Category: Social Justice
worldwide social justice issues
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Worlds Apart – a Justice Poem
Worlds Apart is a justice poem. Sadly, the gap between the decision-makers and power holders appears to be widening every day. Worlds Apart Dear Ruling Classes Bespoke suitsFine FoodsBulging walletsSlick limos disqualify you from decision-makingpower-wieldingtax-imposing while swanning around Try living below the poverty lineand get back to meif you’re still alive
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Migrants or Refugees
In the migrants or refugees head-to-head, the word migrant has been – rightly or wrongly – gaining traction. So, what defines a refugee? Here’s the UN definition. A refugee is someone who has been forced to flee his or her country because of persecution, war or violence. A refugee has a well-founded fear of persecution for reasons of race,…
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Christianity and Social Justice
Reflecting on the meaning of Christianity this Christmas, I ponder the relationship between Christianity and social justice. Although Christmas is laden with commercialism, the true meaning of Christmas and what Jesus stood for emerges. Christ had a simple message: 30 “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with…
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Anti Austerity Protests #GilletJaune
Are we to see more anti austerity protests around the globe now that the #yellowvests / #giletjaune protests in France have yielded some results? In many parts of the world, the fallout of the 2008 financial crisis has been shouldered by the working poor. Governments introduced austerity measures to bring countries back to prosperity. Meanwhile,…
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Social Justice and Art Merge
Many writers, visual artists, poets, and musicians have channelled their creative endeavours into a fight for social justice and art. But how do social justice and art merge? Artists create to express a desire for equality, create a focal point, and a means of protest. In this context, it seems entirely fitting, that UNESCO has included reggae…
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#fightinequality, #BDS, #endpoverty
Whatever criticism you may have of social media, platforms like Facebook and Twitter have been instrumental campaigning tools for many charities and activist groups. Hashtags have provided a focal point for those fighting for change and seeking justice. #fightinequality, #BDS, #endpoverty are examples of how online campaigns can gather momentum and bring about real and…
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How Can I Help End Poverty?
Wednesday, October 17 is the UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty Day. World poverty statistics are harrowing, so you might ask yourself, how can I help end poverty? But before we look at ways of eradicating world poverty, let’s look at the relevant statistics. World Poverty Statistics According to the World Bank, efforts…
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How Can I Make a Difference in the World?
So, you’re asking how can I make a difference in the world? I will tell you right now: Choose Your Leaders Carefully – Shop Ethically! I’ve been thinking about equality and justice or the lack thereof. My heart goes out to the people all over the world who suffer the worst kinds of plights, tragedies, and…
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The Rise and Rise of Prejudice
Prejudice Respect Coloured people, you’re worthless! Foreign people, you’re despicable! Poor people, you’re animals! Coloured people show me your shades. Foreign people teach me your ways. Poor people join me at my table. Fat people don’t go out! Disabled people lock yourselves away! Spotty people hide! Fat people show off your curves! Disabled people teach…