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Jo · 05-11-2003, 08:56

OK,
I'll try to respond to all:
Janet:
Saddam Hussein will definitely be on the list. We only started up this year, we are 3 people and time is short, we are currently working on thie list. Maybe it would be better to take it off the site whilst still under construction.
Tealeaf :
We are a charity organisation with very little money at the moment. the photos we have on the site were donated by a generous photographer who gave us the rights free of charge. Photo rights are really expensive so it's not easy to have exactly what you want.
We are currently running a project called No human Rights = No Olympic Games, aimed at China. As china will host the games in 5 years time, we will try to persuade those in power to force them first to improve their HR situation.
Africa will also be a big issue as soon as we have funds and people to help start up some projects.
Human Rights are universally recognised, but not necessary universally adhered to. There is a difference.
Ruud:
Sorry mate, but don't quite get you're meaning. The British soldiers that died were volonteers, and as tragic as their death was, they had as much right to go to war as not. This is not a human rights issue. Also, I don't believe I ever said I was aginst war with Iraq so no need to apologize there. Think we've misunderstood each other somewhere along the line Ruud.
Lettie:
Again, sorry we can't address every issue, haven't got round to far east yet except China - we are 3 people with family and a full-time job so we haven't got round to addressing every problem  (neither has Amnesty International and they're a thousand times or more bigger than we are!)
Good argument on Art. 16

Anyway, you lot are great - seeing as you all have ideas as to what would make good projects, why not join up and get a project of your own going.... we'd support you in any way we can!!!

05-11-2003, 08:56	#6
Jo Full Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 394 Liked: 1 times Rep Power: 1529	Re: Appeal for help OK, I'll try to respond to all: Janet: Saddam Hussein will definitely be on the list. We only started up this year, we are 3 people and time is short, we are currently working on thie list. Maybe it would be better to take it off the site whilst still under construction. Tealeaf : We are a charity organisation with very little money at the moment. the photos we have on the site were donated by a generous photographer who gave us the rights free of charge. Photo rights are really expensive so it's not easy to have exactly what you want. We are currently running a project called No human Rights = No Olympic Games, aimed at China. As china will host the games in 5 years time, we will try to persuade those in power to force them first to improve their HR situation. Africa will also be a big issue as soon as we have funds and people to help start up some projects. Human Rights are universally recognised, but not necessary universally adhered to. There is a difference. Ruud: Sorry mate, but don't quite get you're meaning. The British soldiers that died were volonteers, and as tragic as their death was, they had as much right to go to war as not. This is not a human rights issue. Also, I don't believe I ever said I was aginst war with Iraq so no need to apologize there. Think we've misunderstood each other somewhere along the line Ruud. Lettie: Again, sorry we can't address every issue, haven't got round to far east yet except China - we are 3 people with family and a full-time job so we haven't got round to addressing every problem  (neither has Amnesty International and they're a thousand times or more bigger than we are!) Good argument on Art. 16 Anyway, you lot are great - seeing as you all have ideas as to what would make good projects, why not join up and get a project of your own going.... we'd support you in any way we can!!!