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I think human rights only became an issue after World War II. Thats when the United Nations issued their Universal Declaration on human rights. This is kind of the rulebook, the dos and donts of human rights. When I look at the world today, it seems
World Consumer Rights Day is an annual day for consumers to get together and know they have rights, even in todays world of multinational corporations. It started in 1983 and has grown ever since. It also aims to promote consumers rights and demand t
Mr. President, fellow delegates: The long and meticulous study and debate of which this Universal Declaration of Human Rights is the product means that it reflects the composite views of the many men and governments who have contributed to its formu
Remembering a Civil Rights Hero and His Powerful Protest From VOA Learning English, this is As It Is. I'm Caty Weaver. Today on the show we remember two important Americans, both activists in the cause of civil rights. Franklin McCain launched a succ
AS IT IS - Marriage and rights issues This is AS IT IS. Hello, Im Caty Weaver. On todays show we discuss marriage and rights issues in several countries. We start with Christopher Cruise in Washington, where the United States Supreme Court is conside
On the eve of his 100-day mark in office, US President Donald Trump has used a speech to the National Rifle Association's annual convention to revisit some of his campaign rhetoric, including his support for gun rights, as well as his vow to build a
Human Rights Day is one of the most important events on the United Nations calendar. It takes place on the 10th of December every year. It was on this day in 1948 that the U.N. created the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Only 48 states initial
Good evening, my fellow citizens: T his afternoon, following a series of threats and defiant statements, the presence of Alabama National Guardsmen was required on the University of Alabama to carry out the final and unequivocal order of the United
The Waitangi Tribunal met for two weeks to discuss Maori water rights. The Tribunal gave an interim report because the full report would not be available until September. The interim report asked the government to postpone the sale of Mighty River Po
AS IT IS 2016-09-17 Ethiopian Runner Urges US to Push for Human Rights in His Country Ethiopian runner Feyisa Lelisa is urging the United States Congress to take action in support of Ethiopians protesting against their government. Lelisa won the silv
Whatever Egypt's motives for its complicity with Israel, whether it reflects the extent to which it bows to U.S. and Israeli pressure, or is happy to use this as a lever against Hamas, those who are suffering are Gaza's civilian population. - HRW Reg
A coalition of human rights groups is condemning a proposed amendment to Rwanda's criminal law that would criminalize homosexual behavior and advocacy. Alan Boswell | Nairobi 17 December 2009 Meanwhile, Rwanda's northern neighbor, Uganda, is receivin
Rights Group Rebukes Angola for Alleged Missing Oil Revenues Leah Krakinowski A leading human-rights group says the Angolan government cannot account for more than $4 billion in missing oil revenue ,
DAVID GREENE, HOST: With the balance of the U.S. Supreme Court in question, abortion rights advocates are beginning to prepare for a future they hope never to see - one without the protections of the Roe v. Wade decision. The confirmation of Presiden
STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Next, we have an update on voting rights for people who've been convicted of crimes. In the state of Florida, more than 10 percent of the adults in the state - more than 10 percent of all adults - are prohibited from voting becau
Voice 1 Welcome to Spotlight. I'm Joshua Leo. Voice 2 And I'm Christy Van Arragon. Spotlight uses a special English method of broadcasting. It is easier for people to understand, no matter where in the world they live. Voice 1 In 1948 there was a maj
By Sarah Simpson Lagos 21 November 2007 U.S.-based group Human Rights Watch has called for an independent public inquiry into the Nigerian police force who, by their own calculations, say police officers killed more than 8,000 Nigerians since 2000. T
By Alisha Ryu Nairobi 06 July 2007 International human rights activists and lawyers are condemning reports that Somalia's interim government has carried out its first formal executions since the government body was formed with international backing i
Moscow is rejecting a U.S. State Department report that criticizes Russia as a high profile example of countries that regressed on human rights and democracy in 2007. In its dismissal, the Russian Foreign Affairs Ministry adds that Moscow is open to
Voice 1 Thank you for joining us for todays Spotlight. Im Rebekah Schipper. Voice 2 And Im Joshua Leo. Spotlight uses a special English method of Broadcasting. It is easier for people to understand no matter where in the world they live. Voice 1 In 1