From Ten Thousand Things: The organizing committee for the Yayori Awards is pleased to announce that nomination forms are now available for the 2011 competition.The Yayori Awards were created through the final will and funds of the late Yayori Matsui, a well-known journalist, feminist/human rights activist, and founder of the Asia-Japan Women’s Resource Center (AJWRC). … [Read more...] about Call for Nominees: 2011 Yayori Awards seek to honor activists, artists, journalists working on women’s issues worldwide
(1) Update to our story on June 11 demos: 10 Thousand Things: Citizens in Japan take proactive action as Fukushima radiation threats loom (2) English version of safety guide
Kimberly Hughes posted this article on the outpouring of anger and hope that has occurred since the June 11 demos around Japan, and across the globe.In the article she talks about the "state of collective denial" that is encouraged by the Japanese government and the power companies. A case in point is the demo at Shinjuku, where there were so many police surrouding … [Read more...] about (1) Update to our story on June 11 demos: 10 Thousand Things: Citizens in Japan take proactive action as Fukushima radiation threats loom (2) English version of safety guide
Flotilla aims to nonviolently break Israeli Gaza Blockade
This is a rainbow coalition of human rights defenders. It does not only concern Muslims, but everyone, be they Muslim, Christian, Jew, Hindu, secular or whatever. This is world citizenry united, Our destination is Gaza. Our means are non-violent. Our goal is to lift the illegal siege, completely and permanently and freedom for the Palestinian people.With national campaigns … [Read more...] about Flotilla aims to nonviolently break Israeli Gaza Blockade
Life sentences for Bahrain dissidents
Protesters take to the streets, clashing with police after eight Shia activists are given life sentences. Last Modified: 22 Jun 2011 14:24 Bahrain's government says it has only tried a small number of those involved in recent mass protests [Reuters] Police and protesters have clashed in Bahrain after eight Shia Muslim activists accused of plotting a coup to overthrow … [Read more...] about Life sentences for Bahrain dissidents
Songs for Fukushima 福島のための歌数曲
June 2, APJ Editors- Popular culture has long been an important tool used by the Japanese government and energy companies to promote nuclear power. In the two months since the 3.11 quake and the beginning of the Fukushima crisis, Japanese netizens have circulated key examples as a reminder of past propaganda. This 1993 video “Our Reliable Friend Pluto” was produced … [Read more...] about Songs for Fukushima 福島のための歌数曲