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| Dhaka climate change rally.wmvTue, 02 Dec 2008 08:40:07 -0800 by carooxfamNearly 2,000 women workers from Dhaka wearing masks representing leaders of the worlds leading industrialized nations, the G8, called for richer nations to do more to help poorer countries like Bangladesh whove been affected by the negative impacts of climate change.Protect our agriculture, protect our country, protect our lives from the damaging effects of climate change, they chanted, waving their fists to make their demands. They then took part in a short, but symbolic rally in the capital.Many of those taking part including women who earned a living breaking bricks, and garment workers had never heard of the term climate change. But they all understood that Bangladesh was often battered by weather-related disasters, from cyclones to floods. In the last few years Bangladesh has seen an increase in the intensity and frequency of climate-related problems. But changing temperatures and patterns have meant that weather-related disasters have become less predictable and harder to manage. And that makes it harder for the poorest communities to prepare or respond to increased hazards.The climate change protest was organized by Oxfam and its key partner, the Campaign for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods (CSRL), ahead of the United Nations conference on climate change in Poznan, Poland.The protest in Dhaka was the last of eight events organized across the country, highlighting how climate changes have affecting individual communities living in different geographical locations.CSRL chairperson, Shirin Akter, speaking at the meeting in Dhaka, called on all political parties in Bangladesh to include specific programmes to tackle climate change in their election manifestos. Bangladesh is due to hold national elections at the end of December. She also urged an official government delegation, which will attend the UN conference on climate change in Poznan, Poland next month, to urge G8 leaders to do more to cut their national carbon emissions and to start helping countries like Bangladesh by financing adaptation measures to reduce their vulnerability to the negative impacts of climate change.It is no exaggeration to say that Bangladesh will eventually become one of the most vulnerable countries on earth because of the implications of climate change, said climate change expert, Ahsan Uddin Ahmed, of the Centre for Global Change and one of the speakers at the event. The magnitude of the problem is enormous. Not only for Bangladesh, but all the people affected by climate change, its a clear message: unless the world leaders decide to stop emissions now, many people around the world will become climate victims and climate refugees, this is unacceptable to us.The needs for adaptation and adaptation financing is increasing day by day, he warned. Related: climate change g8 environment women bangladesh | |
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| Free Burma Rangers: White Monkey pt 1Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:57:26 -0800 by cmunkineThe White Monkey videos are a young girl's perspective of life with displaced people in Burma."The White Monkey" is the Karen name for Sahale Eubank, an eight-year-old American girl. The videos are shot in the Karen State of Burma by Ka Paw Say, a Karen Free Burma Ranger team leader. The first 3 minute video, "White Monkey," was shot in a training camp for new Free Burma Ranger relief teams as they prepare to go on humanitarian missions to help people under attack by the Burma Army. The second 5.5 minute video, "White Monkey on a Mission," was shot while on a relief mission. Both are from Sahale's view of her life with the Karen in the jungle. The Eubank family has been involved with Burma since 1993, helping to found the Free Burma Rangers, Burma Intiative, Good Life Club and Christians Concerned for Burma. The Eubanks have three children who go with them into Burma: Sahale-8, Suuzanne-6, and Peter Eliya-3."We love the people of Burma and stand iwth them for justice, freedom, and human dignity. Our family was invited into Burma, and we try to serve the people and God there. The children of Burma are as precious to their parents as ours are to us, and we are glad to be with them. Also, raising our children among a most generous, courageous, and humble people is a blessing and joy for our family. We want to thank all of you who care for the people of Burma." --David Eubank, FBRThere are now 50 FBR teams who give help, hope, and love to the people of Burma. For more information, please contact info@freeburmaranger s.org or see www.freeburmarangers .org and www.prayforburma.org . Related: free burma rangers thailand refugees displaced people landmine relief missionary | |
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| Rwandan Survivor Speaks Out Against GenocideTue, 02 Dec 2008 06:12:00 -0800 by JCPAjerusalemEsther Mujawayo speaks at the State-Sanctioned Incitement to Genocide Conference in Washington, D.C. on September 23, 2008. View the rest of the conference at http://www.jcpa.org. Sponsored by the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish Organizations, International Association of Genocide Scholars, and Yale University's Initiative for the Interdisciplinary Study of Anti-Semitism. Ms. Mujawayo was born in Rwanda and lost much of her family in the massacres that occurred in 1994. She was only able to escape by bribing a soldier to take her and her children to a secure place. She has since moved to Düsseldorf, Germany, where she works in the field of trauma-therapy with refugees. Related: genocide united nations rwanda darfur un international law middle east iran ahmadinejad jerusalem israel refugee | |
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| Rwandan Genocide Survivor Tells Her StoryTue, 02 Dec 2008 06:06:39 -0800 by JCPAjerusalemEsther Mujawayo speaks at the State-Sanctioned Incitement to Genocide Conference in Washington, D.C. on September 23, 2008. View the rest of the conference at http://www.jcpa.org. Sponsored by the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish Organizations, International Association of Genocide Scholars, and Yale University's Initiative for the Interdisciplinary Study of Anti-Semitism. Ms. Mujawayo was born in Rwanda and lost much of her family in the massacres that occurred in 1994. She was only able to escape by bribing a soldier to take her and her children to a secure place. She has since moved to Düsseldorf, Germany, where she works in the field of trauma-therapy with refugees. Related: rwanda genocide africa middle east iran darfur israel jerusalem refugee united nations un international law | |
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| Rangamati protest.wmvTue, 02 Dec 2008 05:17:07 -0800 by carooxfamIndigenous (or adivashi) communities were among people from Bangladeshs isolated south-eastern Chittagong Hill Tract Area taking part in a mass meeting to voice their concerns about climate change and the impact its having on their native forest lands.Nearly 1,000 people, mainly indigenous groups, took part in the activity, which included local cultural performances.Some carried banners calling for indusrialised nations to open their borders so that poor and vulnerable communities adversely affected by climatic changes and forced to move from their lands or climate refugees could find alternative and safer locations for their families.Others held banners calling on the worlds richest countries to drastically cut their greenhouse gas emissions and compensate poor nations like Bangladesh. They urged financial help to allow communities to protect themselves from the negative impacts caused by rising sea levels, including unpredictable weather patterns and flash flooding. Marginalised indigenous villagers in the Chittagong Hill Tract areas say weather patterns have become unpredictable and flash flooding has increased in recent years, causing land erosion and damaging their crops livelihoods. People are already worried about climate change. It affects their livelihoods, said Arun Kanti Chakma, executive director of the Assistance for the Livelihood of the Origins (ALO), one of the event organizers.Already cultivation is being affected, people are not getting good crop production because of irregular rainfall and sometimes very heavy rainfall, or no rain at all. Its become a big problem for us and people here are already among the most marginalized.The climate change protest was organized by Oxfam and the Campaign for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods (CSRL), an alliance of more than 150 civic groups, in the run up to the United Nations conference on climate change in Poznan, Poland. In the last few years Bangladesh, already prone to cyclones and other weather-disasters, has seen an increase in the intensity and frequency of climate related problems. Changing conditions have meant weather-related disasters have become less predictable and more difficult to manage. A lack of information and resources makes it harder for the poorest communities to prepare or respond to increased hazards. Related: rangamati protest | |
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| Rwanda RockMon, 01 Dec 2008 17:46:11 -0800 by stuiedamanThis is my fourth music video project I did for English class 08. This is about the Rwandan Genocide. I got a 100% on this project.Lyrics:Back in nineteen-ninety-four ,The assassination caused a war.Juvénal's plane was shot down,Now to Rwanda they were bound.If I leave it could be death.I would take my final breath.Half-a-millio n lost their lives.All those widows once were wives.Children and their families gone.Although so short 'seemed so long.Hutu militia raided their home.They were left to be alone.The Hutus were the cause of this.The Tutsis were the poor victims.Three months of genocide.In Rwanda most have died.(chorus)Our home is gone. Our food is gone,It can't seem to get any worse.Rwanda. Rwanda.Protect me till July.Bombs go off in mid-air.Hutus shooting guns.Rwanda. Rwanda.Protect me till July.(verse 2)The economy was not doing good.Their leader's plane was shot down.This inspired many to rise.Many bad ones that despise.Us Rwandens didn't do much.I had no goal, nothing to touch.I knew if I fought back.My life would be something I lack.Many kids, just like me.Were left orphaned without plea.Many of us were left to die.My parents were killed I started to cry.My neighbors were to massacre,Or else they'd be massacred.So they did their job unwillingly.I wish this didn't have to be.(chorus)Mama's gone. Papa's is gone,It can't seem to get any worse.Rwanda. Rwanda.Protect me till July.Bombs go off in mid-air.Hutus shooting guns.Rwanda. Rwanda.Protect me till July.(verse 3)Telegrams and messages were sent.To bring them over is what it meant.The United Nations sent their armies.They thought it would help maybe.France stood by and held our hand.Now our villages were heavily manned.They made sure that we were safe.They made sure that we weren't waifed.Our government has been fixed.Now it isn't badly mixed.We've got our leader he's been good.Just like the last few should.The refugees are in jail.They've been caught and punished.It was fair and thankfully well.On that they have to dwell.(chorus)France is here. Safety's here.It can't seem to get any worse.Rwanda. Rwanda.Protect me till July.Bombs go off in mid air.Hutus shooting guns.Rwanda. Rwanda.Protect me till July.France is here. Safety's here.It can't seem to get any worse.Rwanda. Rwanda.Protect me till July.Bombs go off in mid air.Hutus shooting guns.Rwanda. Rwanda.Protect me till July. Related: rwanda genocide africa tutsis school project music video | |
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| Basketcase - Greenday [RSMV]Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:01:50 -0800 by jw2productionsThanks to Celtic elf10, Stripper3546, and that cool girl in the skillcape:P. I know this isnt the best video there is, but i put it together in like 90 minutes. I can assure you the quality of my videos will get better. Since im transferring between accounts this week (Nov30-Dec7) Its been hard to perfect these music videos. But anyways, thanks for watching and i hope you enjoy =)Disclaimer....Rune Scape is a registered trademark of JaGeX Limited. I do not claim, or have any, affiliation with JaGeX Ltd.You can play runescape at : www.runescape.comThe songs areBasketcase - GreendayPrayer of a refugee - Rise Against Related: best cash earn exchange f2p fast grand guide making money noob noobs oak p2p planks run runescape runner snakemg | |
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