by Marianne Perez – TRANSCEND Media Service With a product as good as chocolate, it’s hard to imagine that it can have a part in modern day slavery. But the good news is that there is an industry-wide response to tackle the issue. With over 58 million pounds (26 million [...]

by Johan Galtung, 17 Feb 2014 - TRANSCEND Media Service Known as IPRA, founded in 1964 in London–and this author, 34 at the time, is the only surviving founder.  IPRA rotates every two years from one peace research center to the other, and is now in very competent Turkish hands.  [...]

The Challenge The contest seeks innovations focused in the first 72 hours after a disaster takes place to respond to the needs of children and their families during these crucial hours. We seek solutions in: Health, Energy, Water and Food, Communication and Information. Awards 2 WINNERS USD 15.000 in seed capital [...]

Founded in 1991 by the Southern Poverty Law Center, Teaching Tolerance is dedicated to reducing prejudice, improving intergroup relations and supporting equitable school experiences for our nation's children. We provide free educational materials to teachers and other school practitioners in the U.S. and Canada. Our self-titled magazine is sent to 450,000 [...]

Article 29, Convention on the Rights of the Child, 1989 The States Parties agree that the education of the child shall be directed to (a) the development of the child’s personality, talents and mental and physical abilities to their fullest potential (b) the development of respect for human rights and [...]

On 23 June, Olympic Day is celebrated all around the world: hundreds of thousands of people – young and old – participate in sports activities, such as runs, exhibitions, music and educational seminars. Over the last two decades, the event has helped to spread the Olympic ideals to every corner [...]