By Indhrannie Pillay Gerald Patrick Kearney, fondly referred to as Paddy, was born on 28 August 1942 in Pietermaritzburg. He matriculated from St Charles’ College in Pietermaritzburg in 1959. His… Continue reading Paddy Kearney Icon of Peace and Nonviolence
Category: March 2008
Gandhi and Satyagraha Validity and Relevance Part Two
By Dr C. Sheela Reddy, PhD Assistant Professor, Dept. of Political Science & Public Administration, SV University, Tirupati A three part series of a paper presented by Dr C Sheela… Continue reading Gandhi and Satyagraha Validity and Relevance Part Two
Biodiversity and Land Reforms – A Neglected Linkage
By S. Faizi, Trivandrum – India. [Faizi is a renowned ecologist specializing in international environmental policy. In the wake of South Africa’s redistribution of land and agricultural policy redevelopment, this… Continue reading Biodiversity and Land Reforms – A Neglected Linkage
Interest Rates and You
“Interest rates are prices for loanable funds or prices of funds invested lent out or borrowed for various periods of time” What are interest rates? Very often we hear economists… Continue reading Interest Rates and You
Laureus Sports Awards recognizes PeacePlayers International
Co-Founders of PeacePlayers International (PPI), Brendan and Sean Tuohey, were presented with the prestigious Laureus Sport for Good Award, which honors individuals who make a contribution to society through sport,… Continue reading Laureus Sports Awards recognizes PeacePlayers International
Shaping Progress – International Womens Day 2008
By Satyagraha Reporters This year marks the hundredth anniversary of the march organized by women workers against the gross conditions of work that they faced. Today a hundred years later… Continue reading Shaping Progress – International Womens Day 2008
Phoenix Learners Represent S A in World Debates
Satyagraha Reporter In South Africa National Water Week is commemorated during 17-22 March. The theme for National Water Week 2008 is “Water: sustaining lives, enabling growth.” Solvista Secondary School hosted… Continue reading Phoenix Learners Represent S A in World Debates
Leaders of Different Faiths Decry Death of Archbishop
Leaders of different faiths in Religions for Peace joined together in March to decry the death of Most Rev. Paulos Faraj Rahho, the Chaldean Catholic archbishop. He was kidnapped after… Continue reading Leaders of Different Faiths Decry Death of Archbishop
India: Nurturing the Rural Sanitation Revolution
Almost all the world’s population lacks proper sanitation. Inadequate sanitation is a major contributing factor to the cause of diseases in developing countries such as India. Gandhi once said “Sanitation… Continue reading India: Nurturing the Rural Sanitation Revolution
Jaipur Conference explores ideas for resolving conflicts
Global Peace Initiative of Women (GPW) held a conference in Jaipur, India during March 6-10. The four-day conference brought together women from conflict zones around the world and top female… Continue reading Jaipur Conference explores ideas for resolving conflicts