Monday, 30 June 2008 | posted by Matt_BC
General, Guildford 2008, Human Rights
A month ago a plight of xenophobic attacks hit my country. News quickly spread to the rest of the world about "semi-war zone" South Africa. It is estimated that 22 people died in the …
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Wednesday, 25 June 2008 | posted by Matt_BC
Climate, Human Rights
On June 24, 2008 Kofi Annan launched the first annual meeting of the Global Humanitarian Forum in Geneva. Present were heads of state, ministers, scientists, businessmen (and, possibly, -women). Also present were five young people …
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Thursday, 19 June 2008 | posted by gilli
The following was sent to me via e-mail form the author, I think it is a great summary of the WEF on Africa AFRICA'S FACE IS CHANGING I had the privilege to participate in …
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Thursday, 19 June 2008 | posted by gilli
The World Economic Forum and Climate Change Climate Change: An inconvenient opportunity. Africa will be the continent hardest hit by climate change, facing losses estimated at between 1.9-2.7% of GDP, unless significant mitigation measures are …
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Thursday, 5 June 2008 | posted by WEF_Africa
Still on the road. Greetings my fellow activists and a great and warm welcome to Africa, we are grateful to host the delegates of the World Economic Forum Africa (WEF). We are even happier to …
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