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Ubuntu – a new way to way to create peace in the world?

Ubuntu – a new way to way to create peace in the world?

A new global project has been launched as part of a bid to bring communities together and reduce conflict. This mammoth project has not been launched by some government organisation or an NGO, but by Anna and Tom – a couple dedicated to making a difference in the world. The Ubuntu project is all about encouraging people to celebrate their[Read More…]

The world does not forget: Gaza protests continue across the globe

The world does not forget: Gaza protests continue across the globe

Hundreds of thousands of people marched across London in solidarity with the men, women and children in Gaza. They were joined by protesters in South Africa, Pakistan, Yemen and Saudi Arabia. There were also protests in Jordan, Syria, Bahrain, Algeria, Sudan, Iraq, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Bangladesh, Thailand, Ireland, Japan and Australia. In South Africa, there were nationwide marches and the African[Read More…]

Roots in Empathy classes have been shown to reduce aggression

Radical new programme encourages children to be more empathetic

A radical new project has revealed the extent to which young babies can help children between the ages of five and seven to develop greater empathy. In thousands of schools across the globe, a new initiative entitled ‘Roots in Empathy’ conducted sessions in which a neighbourhood infant and parent visits a classroom every three weeks over the school year. As[Read More…]

Baroness Warsi

Baroness Warsi resigns over Gaza massacre

The UK’s first Muslim cabinet minister has resigned over the crisis in Gaza it has been reported. Tory minister Sayeeda Warsi condemned the government over its “morally indefensible” stance on the slaughter of thousands of men, women and children in Gaza. In her resignation letter to prime minister David Cameron, she also expressed disillusionment over the way the government runs[Read More…]

Demonstrators take to the streets in Bangladesh

The world denounces Gaza genocide

Thousands gathered in protest outside of the Israeli embassy in London, to protest against the mindless slaughter of thousands of innocent men, women and children in Gaza. Over 85,000 people marched from the embassy to the heart of government today in a massive show of solidarity with Gaza. Speakers called for an end to Britain’s arms trade with Israel. Protests[Read More…]