International Day of Remembrance and Dignity of the Victims of the Genocide and the Prevention of this Crime

The 9th of December is the anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.  Also called the Genocide Convention, is an international law instrument that codified genocide as a crime. Genocide is the intentional destruction of a particular group through killing, serious physical or mental …

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

World Health Organization (WHO) – “A Day For all” International Day of People With Disabilities (United Nations) – “Not all disabilities are visible” Since 1992 - December 3 has been promoted by the United Nations, as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.  It is celebrated to support the dignity, rights and well-being of persons …

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Around the world at least one woman in three has been beaten, raped, violently attacked, coerced into sex, or otherwise abused. Most often the abuser is a member of her own family. Increasingly, gender-based violence is recognized as a major public health concern and a violation of human rights. Most forms of violence are not …

LETTER: VETERANS DESERVE BETTER TREATMENT

Korean War veteran Kenneth Jeffery outside the Wedgeport Legion in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia - SaltWire Network file photo I write regarding the Oct. 13th editorial “Veterans Affairs backlog mind-boggling.” First of all, thank you for highlighting this issue to Canadians. Veterans and their families do need more than thanks from the government and a …