By KRISTIN PALPINI Thursday, February 26, 2009 AMHERST – The University of Massachusetts will host a panel discussion Thursday, March 5, featuring Palestinian and Israeli peace activists seeking an end violence and an independent Palestinian state at peace with Israel. The activists are part of the “OneVoice Movement” seeking to end violence between Israel and [...]

INTERNATIONAL CRISIS GROUP Solving the EU-Turkey-Cyprus Triangle: New Crisis Group webpage Istanbul/Brussels, 23 February 2009: The International Crisis is pleased to announce the launch of a new frequently updated webpage covering the nexus of issues surrounding Cyprus, Turkey and the European Union: “Solving the EU-Turkey-Cyprus Triangle” . This is a critical year for Cyprus as [...]

Oscar-winner for Best Film in 2008, Slumdog Millionaire, highlights both the plight and the very real existence for millions of orphans and vulnerable children living in the slums and on the streets of India and in many countries around the world. Many of these children are runaways from abusive homes or orphans forced to beg [...]

At Last! We are beginning to see new leadership that understands the importance of sustainable, safe, clean energy production. Our new President has spoken clearly about America needing new and better sources of power, and his willingness to support those efforts. The positive trickle down effect has already begun. As just one example, two weeks [...]

Dear ONE Member, Zimbabwe was once one of the most promising countries in Africa with a thriving agricultural industry, one of the region’s highest literacy rates and a robust healthcare system. Today, the people of Zimbabwe are facing desperation. Twenty eight years of increasingly dictatorial rule by President Robert Mugabe have led to hyperinflation, food [...]