While December heralds the end of the year festivities, and we take this opportunity to wish all our readers a very happy festive period, there are also some very important… Continue reading Editorial Comment – December 2007
Category: Satyagraha
Globalization of the Gandhian Way
By Nereshnee Govender The Satyagraha Centenary International Conference on “Globalization of the Gandhian Way: Sociology, Politics and Science of Satyagraha” was held at Jawaharlal Nehru University(JNU) in New Delhi from… Continue reading Globalization of the Gandhian Way
Chris Hani Remembered
Compiled by Satyagraha Reporters April 10th marks the 15th anniversary of the death of liberation struggle leader Martin Thembisile (Chris) Hani. Hani was assassinated outside his Boksburg home, in front… Continue reading Chris Hani Remembered
Gandhi and Satyagraha Validity and Relevance Part Three
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 Three
Human Health Affected by Climate Change
Compiled by Satyagraha Reporters The month of April is commemorated as World Health Month incorporating National Polio Eradication Awareness Week from 6-12th April, World Health Day on the 7th, World… Continue reading Human Health Affected by Climate Change
Is the public losing faith in democracy?
Despite years of economic growth, life is not improving for most South Africans. This has shaken people’s confidence in our democratic institutions, according to an annual audit by the Institute… Continue reading Is the public losing faith in democracy?
Name changes can help inculcate patriotism and pride
The renaming of roads, streets and public buildings in South Africa has been met with mixed emotion from citizens. Many argue that it is a waste of money that can… Continue reading Name changes can help inculcate patriotism and pride
Submission to DOE on Proposed School Pledge
By Satyagraha Reporter A mini-conference hosted by the Chatsworth Youth Centre, Satyagraha – In Pursuit of Truth, Government Communication Information System (GCIS), the Chatsworth Education Centre, Democracy Development Programme (DDP)… Continue reading Submission to DOE on Proposed School Pledge
Jail Inmates Recite Prayer for Harmony
India: Mumbai Sarvodaya Mandal has been organising many programmes in jails with the aim of transforming jail inmates. Swati Sathe Superintendent of Arthur Road Jail has suggested that Mumbai Sarvodaya… Continue reading Jail Inmates Recite Prayer for Harmony
International Appeal to Ban Cluster Bombs
(New York, 18 April 2008) Senior leaders of different faiths from Religions for Peace joined an international movement to help ban cluster bombs, which like landmines kill and maim innocent… Continue reading International Appeal to Ban Cluster Bombs