Tag: human rights
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Amnesty Dublin: Part 2
Wilhelm and Caoimhe talk about abortion as a human right. There is a lot of injustice in the world and that is why the two Irish students keep on working as the voices of the voiceless. Gender violence, immigration rights and female genital mutilation, are just some of the issues they are concerned with. Length:…
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Refugees in McAllen, Texas: Part 1
People have always looked upon USA as a haven for those fleeing from violence and conflicts in hope of a better life. Every year, thousands of people try to cross the border from Mexico to the USA, legally or illegally. These people are often in a desperate situation and in great need of help. Sacred Heart…
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Amnesty Dublin: Part 1
Wilhelm and Caoimhe both study at Trinity College in Dublin. When they are not engaged in their studies, they volunteer at Amnesty International. They both think it is important to try to shed light on human rights issues, a work they find very rewarding. Watch the film and learn why they do this. Length: 05:03.
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Refugees in McAllen, Texas: Part 3
Deb Boyce tells us the untold story of how ruthless coyotes play with the lives of desperate refugees, who are dropped in the middle of a hostile wasteland in extreme temperatures. They are without water or signals for their cell phones, and unable to call for help in an emergency situation. Because of this, many immigrants…