Hey, remember that link I posted about a month ago about an 8-year-old being kicked out of Boy Scouts for being transgender? Well, finally I've got some good news...
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glelsey
over a year ago
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Not recent news but definitely still important: Tess Asplund is being praised around the world for her courage to stand against marching neo-nazis in Sweden.
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glelsey
over a year ago
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An 8-year-old boy from New Jersey was reportedly kicked out of the Cub Scouts for being transgender, even though this was not a problem when he signed up for the group.
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glelsey
over a year ago
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Acting alone or in groups within their communities, every day human rights defenders work to end discrimination by campaigning for equitable and effective laws, reporting and investigating human rights violations and supporting victims.
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Cinders
over a year ago
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The theme for Human Rights Day 10 December 2010 is human rights defenders who act to end discrimination.
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Cinders
over a year ago
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You are encouraged to celebrate Human Rights Day by advocating non-discrimination, organizing activities, raising awareness and reaching out to your local communities on 10 December and beyond.
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Cinders
over a year ago
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From the Office of the High Commisioner for Human Rights: "Human Rights Day 2009 on 10 December will focus on non-discrimination. “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights”."
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Cinders
over a year ago
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Equality Now works to end violence and discrimination against women and girls around the world through the mobilization of public pressure.
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Cinders
over a year ago
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4 fans
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This game is meant to show you what it's like to be disabled, in order to help prevent discrimination.
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Cinders
over a year ago
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5 fans
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What does the phrase “All human beings are born free and equal” entail? Who does it apply to? And does this exclude the unborn child from human rights? A discussion on the UN Human Rights Documents.
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Cinders
over a year ago
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