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    Death, which is an eternal verity, is revolution, as birth and after is slow and steady evolution. Death is necessary for a man's growth as life itself.

  • Gandhian Quote

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    Be the change that you see in the world.

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  • 16 Days of Activism November 25 – December 10

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    Compiled by Indhrannie Pillay 25 November 2007 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women as well as the start to the Sixteen Days of Activism Global Campaign.In December 1999 the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring 25 November as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women…

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    As we approach the end of this year a number of concerns are left with us to ponder over. A very worrying concern is the global warming which has resulted in climate change and some terrible disasters during the year. Are we doing enough to protect our world? There are some stories in this edition…

  • International Centre Of Nonviolence (ICON) launched in Durban

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    By Nereshnee Govender The International Centre of Nonviolence (ICON) was inaugurated on the 31 October at the Durban University of Technology  (DUT) opened by Ms Scholastica Sylvan Kimaryo, UNDP Resident representative and Coordinator of the United Nations System in South Africa who also presented the 6th Mahatma Gandhi Annual Lecture. The event was attended by…

  • Board of Trustees

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    Ela Gandhi – Chair Dr K.V Moodley – Treasurer Charm Govender – Secretary

  • Latest Issue Now Online

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    The November 2007 issue of Satyagraha magazine is now online. Click here to access the full contents.

  • Africa Malaria Day – April 25

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    Compiled by Nereshnee Govender and Indhrannie Pillay Over the past ten years, the prevalence of malaria has been escalating, particularly on the African continent. Malaria is ranked as the third most infectious disease threat in Africa, after tuberculosis (TB) and pneumococcal acute respiratory infections.

  • Polio Eradication Awareness Week

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    Compiled by and Indhrannie Pillay National Polio Eradication Awareness Week is celebrated from the 1-7 April 2007. Poliomyelitis, commonly known as polio, is a viral disease which affects the central nervous system. Polio is a contagious disease and is primarily transmitted through the feaces. Unhygienic conditions such as contaminated water and not washing hands after…