Celebrating more people
It is now seen as an article of faith that the world suffers from overpopulation but exactly who are there too many of? You, me, my friends? For World Population Day 2009, we should be celebrating our increased numbers and looking forward to more not less of the earthâ??s richest resource, humanity. Volunteers present the case in this inspiring riposte to modern Malthusians.
Duration : 9 min 55 sec
Categories: Corruption Tags: Corruption, English, Judgement, Subs
The Great Debate on water
Following the North East premiere of the documentary Flush It, in this short report students reflect on water and sanitation provisions across the globe. The featured discussion was filmed by young people taking part in a day of workshops on the media, sustainability and the environment arranged by the Great Debate and WORLDwrite. Learning camera and reporting skills â??on the jobâ?? they consider key issues in the process.
Duration : 20 min 18 sec
Categories: Alternative News Tags: worldwrite
Donâ??t shout at the telly: Hate speech
If freedom of speech is a hallmark of democratic society, where does hate speech fit in? Should the â??N wordâ?? or the BNP be banned? On the sofa, young participants discuss restrictions on speech and what might really hurt. Munira Mirza, Director of Policy to Boris Johnson leads the discussion, emphasising that bans on hate speech are largely ineffective in changing peopleâ??s views. One participant asks whether we are creating a hierarchy of victimhood and where bans leave our power to criticise, challenge offensive views and stand up for ourselves.
Duration : 48 min 58 sec
Categories: Alternative News Tags: worldwrite
SOAS: No immigration raids on campus
While the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) in London was sponsoring Refugee Week in the UK, the management of this well known international university were hosting an immigration raid on campus. The hypocrisy was not lost on students who quickly occupied directorate offices in opposition to the arrest and detention of nine so called â??illegalâ?? cleaning staff by border police. WORLDbytes reporters spoke to students at an impromptu rally and inside the occupied offices. As one migrant cleaner from Columbia, Alberto Durango says in the report: â??We need to resist… This is happening in the City of London. This is happening all around Londonâ?¦..But itâ??s up to us to fight back.â? Studentâ??s opposition and speedy action has already brought results. SOAS Principal Paul Webley was forced to make a request to the home secretary to grant all the cleaners leave to remain in the UK. So far, his demand has fallen on deaf ears, but SOAS chiefs may not be so quick to cooperate with the governmentâ??s …
Duration : 16 min 41 sec
Categories: Alternative News Tags: worldwrite