Our web site is all about freedom of speech and expression.
Freedom of speech is the concept of being able to speak freely without censorship. It is often regarded as an integral concept in modern liberal democracies. The right to freedom of speech is guaranteed under international law through numerous human rights instruments, notably under Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights, although implementation remains lacking in many countries. The synonymous term freedom of expression is sometimes preferred, since the right is not confined to verbal speech but is understood to protect any act of seeking, receiving and imparting information or ideas, regardless of the medium used.
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... is a non-governmental organisation based in Birmingham, England. RTC strives to provide training, advice, and support to people working for peace and human rights in areas affected by war or violent conflict. In 2011, RTC won the Coventry International Prize for Peace and Reconciliation in recognition for its work in training peace practitioners to become effective peace builders in their communities.
RTC's ethic to approaching Peacebuilding and conflict transformation involves a number of key working principles:
- By invitation ...
- In partnership ... local organisations to ensure that the work is sustainable in the long-term ...
- Understanding root causes ... through thorough analysis is vital ... the key players and relationships can be identified and appropriate responses to a specific conflict can be made
- Long-term ... professional skills-based accompaniment for partners in their own situations to ensure that they have the support they need to make their own interventions and ensure sustainable change
- Learning ...
... Since it was founded in 1991 by Simon Fisher, RTC has established itself as a leader in the field of conflict transformation. Its main publication, the handbook "Working with Conflict: Skills and Strategies for Action", is acknowledged as a key resource for practitioners, trainers and academics throughout the world and has been translated into eight languages. ...