European Umbrella March 2011

by mirhiban, IFOR Austria

On June 20th, the international day of refugees, all across Europe people stood up to express their solidarity with refugees: The European Umbrella March took place in several European countries including Austria, Belgium, Germany, France, Great Britain, Italy, Turkey and Czech Republic. The umbrella served as a strong symbol for the protection that people who are on the flight from war, from persecution and discrimination, from desperation and hunger need.

The Power of Youth in Non-Violent Action: The Egyptian Revolution of 2011

by Ruby Glaser, IFOR Austria (www.ifor.org)

It is often thought that a person must have age, wisdom, and experience to make a big difference in the world. The recent revolution in Egypt, however, has proved to the world that there are no prerequisites when it comes to making change. Rather than elder Egyptians igniting the flame, it was the youth of Egypt who inspired a nation to challenge its leaders.