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Indian Women Find Identity in Art: Win the Book!
World  (tags: india, humanrights, women, women's rights, photojournalism )

Robyn
- 334 days ago - care2.com
Injustice towards Indian women extends far beyond just a concept of traditional patriarchal rule. However, photojournalist Stephen Huyler's book demonstrates that even within this environment, creativity can not only be expressed but actually flourish.
China Must Set Higher Food Safety Standards
World  (tags: HumanRights, asia, China, children, milk scare, deaths, toxic milk, melamine )

Robyn
- 420 days ago - thepetitionsite.com
In light of the deaths four children and the illness of nearly 50,000 more from contaminated milk, it's clear that China must work harder to regulate its food industry. Food manufacturers should not be allowed to get away with harming kids for profit!
Mexico Stands in Solidarity to Protest Kidnappings and Violence
World  (tags: Mexico, protests, violence, drugs, human rights, kidnappings, justice )

Natasha
- 477 days ago - news.bbc.co.uk
Hundreds of thousands of people all over Mexico marched on Saturday in protest of the extreme kidnappings and violence that persist. They dressed in white and held candles, some with pictures of loved ones who had disappeared.
Sign Petition: Zimbabwe Needs Your Help!
World  (tags: Human rights, violence, Zimbabwe, Mugabe, Refugees&Relief, africa, United Nations )

Natasha
- 544 days ago - thepetitionsite.com
As President Robert Mugabe asserts his power and stifles opposition, citizens are sexually abused, tortured, intimidated, and murdered. Help bring peace, stability and justice to Zimbabwe by signing this Care2 petition.
Ease the Blockade on Health Care in Gaza
World  (tags: gaza, palestine, human rights, health, health care )

Samer
- 629 days ago - thepetitionsite.com
I wanted to highlight a new petition pressing for better access to medical supplies and fewer restrictions on medical travel for Gaza. Please sign!
Sign Petition: Stop China's Crackdown on Tibet!
World  (tags: tibet, china, Human Rights, crackdown, protests, monks, Dalai Lama, Olympic Games 2008, United Nations )

Rosa
- 643 days ago - go.care2.com
Violence against protesters, monks and civilians in Tibet is quickly escalating as the deadly crackdown continues. Sign this Care2 petition to the Olympic Games Officials and the United Nations to make sure help is on the way for the people of Tibet!
Petition: Bhutto Killed in Pakistan - Act Now to End Violence
World  (tags: death, Human Rights, pakistan, violence, benazir, bhutto )

Rosa
- 725 days ago - thepetitionsite.com
Tell President Musharraf the world is watching. Urge him to start an investigation into Ms. Bhutto's death, and do everything in his power to protect the people of Pakistan. Sign this petition now!
Petition: Stand With The People of Burma
World  (tags: burma, Myanmar, protests, monks, junta, demonstrations )

Rosa
- 817 days ago - thepetitionsite.com
This week, the repressive government of Myanmar started a crackdown on Buddhist monks, activists and ordinary citizens. We can't just stare and watch. Speak out and demand an end to the crackdown. Sign this petition and stand with the people of Burma.
Help End the Use of Child Soldiers
World  (tags: child soldiers, children, "warcrimes", HumanRights, Refugees&Relief, violence, war )

Lauren
- 846 days ago - takeaction.amnestyusa.org
an estimated 250,000 children are still serving in armed conflict in 20 countries around the world. These "child soldiers" include boys and girls, sometimes as young as six years old, serving as combatants, sex slaves, porters, and mine detectors
Bombing of Shiite Shrine Sparks Fears of Renewed Chaos
World  (tags: killing, iraq, terrorism, violence, war )

Emily
- 918 days ago - ledger-dispatch.com
President Bush on Wednesday condemned the bombing of one of the holiest Shiite shrines in Iraq and pledged U.S. support for protecting and rebuilding the sacred mosque.
 
 
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