Women are gaining influence as leaders throughout the world fighting for peace, justice, the environment and civil society. In this program we profile three courageous women elders honoring their lives of dedication to far reaching social movements. We¹ll hear their personal stories and hear about their current work.
Australia's Dr. Helen Caldicott is the premier spokesperson for the worldwide anti-nuclear movement. The Smithsonian Institute named her one of the most influential women of the 20th century. Dolores Huerta co-founded the United Farm Workers of America and is a tireless advocate for social justice; Mairead Corrigan Maguire won the Nobel Peace Prize for organizing a grassroots non-violence movement in Northern Ireland.Featuring:
Dr. Helen Caldicott, founder, Nuclear Policy Research Institute; Dolores Huerta, co-founder, United Farm Workers of America; Mairead Corrigan Maguire, co-founder, Community of the Peace People.
Senior Producer/Host: Tena Rubio
Contributing Freelance Producer: Lynn Feinerman
Guest Host: Sandina Robbins
For more information:
The Peace People
224 Lisburn Road
Belfast, BT9 6GE, Northern Ireland
44-0-2890-663465; info@peacepeople.com
www.peacepeople.com
Dolores Huerta Foundation
Post Office Box 9189
Bakersfield, California 93309
661-322-3033
www.doloreshuerta.org
Nuclear Policy Research Institute
4423 Lehigh Rd #337
College Park, MD 20740
202-822-9800; info@helencaldicott.com
www.nuclearpolicy.org
United Farm Workers
National Headquarters
PO Box 62
29700 Woodford-Tehachapi Road
Keene, CA 93531
661-823-6250
www.ufw.org
Other helpful links:
Radio Campesina Network
www.campesina.com
Nobel Laureates Decade for Culture of Peace and Nonviolence
www.nobelweb.org
United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization
U.N.E.S.C.O.
www.unesco.org
United Nations
www.un.org
Amnesty International
www.amnesty.org.uk
Peace Council, USA.
www.peacecouncil.org
Greener News Room
Keywords:: NUCLEAR LABOR FARM WORKERS ENVIRONMENT AMNESTY IRELAND NOBEL PEACE
1 comment:
I heard Helen Caldecott speak back in 1983 in Berkeley. Within months I was arrested for blockading the Livermore Lab Nuclear Weapons facility. She is about as inspiring as anyone can be.
These days I am trying to get the word out about my new children’s fantasy adventure “The Call to Shakabaz,” which teaches young people the fundamental principles of nonviolence as practiced by Dr. King and Gandhi and is a rollicking good read to boot. This book is exceptionally different because it does not depend on a gory violent battle scene for the climax. Instead it demonstrates a peaceful resolution to conflict. In addition, all the characters in the book are Black. There are very few books for children in this genre with all Black characters. The book will be officially “launched” on January 15, 2007, in honor of Dr. King’s birthday, but copies are already in print and are selling like hotcakes in my little part of the world. Children, parents, teachers, and librarians are reading this book and loving it (Bob Spear at “Heartland Reviews” identified the book as a recommended title for reluctant readers because you can’t put it down). Please help me get the word out! Visit my website at www.wozabooks.com.
This book is a great way to introduce children and teens to new perspectives on the uselessness of war and the power of peaceful conflict resolution.
Amy
PS -- If you have a moment go to my website and click on the articles link which will take you to Everyday Practices for Young People Who Want to Help Save the World -- read the long version! If you don't have time then well just read the broadsheet.
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