************************************************** WHRnet-News - Issue No. 10 - May 28, 2003 A Global Link to Women's Human Rights Analysis, Views, News and Advocacy ************************************************** ISSUE The Right to Peace On February 15th 2003, over 30 million people demonstrated in 600 cities against the planned USA-UK led war against Iraq and to defend the right to peace. Peace preservation is the main objective of the United Nations as well as of many men and women worldwide. This right is so important.... (May 2003) See http://www.whrnet.org/docs/issue-peace.html for complete overview ************************************************** INTERVIEWS Leni Marin, Managing Director at the Family Violence Prevention Fund (FVPF) A longtime activist in the struggle for democratic rights in the Philippines, her country of origin, Leni Marin is currently focusing her efforts on the rights of battered immigrant and refugee women. (May 2003) See http://www.whrnet.org/docs/interview-marin-0305.html for complete interview Diana M. Gutiérrez Londoño Diana M. Gutiérrez Londoño, feminist lawyer and an active member of Ruta Pacífica de Mujeres Colombianas, has worked with different popular, non-governmental, community and women's organizations. (May 2003) See http://www.whrnet.org/docs/interview-gutierrez-0305.html for complete interview ************************************************** TAKING ACTION An International Appeal from the Hague Appeal for Peace Japan The Hague Appeal for Peace Japan is concerned that Japan’s Article Nine is in the brink of nullification. This page contains Hague Appeal’s statement. See http://www.haguepeace.org/index.php?name=pagetool_news&news_id=84 for more details Week of Action Against Small Arms The International Action Network on Small Arms is encouraging groups and individuals to join the events for the global celebration of the Week of Action Against Small Arms from June 1 to 8, 2003. Visit this page to know the events in your country or region. See http://www.iansa.org/action/2003/week_of_action.htm for more details ************************************************** WEB HIGHLIGHTS - RECOMMENDED SITES TO VISIT Bat Shalom http://www.batshalom.org/2002/1.htm A feminist peace organization of Israeli women who strive to attain a just peace between Israel and its Arab neighbors. This peace includes the recognition of a Palestinian state side-by-side with Israel, and Jerusalem as the capital of both. Within Israel, Bat Shalom works toward a more just and democratic society shaped equally by men and women. Peacewomen http://www.peacewomen.org A project of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. The Peace Women website aims to enhance the visibility of women's peace efforts to the United Nations and international community by creating a centralized repository of information on women's peace activities in the field, databases of contacts and campaign, and outreach material. The website also aims to provide information services to women working in war-torn societies, as well as information, at national and international policy levels, on the processes and products arising from Security Council Resolution 1325. In addition, Peace Women endeavors to enable women working in war-torn societies to learn from each other, strategize, and communicate. MADRE http://www.madre.org An international women’s human rights organization that works in partnership with women’s community-based groups in conflict areas worldwide to address issues of women caught in conflict, health, education, economic development, and other human rights. MADRE provides resources and training to enable sister organizations to meet immediate needs in their communities and develop long-term solutions to the crises they face. ************************************************** WHRnet News is a regular e-bulletin bringing you the latest in women's human rights analysis, critical perspectives, interviews, opportunities for action, and web highlights. WHRnet welcomes feedback from our readers. If you have comments or would like to forward any items for possible inclusion in the bulletin or site, please write to comments@whrnet.org. WHRnet reserves the right to edit any contributions used. For more information please visit www.whrnet.org. --- The "women-rights" mailing list provides information on issues related to women's human rights. Archives of "women-rights" messages, as well as instructions on how to (un)subscribe to the list, can be found at: http://www.hrea.org/lists/women-rights/markup/maillist.php
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