Montenegrin’s at the weekend voted to end the last remnants of the former Yugoslavia, with the decission to breaks away from the State Union of Serbia and Montengro. State-certified results indicated on May 22 that, with a turnout of 86.3%, 55.4% of voters had elected to become independent. The EU now is compelled to recognise the new state as it meets the requirments set by the EU. Legal procedureBefore the referendum:According to the Montenegrin Constitution, state status cannot be...
The outside world has had its first direct word from Aung San Suu Kyi in more than two years. The next week could mean everything or nothing for the imprisoned democratic leader of Burma. The Burmese junta’s surprise decision to grant a senior United Nations official access to the 1991 Nobel peace laureate has revived hope she may be released. This week, the generals who crushed Ms Suu Kyi’s democracy movement will decide whether to extend her house arrest...
As you will be aware the official opening of a photographic exhibition entitled “Burma, Forgotten Nation – Forgotten People”, in the Cork Vision Centre, North Main Street, Cork on Monday 22nd May at 6.00pm. “Burma, Forgotten Nation – Forgotten People” will feature a collection of approximately 40 photographs taken by the Cork photographer, Philip Daly, who recently accompanied Simon Coveney TD MEP on a fact-finding trip to the Burmese refugee camps on the Thailand/Burma border. For more click here
•National anti-bullying strategy should be introduced for all schools, including clear guidelines on tackling homophobic bullying Olwyn Enright TD, Fine Gael Spokesperson on Education and Science, has today (Friday) reiterated her call for a national anti-bullying strategy to be implemented in all schools in light of the latest research findings which confirm the unacceptably high level of homophobic bullying in Irish schools. “Earlier this week, International Day Against Homophobia was marked around the world. However, the latest educational research...
* Russia * FYR Macedonia * Bosnia & Herzegovina * Lithuania * Finland * Ukraine * Ireland * Sweden * Turkey * Armenia how many did i get right? 1. Netherlands2. Portugal3. Albania4. Turkey5. Finland6. Bulgaria7. Armenia8. Sweden9. Poland10. Ireland 5/10 not bad!! wooo! will give my verdicts on the performances tomorrow plus the running order and prediction for the final!!!
Towards an international recognition of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, and Trans People “According to an opinion widely held, homosexuality is said to be freer today than ever before. It is present and visible everywhere: in the street, in the newspapers, on television, at the movies. It is even supposedly completely accepted, judging by the recent legislative advances made in many countries for the recognition of same sex couples. Certainly, some work remains necessary in order to eradicate the last vestiges...
People with mental illness are a ‘silent constituency’ The Fine Gael Leader Enda Kenny today (Friday) predicted the youth suicide epidemic in Ireland would continue to grow because ‘people with mental illness and their families are a silent constituency, which the Government is prepared to go on ignoring’. He told the Psychiatric Nurses’ Association Conference Dinner at the Slieve Russell Hotel in Cavan that, in Government, Fine Gael would prioritise mental health, both in hospitals and in the community....
1. What do you think caused your heterosexuality? 2.When and how did you first decide you were heterosexual? 3.Is it possible your heterosexuality is just a phase and you may grow out of? 4.Is it possible your heterosexuality stems from a neurotic fear of others of the same sex? 5.If you’ve never slept with someone of the same sex, is it possible all you need is a good gay lover? 6.To whom have you disclosed your heterosexual tendencies? How...
Is there a need for a second assembly? This is a major hurdle that the UN must over come in its discussions on UN reform, how do we make it accountable to the ‘peoples of the United Nations’? The UN at present is an IGO that has no inpot form elected officals only those appointed by governments. Would a second assembly help, hinder or legitimise more UN decisions as they will have the backing of the elected representatives of...
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