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Cambodian-Thai border dispute at UN Court

by Sarvina | June 19, 2011 at 3:57 AM

A general view of the start of proceedings at a court room at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands, Monday, May 30, 2011. … Read More»

UPDATE: Iran Hiker Sarah Shourd Released From Prison

June 28, 2010

Sarah Shourd was released from prison in Iran on humanitarian grounds September 14, 2010. Read More »

Join the OneVoice Movement for Israel and Palestine

August 6, 2009

There is a large youth-led movement of hope emerging between Israel and Palestine. With over 650,000 signatories from both Israel and Palestine, the OneVoice Movement has become an international grassroots force. Read More »

Dragon Fighter: One Woman’s Epic Struggle for Peace with China

Rebiya Kadeer with Alexandra Cavelius | Kales Press, 2009 | China/Uyghur Nation

Rebiya Kadeer’s memoir, Dragon Fighter, exposes the bravery of one woman determined to find justice for her people. Sharing a struggle similar to Tibet’s fight for autonomy, the Uyghur Nation has suffered from 60 years of Chinese occupation, including harassment, forced abortions, and even massacre. Read More »

Lemon Tree

Eran Riklis | IFC Films, 2008 | Israel/Palestine

Winner of the 2008 Berlin International Film Festival Audience Award and the Israeli Film Academy Award for best actress, Lemon Tree, with its subtle humor and sunny cinematography, is a delightful, yet devastating film. Read More »

UPDATE: Euna Lee and Laura Ling Pardoned and Released

June 3, 2009

The two American journalists, Euna Lee and Laura Ling, were detained by North Korean authorities on March 17th, 2009 for illegally entering the country. The world was shocked when, in June, they were each sentenced to 12 years of hard labor. Thanks to an immense international outcry and high-level diplomacy, both journalists were pardoned by North Korean leader Kim Jong Il and released home to their families. Read More »

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Dragon Fighter: One Woman’s Epic Struggle for Peace with China

Lemon Tree

UPDATE: Euna Lee and Laura Ling Pardoned and Released