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Realities of the regime: The persecution of the Baha'is of Iran

jhrryerson — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:03:59 +0000

Despite being one of the world's most widespread religions, little is known in the West of the Baha'i faith. In it's homeland of Iran, Baha'is have been persecuted by their government for years. As rebellion against the government continues to be expressed in the streets of Tehran, the government has stepped up efforts to use the Baha'is of Iran as scapegoats for the country's turmoil. Find out how Iran's largest religious minority is being systematically targeted behind the closed doors of the regime.

Christians face deadly persecution in Egypt

jhrryerson — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:27:19 +0000

JHR Ryerson's Jacky Habib reports on increasing tensions between Muslims and Christians in Egypt, and how Toronto's Coptics are reacting to it.

Director of Human Rights Watch in Canada speaks out about Toronto Film Festival

jhrryerson — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:08:10 +0000

The Human Rights Watch Film Festival begins on February 24 and ends on March 6 in Toronto. For more information regarding the films, times and venues, visit http://humanrightsfilmfestival.ca/.

To inquire about $5 tickets, please contact Jessika Berns at U of T at jessika.berns@utoronto.ca.

World Vision relief worker in Haiti describes scene

jhrryerson — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:34:50 +0000

Collapsed buildings, homes and hospitals. Orphaned children, parents who’ve lost their children and elders who have no caretakers. Foreign sights, sounds and smells. This is Haiti. A disaster zone.

Olivia Ward on women's rights

jhrryerson — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:35:03 +0000

In this interview, Sachin Seth talks to seasoned Toronto Star journalist Olivia Ward about her 2008 article regarding the worst countries in which a woman can live.

Olivia also discusses the fate of women in Iraq and whether their lives have been bettered or worsened by the American invasion.

Take a listen.

Malnutrition in India

jhrryerson — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 20:24:39 +0000

Hunger is one of the most urgent human rights issues of our time. It affects millions around the world, even in countries that are experiencing economic growth during these tough economic times.

We all know of the hunger issues that plague Africa, however, there are states and areas in India where hunger is more widespread and severe than parts of the African continent.

The past and future of HIV/AIDS treatment

jhrryerson — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:20:16 +0000

Last Tuesday was World AIDS Day. A day we set aside to remember those who have perished as a result of the disease, and a day we use to honor those who battle it bravely.

This year has been a progressive one, in terms of treatment and accessibility to treatments. Though many have died as a result of HIV/AIDS, the overall number of those infected has not risen in the last two years.

Outstanding Volunteers: Fort York Food Bank

sachinseth — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:44:32 +0000

Almost one third of Toronto’s entire population visited a food bank last year, an astonishingly large number for a developed North American metropolis.

I went to Fort York with many questions in an effort to find out how the food bank copes with such large demand. But instead of coming away with answers, I quickly fell in love with the men and women who work there. Their pasts, in some cases heartbreaking, and their ambition, in some cases inspiring.