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신부님, 외신 인터뷰에 참고하세요.(영문: Good News for Peace) |
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2003-01-10 14:37:45, VIEW : 15,539 |
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신부님,
외신기자들과 인터뷰하실때 참고하셔요. 국제 평화단체가 보낸 메시지로 부시의 전쟁 놀음에도 불구하고 지난해 평화를 위한 투쟁에서 얻은 좋은 소식 다섯가지를 전하고 있습니다. 또 영국에서는사회변화를 위한 투쟁과 캠페인 참여가 개인의 정신적, 육체적 건강에도 좋다는 연구 결과가 나왔다네요. . .(아래, One Link :Study says protesting is good for you)
THE GOOD NEWS
MoveOn Peace Bulletin, International Edition
Wednesday, January 8, 2003
Susan V. Thompson, Editor
susan.thompson@moveon.org
Leah Appet, Editorial Assistant
leah@moveon.org
Read online or subscribe at:
http://www.peace.moveon.org/bulletin.php3#sub
CONTENTS
Introduction: 2002 in Review
One Link: Study Says Protesting is Good for You
Good News for Peace
1. There's Still Time to Stop a U.S.-led War on Iraq
2. The Internet
3. Democratic Republic of Congo/Rwanda Peace Pact
4. Angola/UNITA Cease-Fire
5. Sri Lankan Cease-Fire
Good News for the World
1. World Becoming More Free
2. Ozone Hole Closing
3. Kyoto Protocol to Take Effect Soon
4. International Criminal Court Gains Jurisdiction
5. Bahraini Women Given Right to Vote
Credits
About the Bulletin
INTRODUCTION: 2002 IN REVIEW
It is often difficult to watch the news without developing a sense of hopelessness. The past year in particular has been filled with bad news, as we have been constantly inundated with threats of war, information about humanitarian crises, and of course, a massive amount of journalism about the tragic events of Sept. 11.
However, there was good news in 2002 as well. Peace agreements and cease-fires were signed by warring factions in some of the world's largest conflicts, including Africa's world war--so named because it has claimed the lives of some 2 million people. Despite fears about terrorism and oppressive governments, a major survey concluded that the world actually became more free in 2002, and that in general, the world is moving towards more open and democratic systems of government. Some important international treaties were signed that will help make the world a better place, and there was even good news for the environment as Australian scientists announced that the hole in the ozone is finally beginning to close.
And of course, we here at MoveOn are also very encouraged by the continued growth of our organization and the enthusiasm of our members, which is constantly inspiring.
That's why we decided to kick off 2003 with ten pieces of good news--five pieces of good news for peace, and five pieces of good news for the world in general. They are by no means the only pieces of good news from 2002, but together, they demonstrate that despite the many social and political challenges facing us, the world is still moving forward and making progress. May that knowledge inspire you and offer you hope as we face the new year.
ONE LINK: STUDY SAYS PROTESTING IS GOOD FOR YOU
A new British study suggests that taking part in campaigns, demonstrations, strikes, or protests helps improve psychological and physical health. According to researcher Dr. John Drury, "The take-home message from this research therefore might be that people should get more involved in campaigns, struggles and social movements, not only in the wider interest of social change but also for their own personal good."
http://thunderbay.indymedia.org/news/2002/12/2599.php
GOOD NEWS FOR PEACE
1)THERE'S STILL TIME TO STOP A U.S.-LED WAR ON IRAQ
The Bush administration has sought a U.N. mandate for war, due in large part to mounting domestic and international pressure. Despite U.S. pessimism, Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein has agreed to U.N. weapons inspections, which haven't found anything significant so far. It's thus still possible that war on Iraq can be averted.
In response to the threat of war, the global peace movement continues to grow. Massive demonstrations continue to be held around the world. Some activists have traveled to Iraq to act as observers and human shields. A peace group in Canada has even committed to sending a group of citizen weapons inspectors to the U.S., holding the country accountable for it's double standards about weapons of mass destruction.
http://www.rootingoutevil.org/index.php3/Home
According to a recent poll by the Los Angeles Times, most Americans don't believe that a war on Iraq is justified. The poll concluded that "72 percent of respondents, including 60 percent of Republicans, said Bush has not provided enough evidence to justify starting a war with Iraq, " and "63 percent of respondents said war would be justified only if the United Nations finds a pattern of serious violations by Iraq, while just 22 percent agreed with the administration's position."
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2002/12/17/MN126102.DTL
Many major U.S. cities are signing resolutions opposing war on Iraq. For a list of cities that have passed resolutions, and more information on the campaigns behind them, see:
http://www.citiesforpeace.org
The U.S. peace movement is far more diverse and technologically savvy than past peace movements. Perhaps the best news is that massive demonstrations have already been held before any U.S. soldiers begin dying in Iraq, while in Vietnam, it took many American deaths to begin fueling opposition.
http://www.alternet.org/story.html?StoryID=14874
The antiwar movement in the U.S. has made the leap from the left to the mainstream. The work of groups such as MoveOn has helped make this happen. (Note: This article is Salon premium content, meaning that unless you're already a member, you'll need to sign up and pay to read it.)
http://www.salon.com/politics/feature/2002/12/12/peace/index_np.html
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter won the Nobel Peace Prize in what has been widely interpreted as a direct challenge to President Bush's policies. Nobel committee chairman Gunnar Berge stated that the award "can and must also be seen as criticism of the line the current U.S. administration has taken on Iraq."
http://www.cnn.com/2002/WORLD/europe/10/11/carter.nobel/
2) THE INTERNET
Thanks to the Internet, anyone with a connection can post their opinions, do research, make a donation, sign a petition, discuss events with others, or even run a political campaign. The Internet has made it possible for people to access a wide range of information unavailable on major television networks, and to connect with others who share their views on current events. So while there are still many flaws in the system, not the least of which is the digital divide between the connected and the unconnected, we believe that the continued growth of the Internet is good news.
Since Sept. 11, the Internet has helped spawn a peace movement that can respond rapidly and on a massive scale. It has given people the ability to communicate and plan actions in ways that were unheard of in the past.
http://www.organicconsumers.org/corp/internetpeace100101.cfm
3) DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO/RWANDA PEACE PACT
The presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed a peace agreement. The agreement has the potential to end a war which has killed 2.5 million people in the past four years, and thus is often referred to as Africa's world war.
http://onenews.nzoom.com/onenews_detail/0,1227,120567-1-9,00.html
The text of the peace deal has been provided online by the BBC.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/low/world/africa/2163459.stm
After two weeks of fighting following the signing of the peace deal, three Congo rebel groups have now signed a new cease-fire in an effort to support it. It is hoped that democratic elections will be held in 2 1/2 years.
http://www.etaiwannews.com/Taiwan/2003/01/01/1041392476.htm
For a complete description and discussion of this conflict, please see our previous bulletin, "World War in Africa."
http://peace.moveon.org/bulletin35.php3
4) ANGOLA/UNITA CEASE-FIRE
After three decades of a civil war which has claimed at least half a million lives, the Angolan government and the UNITA rebel movement signed a cease-fire.
http://www.africaonline.com/site/Articles/1,3,46801.jsp
Although they are facing famine, and have seen several peace deals fall apart in the past, displaced Angolans are beginning the process of returning home to rebuild. The new peace is expected to last, a fact that is giving many people hope for the first time in years.
http://www.csmonitor.com/2002/0422/p06s01-woaf.html
5) SRI LANKAN CEASE-FIRE
In 2001, the ethnic 밫amil Tigers?separatist rebels and the Sri Lankan government signed a cease-fire agreement, halting a conflict that has produced 64,500 casualties.
http://www.dawn.com/2002/02/23/int13.htm
In December 2002, the cease-fire marked its one-year anniversary. Rebuilding trust is difficult after such a long war, and the longer the cease-fire holds, the better the chance that progress can be made between the previously warring factions. So far, as a result of the cease-fire, tourism in the country has been up, as has economic growth.
http://www.worldpress.org/Asia/773.cfm
GOOD NEWS FOR THE WORLD
1) WORLD BECOMING MORE FREE
The Freedom House Survey, which has been published as an annual report for 30 years, "is a comprehensive independent study of political evolution, evaluating countries according to their civil liberties, independent civil institutions and independent media, as well as their electoral politics." Despite repeated accusations of a link between Islam and extremism in the U.S. press, 2002's survey doesn't show any important link between religious affiliation to Islam and lack of freedom, and in fact demonstrates a gradual move towards democratization in many Islamic countries. As the Washington Post notes, according to the survey, "it seems that most of the world's 1.2 billion Muslims actually live under democratically elected governments." The survey also indicates that less free countries are more likely to export terrorists, indicating that focusing on developing a more "open" political climate in such countries will help decrease terrorism.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A35419-2002Dec24.html
This is the main page of the survey, which includes links to charts, the press release, and other related materials.
http://www.freedomhouse.org/research/survey2002.htm
2) OZONE HOLE CLOSING
In September, the Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization announced that the hole in the ozone is closing. It should fully recover by 2050 if current trends continue. At its peak, the hole was three times the size of Australia. A global ban on CFCs under the Montreal Protocol of the 1990's has helped reduce CFC usage to the point where their levels in the atmosphere have begun to fall. Scientists say that the closing of the hole demonstrates how well global environmental protocols work, which could help gain more support for the Kyoto Protocol.
http://www.aig.asn.au/ozone_hole_closing.htm
This is a short interview with one of the Australian scientists who helped conduct the research on the ozone hole. You can either read the transcript or listen to it using Media Player.
http://www.abc.net.au/am/s678136.htm
3) KYOTO PROTOCOL TO TAKE EFFECT SOON
The Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emmissions will take effect when it is ratified by enough countries to total 55 percent of emissions covered by the treaty. More than 95 countries have ratified it so far. The U.S. and Australia have been the only countries to reject any possibility of ratifying the treaty.
The U.S. refusal to ratify has been viewed as particularly damaging since the U.S. is accountable for a whopping 25% of all greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. The U.S. refusal thus meant that in order to come into effect, the Kyoto Protocol had to be ratified by almost every other country.
Canada was the most recent country to ratify, after months of debate over the issue and heavy lobbying by the energy industry.
http://www.greenhousenet.org/news/Dec-2002/ratifies.html
Since China has also ratified, the Kyoto Protocol is now one country away from taking effect. If Russia ratifies the Kyoto Protocol, it will take effect even despite the U.S. refusal to participate. The good news is that Russia has already promised to ratify "in the near future."
http://www.news24.com/News24/WorldSummit/0,5733,2-1381_1251831,00.html
4) INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT GAINS JURISDICTION
The International Criminal Court gained jurisdiction in 2002, ratified by 76 nations, despite the unprecedented U.S. "unsigning" of the treaty. The court is a permanent and independent body that will make it possible to try war criminals and perpetrators of crimes against humanity.
http://www.usaforicc.org/facts_faqs.html
5) BAHRAINI WOMEN GIVEN RIGHT TO VOTE
The tiny Islamic kingdom of Bahrain became the first Gulf Arab state to allow women to vote and run for national office. One hundred seventy candidates campaigned for the new parliament, eight of whom were women.
http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/Pages/gnngod.html#Bahrainelection
Women in Bahrain explain the feelings of triumph and hope they have as a result of this landmark vote.
http://www.mafhoum.com/press/womfeb17.htm
A short blurb on the election includes a picture of a woman casting her vote.
http://www.newsday.com/news/local/longisland/photos/ny-dailygallery1024,0,7712922.photogallery?coll=ny-li-photos-features&index=9
CREDITS
Research team:
Dean Bellerby, Joanne Comito, Anna Gavula, Keiko Hatch, Russ Juskalian, Maha Mikhail, Vicki Nikolaidis, Kim Plofker, Ben Spencer, Ora Szekely, and Sharon Winn.
Proofreading team:
David Taub Bancroft, Madlyn Bynum, Carol Brewster, Melinda Coyle, Nancy Evans, Judy Green, Anne Haehl, Mary Kim, Dagmara Meijers-Troller, and Alfred K. Weber.
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