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68th Anniversary of the UDHR

68th Anniversary of the UDHR

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As the number of refugees, stateless and displaced persons has increased to the highest percentage on record, the world’s failure to deal with this plight has come to the forefront of national and global politics. Besides the 22 million refugees, 41 million internally displaced within

How do we stop war?

How do we stop war?

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War is state-sponsored terrorism. Or if not “terrorism,” then legally condoned killing. War-time killing is not considered to be a crime of “murder” because states claim a power (currently considered legal) to wage war. Under humanitarian law, war is meant to be used for self-defense.

Displacedland

Displacedland

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More than 65 million people have become refugees (15 million), stateless (10 million), or forcibly displaced (40 Million) due to armed conflict, persecution and natural disasters. This population figure is larger than that of more than 210 countries and dependent territories. In other words, only

I Interview Time

I Interview Time

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In the style of Garry Davis’ blogs in which he “interviewed” water, space and sleep, for this New Year’s blog, I interview time. Me: Hey, Time, wait up! Slow down! (running out of breath) Time: Sorry, no can do. There’s no time like the present.

Questioning Ourselves

Questioning Ourselves

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“The most important question that faces each one of us in the world today is ‘who are you?’” For sixty-five years, Garry Davis asked this question directly or indirectly of everyone he spoke with. Whether he was speaking before the war-weary crowds of thousands after

2015 New Year’s Message

2015 New Year’s Message

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World Service Authority celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2014. As we move into the new year, we reflect on WSA’s accomplishments and on current and new projects. The WSA was founded on January 1, 1954 to act as the administrative branch of the World Citizen