On 24th July a conference was held in Durban to discuss issues of xenophobia. There were 6 issues that were discussed. Defining xenophobia, manifestation of it, why xenophobia exists, how… Continue reading Zero Tolerance on Xenophobia
Category: September 2007
Why the Nails Grow
By Lalit Surjan – Vice President of All India Peace and Solidarity Organisation At the end of the tunnel you see a flicker of light, only to realise that another tunnel… Continue reading Why the Nails Grow
Is Bottled Water the Option
By Satyagraha Reporter While the quality of water in South Africa is said to be among the best in the world, we nevertheless see bottled water being consumed extensively in… Continue reading Is Bottled Water the Option
Tell us what were eating
A survey conducted by the research company, Synovate, found that 82% of respondents want food to be labeled if it contained genetically modified ingredients Consumers are growing impatient with government… Continue reading Tell us what were eating
Happenings
THE KNZ PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA will be performing at the Durban City Hall on 13, 20 and 27 September 2007. Shows start at 19:30. Ticket prices range from R50 – R160.… Continue reading Happenings
To Free a Woman
By Suvani Naidoo It has been agreed upon by the global community at large that women around the world have been unjustly oppressed and abused by their respective communities for… Continue reading To Free a Woman
Satyagraha Outstanding Community Service Awards
The Satyagraha Outstanding Community Service Awards are awarded by the Satyagraha-in Pursuit of Truth newspaper to South Africans who have been outstanding in their contribution and service to their communities… Continue reading Satyagraha Outstanding Community Service Awards
A Tribute to a Brave Women
By Maggie Govender She spent 3 months in a small room with 7 other women while genocide raged outside…. The Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Peace and Reconciliation and the… Continue reading A Tribute to a Brave Women
Kazakhstan Hosts International Conference against Nuclear Weapons
According to a news report, Kazakhstan hosted a conference entitled "Kazakhstan's way to a nuclear weapon-free world" to mark the 16th anniversary of the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site's closure.” The… Continue reading Kazakhstan Hosts International Conference against Nuclear Weapons
India’s innovative strategy to help the poor
Maulshree Seth writes about an innovative scheme that has been introduced by India to promote reproductive health care. She says that a "Health Voucher" system for reproductive health services, has… Continue reading India’s innovative strategy to help the poor