Turkey: Disgraceful Use of Excessive Police Force in Istanbul

June 7, 2013 3:24 pm
By The Universal Flag Peace Movement

Urgent steps must be taken by the Turkish authorities to prevent further deaths and injuries and allow protesters access to their fundamental rights, as well as ensuring the security of all members of the public, Amnesty International said following reports of more than 1,000 injuries and at least two deaths of protesters in Istanbul… Read More

 
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Could Space Programs Save Our Planet?

May 20, 2013 9:27 pm
By The Universal Flag Peace Movement

Funding the space program has been a debate for decades now. Those who are against it note that space programs cost taxpayers billions of dollars and don’t serve humanity in the here and now – that we’re already nickel and dime-ing important educational and health programs… Read More

 
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Historic Conviction Brings Long-Awaited Justice in Guatemala

May 14, 2013 8:03 pm
By The Universal Flag Peace Movement

The conviction of Guatemala’s ex-president General Efraín Ríos Montt for genocide and crimes against humanity during his time in office is a historic step in the nation’s long struggle for justice, Amnesty International said today…
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Mazare Sharif City by Shoaib Saboory

May 9, 2013 4:46 pm
By The Universal Flag Peace Movement

Afghanistan, the heart of Asia, is a country with more then 30 provinces; and Mazare Sharif city is one of the most populated cities in the Balkh province. It is the center of civilization and more than 500 years old. The ancient palaces and constructions are proof, for instance the Blue Mosque… Read More

 
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I Love the Whole World by Salma El-Banna

April 24, 2013 4:29 pm
By The Universal Flag Peace Movement

I ask you to disconnect from the world for a few seconds, detach yourself from your nationality, your name and age. I ask you to consider yourself a dot. Read More

 
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Springtime by Aidan Storey

March 28, 2013 10:37 pm
By The Universal Flag Peace Movement

The Christian holy days are coming up this week, with Good Friday and Easter on their way. To many, this time of year symbolizes rebirth and resurrection. The following is an excerpt from Irish author, Aidan Storey’s book… Read More

 
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Stay off the Upset Train by Bryan Reeves

March 18, 2013 7:39 pm
By The Universal Flag Peace Movement

Like many of you, I spent the holidays with family. It’s just fascinating how the families we grew up with, and often return to around the holidays, so expertly find the buttons we were sure we’d expertly hidden that trigger us into wild, limbs-akimbo freak-out mode…
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The Overview Effect by Planetary Collective

February 19, 2013 12:18 am
By The Universal Flag Peace Movement

Planetary Collective presents a short film documenting astronauts’ life-changing stories of seeing the Earth from the outside – a perspective-altering… Read More

 
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How Many Dog Breeders Do We Really Need? by Dr. Marc Bekoff

February 6, 2013 5:26 am
By The Universal Flag Peace Movement

It’s essential to have reasoned discussions and debates about dog breeding and not insulting exchanges, while fully recognizing that it’s highly unlikely that.. Read More

 
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The Universal Flag: A Movement for Our Times

January 15, 2013 6:37 pm
By The Universal Flag Peace Movement

We first saw the Universal Flag in 2002, and since that time it has made its way into more than 150 countries. School children from Namibia to Chicago are greeted by the flag each morning. It welcomes visitors to an … Read More

 
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