A new protocol signed this August at the SADC summit (Southern Africa Development Community) may lessen inequality and gender discrimination. The changes are positive though action is necessary to jump start new plans. For more information: http://www.lexp

Elm Dance Page from Joanna Macy's website This page has the song, story, lyrics and MP3. The GaiaVic Facilitators Network has the Seeds2 version in its File Library under Resource Files. Text from the page: Around the planet, as people gather to work toget

Source: International Council on Human Rights Policy By: International Council on Human Rights Policy Published: June 24, 2008 Climate change policies have so far ignored the likely human rights impacts, according to a new report published by the Internati

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http://topics.developmentgateway.org/environment/rc/ItemDetail.do?itemId=1139342 Indigenous peoples around the world will bear the brunt of climate change – but they are also armed with traditional knowledge that can be critical to survive its effects. IUC

As Africa only utilizes 4% of its water resources, climate change continues to hit the continent hard. This article describes not only the struggles but also Africa Water Week, March 26-28, and the cooperation of NGO's and communities to bring about change

source.] The African Women Leaders Project (AWLP) is an 18-month Club of Madrid (www.clubmadrid.org) initiative that provides support to high-level women leaders in Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Uganda. Nine missions to the target countries will be organized,

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