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laurakenyon Issue 3 of TIG Magazine launches at World Youth Congress in Québec City
laurakenyon
August 20 | 4:12PM

The latest TIG Magazine - Culture, Identity and Climate Change - has launched! A pdf version is available for download here . While, the print version is being handed out at the 4th Annual World... (read more)
Featured TIGblog  Featured TIGblog
Freedom
dodidove
August 13 | 2:03PM

Freedom is not given to us by anyone; we have to cultivate it ourselves. It is a daily practice... No one can prevent you from being aware of each step you take or each breath in and breath out. —Thich Nhat Hanh (read more)
Last 24 Hours  Last 24 Hours
muhammadidreeskhan
August 21 | 7:24PM
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idreeskhan
Pakistan bombers hit arms factory 70 killed on the Spot
At least 70 people have been killed and dozens injured in twin suicide bombings outside Pakistan's main munitions factory in the town of Wah, police say. The attack is the deadliest on a military site in Pakistan's history. Police say one man is in custody for the attack, which occurred some 30km (18 miles) north-west of Islamabad. A... (read more)
Canada
minime-kg
August 21 | 7:11PM
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Kimia
The World Heritage Youth Forum
The Canadian Commission for UNESCO was proud to work with Parks Canada and other partners in organizing the Youth component of the 32nd Session of the World Heritage Committee. The World Heritage Committee held its annual meeting in Québec City from July 2 – 10, 2008, coinciding with the city’s 400th anniversary celebration. The World... (read more)
Canada
adham5555
August 21 | 6:37PM
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adham tobail
Organizers of ship breaking the siege on the Gaza Strip will not ask permission from Israeli authorities ..
The organizers of ship breaking the scheduled arrival of Cyprus to the Gaza Strip, during the coming days that they will not reach the Israeli occupation authorities, because they "will not reflect Israeli territorial waters." The organizers, the journey will be across the two ships, one carrying the name "liberated Gaza" and... (read more)
Palestine
emilyebriggs
August 21 | 4:56PM
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Emily Briggs
Home
Welcome to the Make It Happen blog where you can learn more, become involved and even apply to participate! Make It Happen is an e-course for passionate international young leaders who want to learn on how to become effective changemakers in the world. The pilot of this course will run from October 2008 to January 2009. This is your... (read more)
Canada
beaudozier
August 21 | 3:16PM
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Beau Dozier
Beau Dozier - music news
Info about Beau Dozier That arrest was a result of a felony fugitive warrant put out by Arizona authorities following DMX's failure to appear in court last Tuesday to face a marijuana-possession charge from earlier this year. Officials in Miami nabbed X outside a Wal-Mart when they spotted him sitting in the passenger seat of a vehicle that had... (read more)
Ralitsa
August 21 | 2:36PM
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Russia or Georgia?
Although apparently unrelated, this entire mess began with Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence. Right from the beginning Russia has formally opposed such a move. However, the truth is that Russia is not an ally that Serbia can rely on. And the truth is that Serbia was just an excuse for Russia to pursue its own goals. Just like... (read more)
Russia
JEMurray
August 21 | 1:04PM
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YAHAnet Art Contest - Winners Announced!
To celebrate the launch of YAHAnet (Youth, the Arts, and HIV & AIDS network) and the 2008 International AIDS Conference in Mexico City, an exciting new contest was hosted by YAHAnet to promote further dialogue and expression around HIV & AIDS. THE CONTEST: Applicants had to submit an original work of art (visual, performance, or text) that... (read more)
Canada
arq
August 21 | 12:27PM
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ATTA UR REHMAN QUREASHI
Azadi MUbarak Flag
this flag i copy from a website, (read more)
Pakistan
pfogarty
August 21 | 11:33AM
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Pathways and TIG
My TIG Youth Engagement Coordinator position is being renewed this year. I will be working on climate change workshops for September to December, Social Networking for Social change workshops for January to March, and then April I get to choose a workshop topic. I will also be attending an event a month for networking, blogging on the Creating... (read more)
Canada
Tamera
August 21 | 11:11AM
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Peter Koll
Support the Peacevillage San Jose de Apartado
Share our support for th Peacevillage San Jose de Apartado ! Help to spread the information ! Thank you ! Approximately 400 people will go on a Peace Pilgrimage from October 1st to October 5th, 2008.Peace workers from Israel, Palestine and many more countries - including representatives of the “new South American spirit of resurrection”... (read more)
Portugal
youngeneration
August 21 | 10:51AM
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Great!!!
I am inspired by TIG. If anyone like-minded people want to share with me please write me. (read more)
Nepal
dan2sing
August 21 | 9:58AM
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PROJECT IMPACT
PROJECT IMPACT (PI) was designed to generate the much-needed awareness among the residents of FESTAC and leave with them an indelible impact of sustainable development, which that it did. The project powered by corps members EKWEVUGBE TOBORE LA/07B/0059 and GEORGE-OKOLO DANIEL LA/07B/2587, involved a three-day long event. On the first, PI... (read more)
Nigeria
Olowotee
August 21 | 10:06AM
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Olowoyeye Oluwatosin Anu
Daily Motivational Quotes
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead It is our choices...that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities. - J. K. Rowling (read more)
Nigeria
dkaiyo
August 21 | 10:01AM
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davyk
How Public Perception Influences Foreign Policy: A Comparative Analysis of Liberia-China Relations
I CAME ACROSS AN INTERESTING ARTICLE WHICH I THOUGHT I SHOULD SHARE TO PROVOKE YOU ANALYSIS OF GLOBAL TRENDS. How Public Perception Influences Foreign Policy: A Comparative Analysis of Liberia-China Relations Thursday, July 31, 2008 By Varney A. Yengbeh, Jr. A recent Pew Global Attitudes Survey indicates that "Across Africa,... (read more)
Zimbabwe
unyimeabasi
August 21 | 9:30AM
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mclato
PAINS OF MY PRIDE
One outstanding factor in the Nigerian leadership is their ability to make or create positive and developmental initiative. Over the past few years, since the coming on board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), a body set aside to pilot and fast-forward development plans in the oil rich but impoverished zone in Nigeria. In order... (read more)
Nigeria
ronmcanter1
August 21 | 8:56AM
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RONALD M. CANTER
LAWYER RONALD M. CANTER Statutory compensation law Statutory compensation law provides advantages to both employees and employers. A schedule is drawn out to state the amount and forms of compensation to which an employee is entitled, if he/she has sustained the stipulated kinds of injuries. Employers can buy insurance against such... (read more)
zephyr
August 21 | 8:50AM
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Dennis Dames
From Kosovo to South Ossetia: in search of a precedent
MOSCOW. (Oksana Antonenko, Senior Fellow, International Institute for Strategic Studies for RIA Novosti) - When Europe and the US advocated the independence of Kosovo, many experts warned that its impact on the Caucasus would be destabilising. The Allies responded by repeating that Kosovo was a unique case and should not be seen as a... (read more)
Bahamas
Johne
August 21 | 8:28AM
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Johne
Sickle-cell disorder killing 100,000 infants a year
At least 100,000 infants die from the sickle-cell genetic disorder in Nigeria every year, and the country still has the highest incidence of the illness in Africa. “From available statistics, 100,000 infants die from sickle-cell disease in Nigeria annually, making it the number one sickle-cell endemic country in Africa,” Sadiq Wali,... (read more)
Nigeria
eversimple
August 21 | 7:44AM
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Chinwe
INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY WITH GLOBAL XCHANGE VOLUNTEERS
The Global Xchange volunteers with support from the Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) and the British Council on 11th – 12th August 2008 organised a 2-day event to celebrate the International Youth Day (IYD) as well as to take action on Climate Change. The theme of this year’s IYD was “Youth & Climate Change: Time for Action”. The... (read more)
Nigeria
jishuviren
August 21 | 7:32AM
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Deserved chances
Sometimes . . Its not only the motivation that's lacking . . Quite very often it so happens that the situations are not conducive and this is when our enterprise is taxed to its maximum . . The only thing that can support further development in any and all fields is community support and the support work of members . . So come one and all . .... (read more)
robinopati
August 21 | 7:01AM
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Robin Approach
I did not attend World youth congress in canada
Young people and leaders converged in Quebec Canada recently up to 21st of august 2008 for the world youth congress. I have been receiving many emails asking me if i attended but did not. I will be happy to receive updates from my friends. Thank you. (read more)
Kenya
hapanda
August 21 | 4:16AM
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Henry Namwenda
Mwawasa's Death
Mwanawasa's death could stir political bickering in his ruling Movement for Multiparty Democracy [MMD], and the man to gain would be opposition leader Michael Sata. "There will be a lot of infighting for the presidency as the MMD has no party vice-president, who should have been an automatic replacement for president Mwanawasa. They may have... (read more)
Zambia
Peace2Peace
August 21 | 1:59AM
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Peace2Peace
International Conference in Iran - on Human Rights, Peace, Human Rights and Religion - Call for papers
Call for Papers Fifth International Conference on Human Rights Peace, Human Rights and Religion Center for Human Rights Studies of Mofid University In the framework of national project of promotion and protection of human rights for greater access to justice With the Cooperation of UNDP in I.R. Iran and Some Other National and International... (read more)
Russia
takondwa
August 21 | 1:48AM
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capacity building?
recently i had a discussion with a fellow youth worker on capacity building. she is planning on establishing a local youth based group which is aimed at looking at their immediate needs and facilitating the stakeholders to be accountable to their responsibilities. so she was saying what she needs most is capacity building for her group. and the... (read more)
Malawi
Asiakingtravel
August 21 | 12:44AM
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Asian Zither Festival enlivens HCMC in September
Performers from the Chinese mainland, Taiwan, Japan, Republic of Korea and Vietnam are expected to participate in the second Asian Zither Festival in HCMC early September. The participants will bring their best traditional music to the four-day festival, which aims to keep the music alive. Several exhibitions and talks by music... (read more)
Vietnam
DakotaStorm
August 21 | 12:38AM
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DakotaStorm
Untitled
In Response towards obtaining seedlings,I shall look into ways of obtaining seedlings,I have contacts with Specific Seed Collectors,which are given free to the girlguide group I help to work with.Any Specific types of seeds needed? (read more)
Australia
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