The world still seems to be an awful place from some viewpoints but you only need to move slightly to see the slow reform of the earth. Every year strengthens the cause of human rights.
A couple snapshots-
June 17, 2011: The most progressive African country on LGBT rights ,South Africa, presented a historic UN resolution which affirmed opposition to LGBT discrimination. It got approved.
July 9, 2011: South Sudan seceded from Sudan & is the worlds newest nation. Sudan suffered civil war party due to ethnic-religious conflict.
September 20, 2011: Don't Ask Don't tell , a U.S, military policy that banned openly gay service members, was repealed after years of battles by LGBT advocates.
September 21, 2011: American Hikers, Josh Fattal & Shane Bauer, were released after two years imprisonment from Iraq. They were charged with espionage & illegal entry in Iraq. International appeals & activist helped fight for their freedom.
December 12, 2011: Three women ; Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Liberian women's activist Leymah Gbowee, & Yemeni human right's activist Tawakkol Karman, won the Nobel Peace Award for their tireless work in advancing human rights
December 7, 2011: U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton directly confronted the refusal of many nations to take action to protect gay rights at the UN with a groundbreaking speech.
2011: 'Arab spring' activists continue to support democratic reform while the 'Occupy' movement brings attention to economic equality like never before.
The year 2011 is about to leave the door & I (along with millions) are proud of the earth's progression. Of course, the battle is far from over. Activists will ensure the realization of the full extent of human freedom for everyone till ad infinitum.
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