Candid Musings of Nothing

A record of a journey - viewing the world from the perspective of human rights and international development.

Sunday, June 17, 2012

From Latchkey Kid to Homeless Teenager?

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I wonder sometimes about human nature. A teenage boy came into my office not too long ago.   He was probably 16 or 17 year...
Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Anti-Bullying Law Supports GSAs, Even in Catholic Schools

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I know someone who works as a teacher in an Ontario Catholic school board.   If a student were to approach him and say t...
Thursday, May 31, 2012

The Avengers and Feminism

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I am not ashamed to admit that I enjoyed the Avengers.   A balanced mix of action, humour and character development combined the multiple...
Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Attending Conferences

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Conference season is well underway and whether you are an educator, a student or an advocate of human rights, you may be interested in hear...
Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Gay Rights in the United States

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When I read about human rights in the United States, I'm always grateful that I live in Canada with our national Charter of Rights an...
Tuesday, April 24, 2012

A Study in Development

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How do you convey the complex social, economic and political situation of a developing country in under 1,000 words? This is a thought ...
Thursday, April 5, 2012

9 Tips to Start a Career in International Development

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Are you a university student that wants to work for the United Nations?   Or maybe an international NGO like Amnesty International or the W...
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