A conference to be held in Chingford on May 16th will discuss the strict migratory policies adopted by Cameron’s government, which pose a barrier to the free movement of citizens. . According to British PM David Cameron, a tightening of the UK’s migratory policies intends to prevent foreigners from “taking […]
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The endangered lives of the Ashaninka
The hydroelectric project on the river Ene could destroy the land where 10,000 indigenous people live and further deteriorate their living conditions, especially that of the children who do not have access to a school and 82% of them live in chronic malnutrition. O. Briasco The Amazon rainforest, […]
Gay marriage: an inevitable reality
55% of British people are in favour of same sex marriage. Adoption, however, is a rather more controversial matter. Benjamin Serra David Cameron’s move to legalise same sex marriage in the UK has provoked some contrasting reactions within British society. Since marriage between same sex couples was first […]
Sylvia McAdam: Canada and a devastated indigenous land
The recent passing of laws allowing exploitation of indigenous territories is causing irreparable damages to communities, communities who ask for respect for their sovereignty and their essencially life-giving natural resources. Benjamin Serra Sylvia is a direct descendant of one of the leaders who signed the Numbered Treaties between indigenous peoples […]
María López: Homosexuality and literature in Cuba
In the last few years, the regime of Fidel Castro has introduced substantial changes with respect to sexual liberty, intending to eliminate the strain of institutional homophobia in the country, although discrimination is still present in certain areas. Benjamin Serra María E. López is an academic at London Metropolitan University […]