Be Inspired: Kindness
Born in 1933, Francine Christophe was deported with her mother at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in 1944. Released the following year, she continues to share her experience and memories, particularly […]
Author Archives: Mechteld
Message to ISIS
After the attacks on humanity by ISIS last week, we can hardly stay silent. I refer to it as humanity since I don’t want to put more value on one […]
The 21st Conference on Climate Change made simple
It’s almost time for the 21st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Say what now? That’s a mouth full. The 21st Conference on […]
Be Inspired: Human Rights
The idea of human rights is that, no matter who you are or where you are from, we are all entitled to the same rights and freedoms. We all have […]
Voicings of freedom
Today it is the 2nd of November. Did you know the 2nd of November is the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists? No? Don’t worry, I didn’t either. […]
Blogger wins Freedom of Thought prize while imprisoned for speaking his mind
A reblog from the European Parliament: The respect for human rights is one of the European Union’s fundamental values. Any violation of these rights affects the democratic principles upon which […]
Be Inspired: Climate Change
Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner, from the Marshall Islands, shows the United Nations that art, activism & awareness go hand in hand during the Opening Ceremony of the UN Secretary-General’s Climate Summit on […]
Shop till you drop but do it at IKEA
We all know that when a country is in need there are organizations to help out. Better yet, we expect it. Look at the current refugee crisis. Refugees are trying […]
The Worlds report card
Confession: I am a genuine world news junkie. I like sourcing my own media instead of just watching the eight o’clock news. Social media is an amazing outlet to do this. […]
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