Stanford University: Deliberating on Democracy
This is critical at this time. It is so important that democracy is a lived reality. I am curious what would the people say if they really had a voice and were informed. Could be exciting. I doubt in Australia if anyone in the public would have been concerned about refugees… 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
Are Universities Preparing Us For Work or Life?
This is a poem I felt inspired to write in response to the Humanities and Arts cuts at La Trobe University. I studied Peace Studies at this university and it was one of the most significant years of my life. I found out recently the Lecturer, an expert on Gandhi, retired and was not replaced.… Continue reading
Pakistan: Why Is A Little Girl Shot for Wanting Education?
My message is to those who believe females are less than males and not economically viable. In truth they are equal and become the source of love in all families. Who do children run to when they are hurt? They run to their mothers. What of the son’s mother, how does he… Continue reading
International Day of The Girl: Empower Girls To Be Powerful Changemakers
Girls and born equal to males, taking free choices away from females creates abuse and oppression, how can women and men create happy functional families when females are seen as less. The attitude towards females is modelled by fathers and other family members and passed onto son’s. Economically they are seen as a… Continue reading