STK'ler & NGO'lar

"Sık sık insanların bombalara değil yemeğe ihtiyaçlarının olduklarını, militarizme, küresel iktidarlara karşı kayıtsız kalmayacağımızı herkesden; VİCDANLARINI HAREKETE geçirmelerini istedik."

The first prize for today's Fossil of the day award is given to Italy, for its intervention at a side-event.

Yesterday the Kyoto Protocol came into full force with the adoption of the Marrakech Accords and the Annex B Parties are working, even if imperfectly to meet their obligations. By ECO

A while back I came to realize that people seem to want things to be complicated. Simple solutions are uniformly treated with skepticism, while complicated solutions are hailed as being salvation. By Benjamin Shender

"Zorla tıbbi muayene vücut bütünlüğüne saldırı olduğu kadar, bu muayenenin Mehmet TARHAN'ın cinsel tercihini belirlemeye dönük olduğu düşünüldüğünde, ayrımcılık içeren, insan onuruna aykırı bir işlem olduğu açıktır. Bu nedenle Askeri Yargıtay kararından derhal dönmelidir."

How will we know the collapse is upon us? The warning signs may be here already. We have already written of hurricanes Katrina and Rita as possibly the "opening shots" in the collapse of the oil infrastructure. We will probably learn this winter whether we are correct. By Steve Thomas

STK'ların hazırladığı Şemdinli olaylarını araştırma ve inceleme raporu

But net forest loss slowing down – FAO presents new global forest figures

Workers' representatives and trade union activists from around the country met in Caracas on October 21-22, in the National Gathering of Workers towards the Recovery of Companies. By Jorge Martin

The system of imperialism was put in the dock during the 16th World Festival of Youth and Students in Caracas.

Mick Jagger runs with the 'neocon' meme. By Justin Raimondo

It is now widely accepted in the scientific community that climate change will lead to both incremental and rapid ecological change and disruption.

The U.S. military is conducting secretive operations in Paraguay and reportedly building a new base there. Human rights groups and military analysts in the region believe trouble is brewing. However, the U.S. embassy in Paraguay denies the base exists and describes the military activity as routine.

Governments including Japan, Korea, Mexico and the United States are planning to use new World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations to dismantle a wide range of national laws protecting the environment, social well-being and health.

Although health assessments of internally dislaced persons in Darfur have been reported, very little is known about the women's health and mental health needs in these populations. By Lynn Lawry, Glen Kim, Rabih Torbay

The Marijuana Policy Project provided funding for the research discussed in this report. Daniel Egan provided excellent research assistance.

"Duruşmada Tarhan'a destek vermeye gelen yaklaşık 30 vicdani retçiden 3'ü de bakaya ve yoklama kaçağı oldukları gerekçesiyle göz altına alındı."

Vicdani/total retçi Mehmet Tarhan, bugün yapılan duruşması sonucunda verilen tutukluluğunun sürmesi kararına ve gördüğü işkencelere karşı, halen tutuklu bulunduğu Sivas Askeri Cezaevi'nde, Saat 16.30 itibarıyle açlık grevine başladı.

The US Government's stance on climate change has been strongly criticised by environmentalists, following a radio interview in which a high level official questioned the scientific facts behind global warming.

"A dream is a goal glimmering in the distance; it is an inner calling that, when accomplished, serves as the rites of passage into wisdom."

"Orduya giriyorsanız, savaşmaya hazır olmalısınız. Ama her savaşta değil. İstifa ediyorum, çünkü haksız ve gayrı meşru bir savaşta dövüşmek istemiyorum. Iraklıların pek çok şeye ihtiyacı var: Tıbbi malzemeye, altyapılarının yeniden inşa edilmesine, işe, aşa.

Seven years ago Michael Mann introduced a graph that became an iconic symbol of humanity's contribution to global warming. He has been defending his science ever since. By David Appell

Tüm Avrupa'da ve dünyanın geri kalanındaki bazı ülkelerde sendikalar, kitle örgütleri, siyasi partiler, savaş karşıtı kampanyalar ve sivil toplum kuruluşları, 19 Mart 2005 Küresel eylem gününde, ABD ve işgal güçlerinin Irak'a saldırışının ikinci yıldönümünde işgale karşı çıkan gösteriler örgütleyere

"Askerlik eğitiminin önemli bir kısmı kadınları aşağılamayı içeriyor. Mesela "Kız gibi tutma tüfeği!" deniyor. Mutfakta patates soyan veya bulaşık yıkayan ere "Fatma" veya "Ayşe" diyerek aşağılanıyor...

The report jointly issued by Focus on the Global South and GRAIN in October 2004 on Iraq's new patent law has received a lot of attention worldwide. It has also generated a misunderstanding that we wish to clarify. By Grain

The Mainstream media only focus on the natural causes of disasters like the Indian Ocean tsunamis. What's the wider context? By Social Worker

United for Peace and Justice urges everyone who can to converge in Washington, DC on January 20. We encourage you to participate in the creative, powerful protest activities being organized by two groups: the DC Anti-War Network (DAWN)) and Turn Your Back on Bush.

This call for a united effort of antiwar forces came from organizers and activists at the December 4 Emergency Antiwar Conference in New York City. It was greeted with thunderous applause and a renewed determination to be in the streets to fight the illegal occupation of Iraq.

5 Aralık 2004'de başlayıp 15 Mayıs 2005'e kadar sürecek bir kampanya başlatıyoruz. Türkiye'de yaşanan savaşa, keskin taraflara, savaşa sırtını dönen koca bir topluma, hiçbirşey yokmuş gibi davranan devlete ve medyaya karşı bir kampanya...