations. Successful in many...
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Cynthia McKinney Released and Returned!
Cynthia McKinney Has Been Released From Prison In Israel and Is Back In The United States. Below Is a Letter From Her and The Phone Call She Made While In That Prison. Hello, Well, al...
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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...
