Michelle Obama, her speech for Hillary Clinton at the Democratic Convention

Michelle Obama, her speech for Hillary Clinton at the Democratic Convention

After Donald Trump‘s coronation as the Republican Party candidate at the GOP Convention held in Cleveland, Ohio earlier this month, all spotlights are now on the 2016 Democratic Party Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It’s Hillary Clinton‘s time to shine and pick up the baton of the candidacy for the presidential elections that will be held on the 8th of November

What is happening in Turkey. National security or clampdown on dissent?

What is happening in Turkey. National security or clampdown on dissent?

State of emergency could threaten human rights In response to the failure of the military coup that took place on the 15th of July, the Turkish government has begun a series of crackdown measures. These include declaring a three-month long state of emergency and suspending the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). Thousands of Turkish citizens, from academics to soldiers and

Second Life Toys, a Japanese project that fixes broken toys with new limbs

Second Life Toys, a Japanese project that fixes broken toys with new limbs

Second Life Toys aims to raise awareness on an infrequently mentioned issue, that of child organ transplants – breaking it down (and sewing it back together again). The Japanese organisation came up with a smart, friendly way of explaining the problem in a simple manner using what children love the most: toys. By taking broken

Turkey declares a state of emergency. What this means for the country

Turkey declares a state of emergency. What this means for the country

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared a state of emergency in Turkey that has been approved by the parliament in a 346 to 115 vote. In effect since the 21st of July, it will last 3 months. Turkey suspends the European Convention on Human Rights The most controversial and worrisome consequence is the suspension of the

Nelson Mandela. The best, most provocative and inspiring quotes

Nelson Mandela. The best, most provocative and inspiring quotes

1. From Nelson Mandela‘s autobiography, Long Walk to Freedom (1995) 2. After spending 27 years in prison 3. At a speech in London’s Trafalgar Square on the 3rd of February 2005  4. Universal freedom can’t coexist with inequality 5. Critical of the United States, which he called a threat to peace 6. Nelson Mandela spent time