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Moving to Mars: A Million Miles From Burma
Moving To Mars, follows two refugee families from Burma over the course of a year that will change their lives completely.
Russia’s North Caucasus – human rights and conflict dynamics
Over ten years have passed since Yeltsin announced a second full ground offensive against Chechnya with the words “we want to end once and for
all the centre of international terrorism in Chechnya.” But what has Moscow achieved? The harsh policies pursued during continuous anti- terrorist operations in the region probably fuel rather than soothe conflict. Recent developments in North Caucasus suggest that the Islamist insurgency is spreading.
Norwegian PEN calls to sign the petition to free journalists and writers in Iran
Norwegian PEN has joined the Our Society Will Be a Free Society campaign. Its aim is to petition the Islamic Republic of Iran leader to free the journalists and writers held in Islamic Republic of Iran. Norwegian PEN calls to sign the petition and join the campaign before 20 March 2010.
Norwegian PEN, Tunisian Monitoring Group participates in the conference in Beirut.
Norwegian PEN is planning two more seminars in the course of 1 half of the year: One for the National Digital Learning Arena and one of Religious libel. Approaching information will be available at a later date.
Norwegian PEN: Annual Meeting with professional features, House of Literature.
When: Tuesday, 27. April 2010 To: Tuesday, 27. April 2010 Host: Norwegian PEN More info: www.norskpen.no/php/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=38&Itemid=54
Nordic PEN meeting in Stockholm.
When: Thursday, 15. April 2010 To: Thursday, 15. April 2010 Host: Norwegian PEN More info: www.norskpen.no/php/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=38&Itemid=54
Russia Seminar by Norwegian PEN
When: Thursday, 22. April 2010 To: Thursday, 22. April 2010 Host: Norwegian PEN More info: www.norskpen.no/php/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=38&Itemid=54
Karen Communities Worldwide call for action to stop attacks on civilians
Karen communities in 10 countries joined forces for a global day of action on 9 March 2010, calling on the international community to take action to stop new attacks by the Burmese Army against Karen civilians. According to them, more than 2,000 civilians have been forced to flee new attacks since mid January. Karen Communities Worldwide believes dictatorship is trying to crush all resistance forces to their rule before elections due later this year.
Tibet picket
10 March marks the 51st anniversary of the Tibetan people’s rebellion against the Chinese occupation.