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The International Movement for a Just World (JUST) is a society which seeks to develop global awareness of the injustices within the existing system with the aim of evolving an alternative international order which will enhance human dignity and social justice. More specifically, our primary goal is to establish a spiritual and intellectual foundation for a just world.
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Muslim-Christian Solidarity on Palestine Proposed Action Plan from the Seminar in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 14th and 15th May 2012 |
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Written by Administrator
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Posted: 16 May 2012 13:21 |
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Background
The seminar on Muslim-Christian Solidarity on Palestine held in Kuala Lumpur on 14 and 15 May 2012 brought together nearly 80 participants from Malaysia and various other countries. It was organized by the International Movement for a Just World (JUST) in collaboration with Peace for Life (PFL).
The seminar sought to explore forms of collective action that Muslims and Christians could undertake to demonstrate their solidarity with the Palestinians.
Context
The Palestinian struggle is one of the longest struggles for self-determination in the contemporary world. Israel has strengthened its stranglehold over Palestinians by usurping land and resources and reducing Palestinian territories to mere ‘Bantustans’. This deadly occupation, marked by harsh and inhuman measures, has remained one to which the international community has been indifferent. The USA
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BERSIH AND THE QUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS. |
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Written by Chandra Muzaffar
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Posted: 02 May 2012 12:13 |
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The Bersih Rally of April 28 has brought to the fore two fundamental human rights: the freedom of assembly and the right to participate in free and fair elections.
It is a shame that the exercise of the first of these rights on that day was marred by acts of violence. Protesters, journalists and police personnel were among those who were hurt and injured. The government has promised an honest, unbiased investigation that will reveal how the violence started, who the perpetrators were and who instigated them. It is also important to find out if foreigners were involved in the rally which degenerated into a riot.
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Written by Dr Chandra Muzaffar
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Posted: 08 May 2012 11:26 |
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Muslims do not have to be told that Islam is Addin, a way of life. Incidentally, followers of some other faiths also regard their religion as a way of life.
While some of the primary characteristics of Islam---- prayer, zakat, fast and the hajj--- would be accepted by almost all Muslims as part of their way of life, there are other dimensions of the religion ranging from attire and the intermingling of the sexes to what constitutes economic exploitation or political accountability on which there may not be any consensus on the correct Islamic attitude or approach.
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