You may not know his name, but my friend Liu Xiaobo is a global icon for freedom. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2010 for his long and non-violent struggle for fundamental human rights. Today, this hero remains in jail, as China’s most famous political prisoner. Xiaobo is …
Carron Howard, Portfolio Manager, Cadiz Asset Management, Cape Town, South Africa
This week’s interview is with Carron Howard, Portfolio Manager, Cadiz Asset Management, Cape Town, South Africa I am grateful to Carron Howard for this superb interview. It is clear and compelling, and provides a wealth of information about the situation in South Africa. And, it reads beautifully. Visitors to the …
Call for applications : women mediators and peacemakers
http://www.vitalvoices.org/node/1617 in Africa Connecting Women Mediators and Peacemakers in Africa WORKING TOGETHER TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES FOR WOMEN’S PARTICIPATION IN CONFLICT MITIGATION, GOOD GOVERNANCE, AND ECONOMIC PROGRESS IN AFRICA Cape Town, South Africa: October 6-7, 2011 This is an invitation to nominate women leaders and activists in conflict engagement and economic …