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Reports | Global reports | HDR 2009 | Human Development Reports (HDR) | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

by karlcow

Human development is about putting people at the centre of development. It is about people realizing their potential, increasing their choices and enjoying the freedom to lead lives they value. Since 1990, annual Human Development Reports have explored challenges including poverty, gender, democracy, human rights, cultural liberty, globalization, water scarcity and climate change.

Google Answers: Verify quote from Hermann Goering - Nuremburg Trials

by ericpaul (via)
Here is the complete quote, with a comment by Gilbert that occurred midway through it: "Nazi leader Hermann Goering, interviewed by Gustave Gilbert during the Easter recess of the Nuremberg trials, 1946 April 18, quoted in Gilbert's book 'Nuremberg Diary.' Goering: Why, of course, the people don't want war. Why would some poor slob on a farm want to risk his life in a war when the best that he can get out of it is to come back to his farm in one piece. Naturally, the common people don't want war; neither in Russia, nor in England, nor in America, nor for that matter in Germany. That is understood. But, after all, it is the leaders of the country who determine the policy and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Gilbert: There is one difference. In a democracy the people have some say in the matter through their elected representatives, and in the United States only Congress can declare wars. Goering: Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country."

ENIGMA IMAGES: Even Though I'm Free I Am Not

by karlcow

A major global documentary project for Burma's political prisoners in association with Assistance Association for Political Prisoner's Burma (www.aappb.org)

Though imprisoned they are everywhere among us. Two thousand, one hundred and fifty nine political prisoners are currently incarcerated in the most horrendous of prison conditions in Burma’s notorious jails. Since the 1988 popular democracy movement inside Burma was crushed in a ruthless crackdown by the military regime, thousands of people have been arrested, tortured and given long prison sentences for their beliefs and political activities. Moreover, even after political prisoners are released, they continue to face persecution. The military uses all available means to intimidate, harass and isolate former political prisoners in order to prevent them from conducting political activities.

Show Support For #IranElection on Twitter

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Show support for the people who fight for democracy at Iran, and change your Twitter avatar to have green overlay or green riboon (green is the official color of the movement).

All you need to do is click here to add green overlay or to click here to add a green ribbon and your avatar will be updated and a support Tweet will posted on your behalf ("Show support for #iranelection add green overlay to your Twitter avatar with 1-click - http://helpiranelection.com/").

ICTlogy » The end of paper, open gates to on-time democracy (not about journalism)

by karlcow

This is not about news, this is about information. This is not about just being “notified” of happenings, but about being informed to debate, create oneself a state of opinion and act. This is not about journalism, this is about government and democracy and freedom.

Apathy is Boring - Home

by karlcow

Apathy is Boring uses art and technology to educate youth about democracy.

The 5th Montreal Citizen Summit | 5sc.urbanecology.net

by karlcow

The 5th Montreal Citizen Summit is a social forum open to all and is based on the concept “The City We Want”. This event will take place from June 5-7, 2009 at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) and will be an opportunity for citizens and civil society practitioners to strengthen their ties in order to collectively organise social action initiatives. The Summit will also be the opportunity for citizens to learn and exchange on urban issues related to this year's themes: 1) Economy 2) Urban planning 3) Social justice, inclusion and citizenship 4) Environment 5) Democracy 6) Culture.

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2008

surprise packages, benevolent dictatorships

by karlcow

It’s like if I was to concede that a benevolent dictatorship is a far more effective model for a political system than a liberal democracy. The problems you hit in that context is when the dictatorship slides from benevolence (or effectiveness), or you need a new dictator in a hurry.

The G8 in a global mess: 1920s and 1980s lessons | open Democracy News Analysis

by karlcow

Philip Stephens notes that - despite Japan's still considerable role in the global economy - the country's politicians are the weaklings of global geopolitics. "Where is Japan?", he asks. "The question is one of psychology rather than geography. Japan is still the world's second most powerful economy. Politically, it is all but invisible" (see "Japan goes missing: invisible host at the summit", Financial Times, 4 July 2008).

العراق يمول طاحونته الحربية والغرب يمول رفاهية شعبه

by iep
Democracy,Desertification,diplomacy,Ecology,global warming,Greenhouse gases GHG,Iraq ,Iraqi Environment Party,isoc.iq,peace,reenhouse effect,refugee,solidarity

دعنا نجعل العراق بلدا يمكن العودة اليه ونفتخر ب

by iep
Democracy,Desertification,diplomacy,Ecology,global warming,Greenhouse gases GHG,Iraq ,Iraqi Environment Party,isoc.iq,peace,reenhouse effect,refugee,solidarity

web 2.0 so called democracy

by karlcow

This is not the wisdom of the crowd. This is the wisdom of the chaperones.

Petit à petit les gens comprendront et sortiront de leur caverne. Il n'y a rien de miraculeux aux communautés qu'elle soit opensource, web 2.0, ou la place du village de Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives.

Democracy Now! | Ralph Nader Launches Presidential Exploratory Committee to Mull '08 Run

by ravi
The same day John Edwards exited the race, longtime consumer advocate Ralph Nader launched a presidential exploratory committee to decide whether to run as an independent candidate.

2007

Bhutto: Attack won't stop campaign - CNN.com

by soul1383
KARACHI, Pakistan (CNN) -- Former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has called the deadly terror strike on her convoy "an attack on democracy" and vowed it would not deter her political campaign or her fight for human rights.

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