Why Did Australia Abstain from the Vote on UN Status for Palestine?
Why did Australia abstain from voting for UN Observer Status for Palestine? This was my question. I found my answer below. Very pleased to see Gareth Evans lobbying below.
I understand Australia is starting to make its break from the US and Israel, I see that as a move towards peace.… Continue reading
Palestine Observing the Equality of a Steady State
The times are a chang’n. Moving towards equality in the eyes of the law is a starting point. Finding a place around the table of the United Nations is a good way of uniting nations in equality. This is what begins the peace process of inclusivity opening minds and then ears and… Continue reading
Obama Dreams of a Peace Built on Freedom and Dignity
I just listened to President Obama’s acceptance speech and could feel the power of love and unity permeating his words. I recall some cynical media commentary saying ‘where is the hope?’ you only had to listen to his words to feel his optimism and calling as President. These are the times for real leaders to… Continue reading
Vote 1: A Civil Manifesto For Social and Sustainable Prosperity
I wrote this at 4am in the morning feeling inspired. I then sent it to all the politicians in the Australian Parliament. I didn’t receive any comment but I exercised my citizenship. I also last year placed it on Obama’s blog, I wondered how it would be received. I think I speak for many people.… Continue reading
Vision: Celebrating Democracy
This paper was an exploratory proposal to design an event to celebrate democracy. REAL HOPES is a framework I developed as a values based curriculum to provide a foundation for learning peace and anti-bullying.
Imagine what happens when we all come together and celebrate democracy and build upon it.
Celebrating Democracy
Why Not A Department of Peace & Democracy?
A Department of Peace & Democracy would be a new ministry where the focus is peace building rather than preparing for conflict.
Remember: What we focus on expands.
DEPARTMENT OF PEACE AND DEMOCRACY
Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese Philosopher (700BC) who believed in action, stated that… Continue reading