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04.01.2014

Tunisia: Strengthen New Constitution’s Human Rights Protection

Guarantee Equality for All; Affirm International Law Obligations. Tunisia should bring its nearly completed draft constitution in line with international human rights standards and the country’s obligations under international law, four human rights organizations said today. The National Constituent Assembly...

03.01.2014

Algeria, Muslim and Christian young people together

The story of a group of young Muslims of the Focolare community in a north African country. The discovery of the power of love that goes beyond every difference. For a long time we thought that it wouldn’t be possible...

02.01.2014

Cameroon: French priest freed

No ransom. “He offered his medical services to the sick during the period of imprisonment.” Father Georges Vanderbeusch, the French priest kidnapped in mid-November, was released December 31 without any ransom. In reporting the news picked up by Agence France...

01.01.2014

Fraternity: way for peace

It 's the message of Pope Francis for the 1 of January 2014 for individuals and peoples. We propose the full version. "Fraternity: foundation and path to peace." This is the title chosen by Pope Francis for the 47th World...

31.12.2013

“I care for Europe”: european network of small towns

It has taken part to the project Croatia, Serbia and Italy. 'I care for ... Europe": it's the European network of small towns with the aim to raise awareness among their communities in different countries and initiate a common path...

30.12.2013

UWP in Portugal: meeting and volunteering work

Young Portuguese told about UWP. Arco - Iris were organized a National Forum and Lisbon with a volunteer project for children and seniors. Prospects of a fraternity always attentive to the local. From Portugal comes other recent actions with fraternal...

29.12.2013

The angels of Barbakeios

Eight women dressed in black paid the cost to those who could not afford it at the market of Athens. The news was given by the italian newspaper "La Repubblica " during on Christmas holidays. It was posted on web...

28.12.2013

Don’t just give, but be the gift

During the holidays, many people get involved in giving and serving. Does it have to end with the season? And how can we give so that it truly benefits others? Are people fundamentally givers or takers? Is the ability to...

27.12.2013

Udisha, a new dawn

A "fragment of fraternity" from India. After ten years a project that began by helping a few families in need cares today for more the 115 young people with a range of educational activities going from intercultural awareness to...

26.12.2013

Over 90 migrants rescued off Greece

The Greek coastguard has rescued more than 90 migrants sailing off the south of the country after their boat ran into trouble in bad weather, a spokeswoman said Thursday. “Overall 97 persons (were rescued) yesterday, including three who are presumed...

25.12.2013

Pope Francis calls for peace in Syria, Middle East in Christmas address

24.12.2013

Hungary plans to double organic farming

Budapest aims to increase areas from 130,000 to 300,000 hectares. Hungary has a goal of doubling the area of organic farming, even by distributing funds to farmers, and aims to further develop organic agriculture, based on techniques that respect nature...

23.12.2013

One Sign of Peace at the Heart Of the Protests in Argentina

The Young for Unity in Cordoba, Argentina, go to the streets, to help restore order and melt tensions following serious social uprisings that began with police strikes Cordoba is a city of 1.2 million inhabitants in the heart of...

22.12.2013

Christmas of mutual welcome and peace

In Bethlehem, where the Secretariat of Youth for a United World are meeting in these days with the Youth for a United World of the Holy Land. This is the initiative for this period to trasform each city capable of...

21.12.2013

Madagascar first democratic presidential election since 2009

Parliamentary polls were also taking place and this could mean a power-sharing deal is necessary. Madagascar has been voting in round two of a presidential poll, which it is hoped will help one of Africa’s poorest nations emerge from political, economic...

21.12.2013

Cuba: Trade liberalized ‘0 miles’

Abolish government approval, prices for supply and demand The Cuban government has today announced the liberalization of the market for car 0 km, abolishing the previous system of permits and allowing the vehicle price is set by supply and demand....

19.12.2013

Serbia, EU negotiations will start on January 21

Dacic, historic event, our big dream for a long time The EU General Affairs Council has given green light to the opening of negotiations with Serbia on January 21. This news was confirmed by the European Commissioner for Enlargement,...

18.12.2013

Intercultural migration

The World Day of Migrant and Refugees is celebrated every Dicember 18. We want remember it with the message of Jean Paul II in 2005. International Migrants Day, proclaimed by the United Nations in 2000, invites countries to celebrate this...

17.12.2013

For unity and fraternity among people

For "Protagonists of Fraternity" Chaira Lubich, founder of the Focolare Movement that 7 December celebrated its seventy years old of foundation.Catholic, she was committed in person to building ecclesial communion, to ecumenism, to interreligious dialogue and among people of non-religious...

16.12.2013

Sri Lankan religious leaders say they learnt forgiveness and reconciliation from Mandela

The former British colony marks the passing of the anti-apartheid leader with a special event organised by an interfaith organisation at the South African High Commission in Colombo. Buddhist, Catholic, Christian and Hindu leaders offer a special prayer for the...