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Bloggers Unite May 15th for Human Rights

Posted by TonyB • 4/16/08 • Subscribe to this Discussion [RSS] • Report This Topic
Topics: bloggers unite, human rights

It’s that time again and we really hope everyone is ready!

On May 15, we’re launching an awareness campaign chosen by BlogCatalog members — Bloggers Unite For Human Rights!

You can help us make a statement that all people are born with basic rights and freedoms — life, liberty, and justice!

Bloggers Unite For Human Rights!

On May 15, thousands of bloggers will come together and all blog about Human Rights. There are dozens and dozens of human rights issues that you can write about. The one you choose is up to you.

• The wrongful imprisonment of journalists covering assemblies.

• Governments that ignore the plight of citizens left tot he mercy of gangs.

• The censorship of the Internet in order to prevent freedom of expression.

• Harsh punishments that include torture, forced labor, and starvation.

• Sexual assault against women by members of military or militia.

All of this is happening the world today even though this year marks the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations.

You can learn more by visiting the Bloggers Unite page unite.blogcatalog.com

Then, on Thursday, May 15, write a blog post that helps bring awareness about human rights and why it’s important.

We really need your help to make this the biggest campaign ever.

Add your name to this discussion as someone committed to writing about Human Rights and join our Blogger Unite Group at www.blogcatalog.com/group/bloggers-unite where you can join in the discussion and link to your blog post on Human Rights after you post it on May 15!

What do you think? Can we do it?

User Comments

4/16/08

kevingoodman

That sounds like an awsome topic.

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4/16/08

jafabrit

yes, I am in

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4/16/08

NINE

Here are a couple of badges so far...

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1. 4/17/08
  
  Norski
  
  Second column, third from the top:
  
  That looks a bit like a Japanese naval flag or ensign (in use from the nineteenth century to the present, except for about a decade after WWII). Right down to the number of rays (16, assuming one is hidden behind the wrist).
  
  Very dressy - but what's the message?
  
  (interesting background at flagspot.net/flags/jp%5E.html )
2. 4/17/08
  
  AngieA
  
  Wow---all the badges look great, cant decide which one to use.
  
  Great work Nine.
3. 4/17/08
  
  Norski
  
  Can't decide? How about using all of them?
  
  I agree: they look good.
4. 4/18/08
  
  thegoodknife
  
  You can get the code to link to these badges at:
  blog.blogcatalog.com/bloggers-unite/bloggers-unite-for-human-rights-badges/
4/16/08

sellytapgirl

^I LOVE the last two.

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1. 4/16/08
  
  sellytapgirl
  
  I added a badge to my "Causes" page:
  
  danceoutlook.blogspot.com/2007/05/my-first-actual-blog-post.html
4/16/08

earthandeconomy

You have our support

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1. 4/16/08
  
  earthandeconomy
  
  We have added a badge to our site in show of support.
4/16/08

offendedblogger

Awesomeness.

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4/16/08

NINE

I had some trouble coming up with ideas for images I could use in some of these. If any of you have any ideas post them here and I will try to add them.

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1. 4/16/08
  
  DeadRooster
  
  The fourth one down on the left-hand side is missing the MAY 15TH in white letters. Or maybe it's supposed to be that way--I dunno.
2. 4/17/08
  
  Norski
  
  Ideas?
  
  Monitor and keyboard encircled by barbed wire?
  
  (And, just a suggestion - an alternative to the 'workers of the world, unite' style for 1st column, 4th row? It's just an impression - possibly reinforced by that 'power to the people' fist that's a recurring theme. Sorry, I remember the sixties - and visual memories are hard to shake.) (Please don't misunderstand - I like the designs, but would like to have more options -- selfish, isn't it? .)
4/16/08

DeadRooster

Count me in.

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4/16/08

timethief

@nine
I have searched the "help" topics. I also typed "how do I upload an image into a Blog Catalog discussion thread" without getting relevant results. The results simply directed me to numerous blogs, including those such as photo blogs. Could you please give me hand with this?

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1. 4/16/08
  
  NINE
  
  its basic html. just use a standard img tag and link to a photo online.
  
  www.w3schools.com/HTML/html_images.asp
  
  so something like
  img src="http://something.com/image.jpg"
  
  Just dont forget the < > brackets before and after. You don't need to specify the size.
4/16/08

SolReka

Count me in

WAR IS WRONG, POVERTY UNNECESSARY and SUPPRESSION OF HUMAN LIBERTIES AN OUTRAGE.

Peace, light and love
SolReka

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1. 4/17/08
  
  Norski
  
  How about 'support peace, or I'll kill you' ?
4/16/08

shawie9877

Hmmm....I like that:) might miss that part though for a vacation... I'll hopefully catch up:)

way to go! count me in:)

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1. 4/16/08
  
  NINE
  
  In the event you will be out of town on that day many blogging platforms let you write a post in advance that will automatically publish on the date you give it.
4/16/08

Shiley

Okie Dokie!

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4/16/08

kaybday

That's super--would we like some advance publicity? Be glad to help with that by issuing a news release or whatever else needs doing. I'd do it promoting BC and not myself, by the way. best, Kay

**Badges are super.

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4/16/08

Donlewis

Count me in.

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1. 4/16/08
  
  offendedblogger
  
  Oooh, I like that.
4/16/08

offendedblogger

I'd like one with this on it:

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1. 4/17/08
  
  Donlewis
  
  Well get crackin' OB! You're pretty handy with Photoshop!
2. 4/17/08
  
  offendedblogger
  
  Haha, I'm too lazy. You do it for me.
3. 4/17/08
  
  Donlewis
  
  Okey Dokey
4. 4/17/08
  
  offendedblogger
  
  I LOVE it.
  
  Now if only they will listen!!
5. 4/17/08
  
  TonyB
  
  Chelle do we have a choice
6. 4/17/08
  
  offendedblogger
  
  Tony haha! I meant China.
4/16/08

PetLvr

Well .. just like Tim And Eric's Awesome Show ... Great Job!

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4/17/08

alexmcone

Cool, count me in.

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4/17/08

alexmcone

I didnt know how to put the badge in ... but I just copied the pic I liked and set it on my blog.

This is the first time I'll be participating in a group event and I am real excited. My ranting nerves are already gunning their engines.

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4/17/08

Norski

Well, I think that - personally - I'm hoping for mercy rather than justice.

That said, sounds like a good idea.

I'll be making irrelevant comments from time to time, if this thread starts getting 'below the fold' on page one.

And, odds are pretty good that I'll take a dip in the 'relevance' pool again.

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4/17/08

TonyB

Norksi, I think mercy falls within in the spirit of justice. As does empathy and kindness.

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1. 4/17/08
  
  Norski
  
  Of course. I let something out from a rather deeper level than I usually do. And, I intend to go with this campaign. The 'free Internet' aspect, which is of particular interest to me.
  
  Thanks for that response, BTW.
2. 4/17/08
  
  TonyB
  
  It's good to let it out from a deeper level
4/17/08

twistedteenager

I'm putting that blog date in my diary

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4/17/08

daniel23

"Governments that ignore the plight of citizens left tot he mercy of gangs."

Ah, so you've been to Hackney have you?

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1. 4/18/08
  
  TonyB
  
  shameless bump! where the admins?
2. 4/18/08
  
  daniel23
  
  huh?
4/18/08

Anok

Bumpity bump!

NINE, I love the very bottom right hand image. I may use that one.

I also thought I would bump the thread since Norski brought up a whole new thread about retro revolutionary design and all that jazz

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