A very good afternoon this is arty international. The us secretary of state has accused the Un Human Rights Council of hypocrisy released a resolution drawn up in the wake of the killing of george floyd almost a month ago my pompei also pointed his finger at cuba china and iran where he thinks Racial Disparities are truly systemic at the un document itself has also been criticised by activist groups for being too mild. When the entire world gets these agri this few areas something must be done Rights Groups and Civil Society have moved the armies of activists to do is to make sure that it does its now or never he is that chance to get rid of xenophobia and make this world a better place. The undersigned family members of victims of Police Killings and Civil Society organizations from around the world call in Member States of the Un Human Rights Council to urgently convene a special session on the situation of human rights in the United States in order to respond to the unfolding Group Human Rights crisis born out of the repression of nationwide protests the a. C. L. U. When 600. 00 organizations have written to the Un Human Rights Council to take action to do something newton that the United States gets mentioned specifically for obvious reasons you watch my brother that are there could have been me i hear people you imagine that in a sense are your brother the 1st keep on air america and you have the power to help work get those from. The Un Human Rights Council hears that it gets to work and draft statements it says what the people wanted to say strongly condemns racism against africanamericans and the Structural Racism built into the American Government it says it will investigate abuses against africanamericans in the United States this is far and stuff powerful and righteous we believe the situation in the United States warrants country specific intervention and that a thematic global investigation is also an order what happened was a too harsh maybe an unacceptably strong stance against racism they call racism bad names because those righteous words didnt make it into the final report they were moved here is the watered down blub blub version that they agreed on the draft resolution now before the Council Requests the high commissioner for human rights with the assistance of resident relevant special mandate holders to prepare a report on systematic racism violations of International Human rights law against africans and and. People of african descent by Law Enforcement agencies especially as those incidents that resulted in the death of george floyd and of africans and of people of african descent here some of the parts that washington convinced them to remove no longer does america have a problem with a race is just a system now its a common problem see no longer will the u. S. Government be shamed and called out for the murder of george florida now its a global murder we all black and white and asian and arab were all potentially responsible for American Police murdering a black man the a. C. L. U. Said it best what a circus it is absurd that the final resolution passed by the United Nations strips mention of the United States where Police Kill People particularly black people and alarmingly higher rates compared to other developed countries the United Nations needs to do its job not get bullied out of doing it and hold the United States accountable the country must face independent global scrutiny for its oppression of black people witness the power of american diplomacy the ability to bully the African Group predominantly made up of blacks into watering down a statement against racism the United States which itself pulled out of the Human Rights Council asked its friends apparently to do a little arm twisting it looks like a back room arm twisting is going down the us which queer the Human Rights Council has successfully enlisted the un missions of the u. K. France and australia to Work Together and undermine this important text the efforts of the us to board consular attention only highlights why such security is needed and how far there is still to go to dismantle the pernicious structures of institutionalized racism just one thing if George Floyds murder had happened in. Syria or in iraq it would have been a war crime i Police Officer knelt on a defenseless handcuffed mans neck as he slowly suffocated begging for his mother and all those american diplomats they would have been in the front ranks pretending to care screaming and frothing for justice only to deny that very same justice to anyone else we heard from hussein one of the signatories of the letter to the un calling for an investigation into systemic racism in the us. Its basically an insult to the Human Rights Council it basically put in the process were already live in an area where. There are use of human rights and. Civil liberties are attacked and there is a place where Human Rights Organization and it all when i see institutional racism and Racial Discrimination and its a Human Rights Council and if if you can are always your opinion really that you wrote without being affected and basically giving to the bullying and the pressure of the United States government and other western government just show all the level of mistrust we are living when it comes to human rights. Well major corporations are throwing their weight behind the call for equality saying that theyre keeping quiet about their own overseas activities Transnational Companies have plants in africa the caribbean and asia where people receive less than their counterparts in developed countries but antiracist campaign seem to overlook the big disparity in wages well have a look at this in more detail coming up a bit later. All french people except for 6 for most have to return to class today for 2 weeks of lessons prior to their Summer Holidays and attendance in the past month has been purely voluntary the sudden decision to make it mandatory has left school scrambling to get back on track and in line with new norms and regulations who are details from paris. Is of course 3 months since france went into lockdown originally schools were closed forcing some 10000000 students from schools of all ages in colleges to learn at home all their own way they had access to complete that its right. Like classes with a very. Success rate at that from today schools now meant to be reopening here in france after president marc born announced that just a week ago so the schools will reopen theres going to be new regulations in terms of how they deal with the people so theres been a slight relaxation over the health laws to allow this to take place s. Have a look at some of the measures schools will now be putting in place trying to keep students safe for 19 wouldnt things are going to do is theyre going to continue a limited contact between students between classes in regards to how 4 students have to be away from each other thats recommended to be one meta distance but that wont be put in place for the youngest children such a new go to Nursery Schools if that one metre distancing isnt possible then he will be recommended that students and teachers continue to wear mosques in those classes now the government has called on parents to send their children back to school saying i have confidence in the system im calling on the parents to have confidence in the National Education institutions everything is being done for the children to attend safely some parents organizations have also been welcoming this which into the classroom saying its good for students to be able to have face to face contact they teaches to be able to mix with their peer groups also good for some parents who had a real tough time during the lockdown and since schools have been closed in trying to help their kids with their schoolwork in their classes particularly those who havent been able to access those online lessons theyre available but some schools are actually out right defying the call by the government to reopen saying theyre not going to open their doors because they just cant put the precautions in place and some parents feel like that as well unions have also. Been hitting out the plans as to teachers nobody asked our opinion there is no doubt whatsoever everything should have happened the other way you have to discuss it 1st with all the parties concerned before bringing it up to the government level its old regime when you hear such news from the press and not from the authorities the reason obligation to return to school but there is no information on how the children will be protected the same goes for children whose parents are at risk one. More than half of respondents. Thought that it was our idea and only around 45 percent of parents said that they were going to be sending their children back to school in fact as weve been here in the street this morning we have seen a steady trickle of Young Children being taken by their parents which i assume will be going back to the classroom today but really there is an overwhelming support that you might expect the idea of children going back to with 2 weeks just before the summer break was about 6 face many parents may have already taken their children or holiday so it remains to be seen how the classrooms will be. Nickel arg from the Teachers Movement red pens also believes that there shouldnt be a rush to reopen schools. Referring to a couple of 100 teachers who gave up as a sign of how a 1000000 french teachers feel is completely outrageous resuming courses now is pointless by and large yes the minister is right every minute is important but why then did he end his predecessors cancel so many classes and cut so many jobs and now in the midst of a pandemic he says every lesson is important so i believe that crosses should be resumed in september this is planned to be done in many countries i dont think that collapse awaits them because of this i dont think that its only greece and spain will be doomed if they dont start classes in june. The number of coronavirus cases in moscow slowly falling the city has been easing its way out of lockdown from tomorrow one of the final stages will be lifted allowing all restaurants to reopen along with gyms and swimming pools however authorities are still demanding people wear masks and maintain social distance for the some of the are in full swing in the city since a lot of people are finding it difficult to stick to the rules skit taylors been finding out whats going on has come alive so isolation has now been officially cancelled so we are free to go where we want the shops get along over q have caught i havent made it yet at eventide alfresco. But so far to have kept some rules in place mosques are recommended on along side clubs a compulsory and confined space says lets not forget of course to keep our distance so i decided to test whether muscovite are playing by the rules or living footloose unmask free lets go. 1st stop gotta keep one up most days because im most popular outdoor spaces it really has got everything a museum stating runts best of all restaurants an open ass cinema but like all city parks it will suck for over 2 months and people really missed it so as soon as the sun came out and the city reopened they loved it here now i heard a rumor that they were kicking whether visitors were Wearing Masks and gloves so lets do some sleuthing. See here at the very main gate there is a sign that clearly says this is the park police where a mosque theres even a cute little diagram now this want to process that we need to maintain a social system saying lets them want to help me so now im looking around and it doesnt look like thats any god who in fact that is a god but he doesnt seem to care that Anyone Around him is not in a mosque in fact i can see on one of the few maybe theyre just being particularly lax today because the weather is nice but either way its not great but since were here why did we speak to visit the park and see what they think about all these new rules theres little chance of getting them saturday on the street if you keep your distance you are most high were one its a month book why arent you wearing it now no one is wearing here you know its not necessary on the street because the virus doesnt live in this environment. We have masks and gloves get them out. To maintain such a distance yes even now i stepped away from you when you approached which was not close to these things too we must have done to but is because we spend a lot of time with patients whove had pneumonia since it all started back in october. And you fraid of being infected without a mono no i dont believe in chronic virus at all. Ok so weve patrolled the park now when one of the city. Hottest hangout spot school in the hole for obvious reasons and often youll see musical and dance performances taking place and in the summer its absolutely packed with people eating and drinking so its the Perfect Place to test just how much social distancing is going on. Right now the final stop on our patrol of moscow this area is called the pay child ponds and its really developed a reputation for being the capitals restaurant mecca warmest on the evenings these streets are packed as they are tonight and while the waiters might be wearing clubs and mosques i can see that its not top on the list of priorities of the dinahs now i tried i really tried to get someone anyone to speak to me but apparently how he died in a set free to make up for the interviewee. While thoughts on all speed safety check moscow and the conclusion that ive come to is that fortys can try all they like to keep people safe but at the end of the day its pretty hard to change human nature especially on a warm summers day off to months of big. This is the global stand against racism investigations been launched in the middle of the doctors were accused of discriminating against indigenous patients into the broad. International memorial has extended its deadline for submissions. All media professionals are eligible for the freelance journalist work for alternative media part of the Global Platform you can submit your published works in either video format go to award go to auntie dot com and it or no. President Vladimir Putin in his own words tells us we understand history and the current. Also why everybody hates john as he laughs all the way to the bank. Joining me every thursday on the alex salmond show and ill be speaking to us of the world of politics or business im show business ill see you then. The growing voice of the black lives mount a campaign in the u. S. Major corporations have been keen to show that they are doing their bit but with the spotlight firmly fixed on inequality at home some firms will be hoping it doesnt swing further afield and explains a problem thats been ignored and shunted aside for far too long is finally being addressed in the us major corporations are shelling out massive donations revamping their racially insensitive brands and also tripping over themselves to apologize its comforting to think that maybe this is just the beginning even the idea of reparations for slavery is finally gaining traction now. Go and thats what. This. Owes. To. Be reparations the California Assembly passed a proposal to establish a task force to study and prepare recommendations on giving reparations to africanamericans i know and have begun now when you know what to lets not wait lets not do the study and decide whether we should be direct Cash Payments but it would need time you know what has to be done but perhaps we should be forced to ask the question how much of this is a state. Politics and brand activism and how much of this is a real attempt to change a broken system and maybe even more importantly who is being left out at this point will this reparations being paid to caribbean countries as well for example it is not enough to say sorry we are not asking for anything is mendicant is handing out checks to people on street corners the issue of money is secondary but in this instance the moral discharge of ones jussi does require in a market economy that you contribute towards development and what about the exploitation taking place in africa right now dont worry apples on it things must change and apples committed to being a force for that change today im proud to announce apples Racial Equity and Justice Initiative where the 100000000 dollar commitment things for the equivalent of your spare change 10 but lets not forget that your company is one of a number accused of benefiting from child labor and the democratic republic of congo. Defendants apple alphabet dell microsoft and tazz law are knowingly benefiting from and aiding and abetting the cruel and brutal use of Young Children in the democratic republic of congo to mind cobalt a key component of every rechargeable lithium ion battery used in the l. A. Tronic devices these companies manufacture. Microsoft google and several other firms were also named in the lawsuit and those 2 are pledging donations to fight racial inequality but perhaps the line share of that money is going to be spent at home and not on their sprawling. Global and sometimes shadowy supply chains passion is finding its conscience and as a wealthy clothing retailer is splashing the cash levis to say today h. And m. Group will donate half a 1000000. 00 to the National Association for the advancement of colored people color of change and the American Civil Liberties union we support these are going is ations in their efforts for justice economic rights and democratic empowerment lets change together we are giving 100000 dollar grant to the American Civil Liberties union for its critical work in criminal Justice Reform and Racial Justice we must listen to the voices of then heard and join them so it becomes a lasting chorus that leads to progress and yet just a year ago people making clothing for them and other top labels were struggling in ethiopia to live on just 26. 00 a month and yes we get it you cant just say its all the companys fault would be great if it were that easy but competitive pricing and cheap foreign labor thats the way of the world and its likely that those textile workers in ethiopia might be even worse off if they didnt have those jobs paying them next to nothing just like theres no saying that those people yes even children at risk in their lives when the cobalt mines to be shut down what were seeing is the structural consequences of colonialism and slavery throwing money at the problem is not going to cut it anymore taking out a few statues of racists is going to do it either whats not needed is a cosmetic cleaned up real change just to go much much deeper. Author historian Gerald Holleman believes that not even large donations can hide what is really going on. These corporations are trying to whitewash their image their very own free black lives matter protesters which is one of the reasons why youve seen a scramble by corporations the United States to throw money at any civil Rights Organization was willing to accept their donations and their checks but im afraid to say that there are few in this country at least for the cynical maneuver this is whitewashing an otherwise atrocious record and they can make as many donations to civil Rights Organizations as the treasuries will bear but this will not relieve or remove the moral stain on their otherwise or renders an horrific record. The canadian province of British Columbia has launched an investigation into reports of hospital workers playing a racist game according to reports doctors and nurses have been betting on the level of alcohol in the blood of indigenous patients a game of reported to be called the price is right after the popular game show so also claimed that it was not isolated to just the one facility the Regions Health minister adrian dix was outraged by the claims. If true it is intolerable and except of all and racist and and its effect on patient care is intolerable and acceptable and racist digitas people frequently suffer discrimination in canada including from the Health Service according to the British Columbia Patient Safety and quality counsel there are many cases when Indigenous People receive delays to treatment or even denied medical help procedures the sometimes carried out improperly without respecting a patients heritage all cases have been recorded when pain relief was withheld we had done your fontayne who filed a complaint against the medical staff. There are many different forms of discrimination the one that has been highlighted this week relates to health care obviously but there are larger issues for Indigenous People around lack of access to housing issues your own poverty and Economic Development there are a number of issues that are longstanding and go far back but this of elation does highlight the need for us to have to take action and to move beyond just simply another report and more words but actually taking action and and having that action be on the front line canadians have been both for a long time about issues around racism when were talking about racism in the workplace clearly that is not acceptable its not something that anyone would support when youre in a job and you are especially a Public Servant working within the Public Health care system it is expected that you are going to treat absolutely everybody who goes through the emergency doors equally and if youre not or if youre incapable of doing that then you should be removed from that Health Care System immediately. You know watching on t. V. To National Number gene right up to date still make for more and often at. The world is driven by. The dares thinks. We dare to ask. You cannot be both with the yeah youre right. Hello and welcome to crossed out were all things are considered im people about president Vladimir Putin in his own words tells us how he understands history and the Current International system also why everybody apparently hates john bolton as he laughs all the way to the bank. To discuss this and more im joined by my guest George Samuel would have as he is author of bombs for peace nato is humanitarian war on your was lobbying and in london we crossed to alexander mature as he is a writer on Legal Affairs as well as editor in chief duran are joining crossed up rules and news in germany combine rounds were going to how its 1st in london for. Those of us that are very interested in whats going on in the International System obviously read the article the Vladimir Putin at published in the National Interest it was titled let me approach in the real reasons of the 75th anniversary of world war 2 why did you write it and what is its importance now the 1st reason he made it is because its the sentence he sets out its. All the set of the actually i should say well which washes up celebrate so its time. But of course its also timely because its to reste 1st late these attacks that are taking place in the west and in some countries in eastern and Central Europe on the sets a good mainstream understanding of the starts of the of the origins of 2nd will these attempts to equate russia with nazi germany as the region of the 2nd will was used strongly wishes to refute other 2nd is because i think hes very concerned the Current International developments and he wants to draw parallels between what happened before the 2nd well and what is happening now in other words the collapse of the International System which he feels was unfair
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