Restless Beings

Business, Natural Resources and Human Rights

2012-02-16T16:51:39+00:00

Ending complicity in conflict: how international efforts have attempted to break the link between extractive industries and human rights abuses.

The hard road out of Afghanistan | Counterfire

2012-02-09T20:07:32+00:00

They say war brings people closer together because you suddenly find yourself amongst people of different backgrounds and class. You are no longer the daughter of a general, no longer a well respected doctor or a teacher. You are just like everybody else because war does not see colour, race or status.

The ''Lost Souls'' of the Rohingya

2012-02-04T02:06:19+00:00

You want what I want...

Why I Have Joined Restless Beings

2012-02-03T13:01:54+00:00

I first heard about Restless Beings whilst attending a photography exhibition by Ruhul Abdin, one of the founders of Paraa, another charitable organisation doing great work.

The Bromley-by-Bow Centre was unknown to me and I walked right past it down a deserted residential street. It was dark and I had no idea where I was going. Heading back towards where I had come from I met some people who were also lost and also attending the event. We made it.

2012: Let the Ugandan Dream prevail

2012-01-31T20:24:28+00:00

I take this opportunity to thank everybody and use this space to talk with you about the future we face together. Though at times it may seem uncertain, the future is ours to decide, ours to define and ours to win, and I know we will.This is the time we must reflect boldly as our resolve is being tested, but the Ugandan Dream and we as a nation must prevail. Overcoming the challenges we face today requires a new vision for tomorrow the true and original Ugandan dream. We must move forward...

Summit Foundation (SUFO)

2012-01-31T20:04:59+00:00

SUFO is a Ugandan based charity founded in 2008 with a mission to contribute to ending poverty and injustices in the world through building the capacity of the local young men and women to effectively conduct policy research, analyses and advocacy; provide and sustain credible policy ideas; and establish strategic partnerships with civil societies and governments to meaningfully strengthen adherence to fundamental human rights, deepen local democracy and expand livelihoods opportunities for...

The Rohingya Cultural Gathering

2012-01-30T14:59:11+00:00

Earlier this week, the Burma Rohingya Organisation UK (BROUK) held a cultural interchange gathering at the Burma Campaign Office in Old Street, London. Every month the Burma Campaign Office holds these gatherings for all the ethnic groups of Burma to come together and learn about the different cultures. They believe that together the ethnic minorities of Burma are stronger, as Nant Bwa Bwa Phan (Burma Campaign Office volunteer) said at the start of the gathering "Burma is all of ours".

Nowhere People: Photo essays on the faces of the Stateless

2012-01-15T13:22:07+00:00

Nowhere People is a series of photographic works exploring the haunting lives of the stateless and bares their invisible voices for the world to witness. Amongst the stateless are the Nubians in Kenya, the Dalits in Nepal and the Rohingya in Burma.

Will We See World War III In 2012?

2011-12-25T00:38:27+00:00

For the past decade, the public has heard vociferous rhetoric from the White House and the Israeli government about Iran and their nuclear capabilities. In November 2002, the then Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon said "the day after" the Iraq war ends, full attention should be given to Iran. The Iraq invasion officially ended this month, so we must now ask: what now?

AK Akillez Restless Freestyle

2011-12-24T15:40:07+00:00

Akillez is one of the current artists who supports RestlessBeings causes and working closely with us to raise the volume on human rights abuses and voice the struggles that go unheard.

Burma- A Secret Genocide

2011-12-20T01:07:48+00:00

The Burmese are carrying out what we call ethnic cleansing. We dont want to fight, but we have to. The moment we give up there will be no Karen in this world. Colonel Nadah Mya, Commander of the KNLA

Lowkey, Venezuela and the soundtrack to the struggle

2011-12-18T14:45:00+00:00

M: I found the information provided by Lowkey very inspiring and hope that those of you reading this will also be inspired by the people of Venezuela and their struggle for an equal world.

Restless Beings at European Leadership Conference 2011

2011-12-13T17:23:54+00:00

Friday 9^th December 2011 saw the beginning of the European Leadership Conference 2011 in London. The conference was co-organised by the Universal Peace Federation and the Women’s Peace Federation; both international organisations with values of peace, freedom and justice at the core of their goals. The conference was truly international in nature and brought together individuals from all over the world from different walks of life; including students, government officials, former heads of states, NGO representatives, charity directors, international diplomats amongst others. Restless Beings was privileged enough to have been invited to participate in the conference taking place in the Houses of Parliament and the Universal Peace Federation’s headquarters in London.

Human Rights Day 2011 - Freedom!

2011-12-10T09:37:45+00:00

To celebrate international Human Rights day, Restless Beings invited Poetic Pilgrimage to perform to a Gala Dinner with delegates from the European Leadership Conference at the House of Lords. After the main performance as everyone cleared away, we were treated to this awesome coming together of creative minds :)

International Human Rights Day 2011: Dignity Through Passion and Creativity

2011-12-10T02:40:33+00:00

On Friday 9th December, to mark International Human Rights day, more than 200 delegates from across the globe, from UN delegates to former heads of states to the leading youth thinkers, gathered at the European Leadership Conference held at the House of Lords in London.

Restless Beings were approached in the immediate aftermath of Human Writes 2 and were asked to speak on panel to discuss the issue of 'How to make dignity a reality?'

I delivered a short speech on this, and have uploaded the transcript below. The important message to bear in mind, is that to be able to discuss human Rights, we must first start at dignity and its validity towards measuring progress.

Restless Beings at European Leadership Conference 2011

2011-12-09T01:44:47+00:00

Restless Beings have been invited to the European Leadership Conference due to be held in London on 9th, 10th and 11th December to coincide with International Human Rights day on December 10th.

We've been invited to speak on a panel at the House of Lords on Friday 9th December to discuss 'How to make dignity a reality?'. This is huge news for us, as, with your continued support over the last three and a half years, we are are able to raise awareness and voice the voiceless of the most marginalised communities across the world. It is a huge achievement that this International Human Writes day, the organisation that you guys have been supporting and watching make small pathways on the frenzy that is mainstream media, together, we are able to stand tall in our achievement of taking our humble projects and their beneficieries all the way to the House of Lords.

Trip to Kyrgyzstan

2011-12-06T02:58:12+00:00

This year during April (2011), the directors of Restless Beings embarked on a research field trip to Kyrgyzstan to further their research for the bride kidnapping project. Whilst in Kyrgyzstan, the directors met with individuals, groups, organisations who have immensely contributed to the gradual development of the project.

Victims of bride kidnapping came forward to share their stories, they come in all ages from women in their 60's to teenage girls, evidently, illustrating that this epidemic has been around for generations and has not been dealt with.

Thoughts on: ‘The Strangers Within: A Portrait of the Roma’

2011-11-30T16:00:36+00:00

On 21^st November 2011 a documentary, ‘The Strangers Within: a portrait of the Roma’, was screened; a film that captured personal accounts and snapshots of events and struggles of the Roma Gypsy community within Europe.

Afghan women: the story behind the propaganda

2011-11-29T20:30:10+00:00

We don't have to dig too deep into the Afghan culture to find out that it is often its women that face restrictions within the family and wider community and that their role in society is very limited. For a long time I have been searching for a book about the women of Afghanistan, then I came across Dear Zariby Zarghuna Kargar.

Restless Beings talks life, music and human rights with Mangaliso Asi

2011-11-25T22:29:15+00:00

Having met in London's trendy Brick Lane and trying out various places, the Vibe Bar was to be our setting for an interview with the Rapper, songwriter, poet, performer, producer, not to mention youth worker, Mangaliso Asi. Growing up in Johannesburg, Mangaliso was brought up by his Mother- whom he often speaks of lovingly and remembers fondly, against the back drop of apartheid South Africa. It was his Mother that often surrounded him with music, mostly South African and Motown. With a father who was once a jazz musician in his younger days, a love of music and creativity was certain to follow for Mangaliso.