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Interested in the power of art & culture to support #HumanRights. Arab culture & photography enthusiast. Advocating with WRR, Crossing Borders & MOVE.

Joined March 2015
We may sometimes feel that we can’t do much as individuals, but humanity is made up of individuals; we can make a difference. As individuals we can influence our own families. Our families can influence our communities and our communities can influence our nations.
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We won’t bring about peace in the world merely by praying for it; we have to take steps to tackle the violence and corruption that disrupt peace. We can’t expect change if we don’t take action.
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We are stronger together. 💪🏿👏🏾👊🏽
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Here's a short about my recent visit to Ecuador, very moving to meet locals so deeply effected by @Chevron's deadly pollution of their land. youtu.be/m5rbqRXfP6E
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Case #12589230 @LATAM_ARG @LATAM_ECU @LATAMAirlines we have never experienced such a undignified treatment. We r still waiting for a just solution to our case. #disbelief
Caso #12589230 @LATAM_ARG @LATAM_ECU @LATAMAirlines nunca hemos recibido un servicio al cliente tan indignante. Seguimos en espera de un trato justo a nuestro caso. #disbelief
Ningún ser humano es ilegal Ningún ser humano es ilegal Ningún ser humano es ilegal Ningún ser humano es ilegal Ningún ser humano es ilegal Ningún ser humano es ilegal Ningún ser humano es ilegal Ningún ser humano es ilegal #ConLosRefugiados
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From July 1-4 CAMP is at Roskilde Festival with Gulf Labor artists Todd Ayoung, Doris Bittar, and Melissa Anne Smedley! Join one of their participatory events that address the abuse of migrant labor by cultural institutions. See program here: facebook.com/events/19235224…
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A big cheers and thank you to all of the amazing people and organisations working to improve refugees' situation and all those fighting for their own and others' freedom, safety and human rights! #womenempoweringwomen #WeStandWithRefugees #withrefugees
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Tortured. Raped. Sold. Rescued? No. This is the real face of the horrific EU deal with #Libya → amn.st/6019D3Nrh
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Iceland has made it illegal for companies to pay men more than women for performing the same job ow.ly/fnwR30hxt9F @HuffingtonPost #equalpay
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Political activity must truly be conducted at the service of the human person, with respect for creation and for the common good.
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All human beings are born free & equal in dignity & rights. On #HumanRightsDay record your #RightsOutLoud un.org/en/udhr-video #standup4humanrights
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| @ICRC calls attention to overlooked humanitarian tragedy of #missingmigrants with powerful new website bit.ly/2iaDeFn
We need to improve the current education system by introducing instructions on ways to cultivate positive emotions like warm-heartedness.
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#MeToo This isn't about gaining sympathy, we want people to realise the magnitude of sexual assault. It shouldn't be this common.
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"Children should play outside and get dirty." Playing in the mud at the #healinggarden. jiyan-foundation.org/program… #twitterkurds
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