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| The newsletter of Frankfurter Buchmesse
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| #onthesamepage Special Edition for Human Rights
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It was an historic moment when the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted in Paris on 10 December 1948. Stating that "All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights", the first of the 30 articles summarizes a shared vision of the world, independent of individual national and social structures. The principles enshrined in this Declaration adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations, are now as relevant as they were in 1948.
Today, the United Nations is celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. At the 70th Frankfurter Buchmesse earlier this year in October, Human Rights were in focus. Together with TV stations ARTE and ZDF and the German news magazine Der Spiegel, the Frankfurter Buchmesse and the Börsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandels launched the campaign “On The Same Page” with the support of the United Nations (UN) and Amnesty International. In this special issue of our newsletter, we’d like to tell you about our activities and highlight some events dedicated to Human Rights.
Your newsletter editorial team
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| Women's contribution to the UDHR
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| Eleanor Roosevelt was the driving force in creating the 1948 charter of liberties which will always be her legacy: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights. As Chairperson of the drafting committee of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Eleanor Roosevelt's leading role has been well documented. But other women also played an essential part in shaping the document. Some of them, and their contributions to the inclusion of women’s rights in the Universal Declaration, are featured here.
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| #OnTheSamePage with Human Rights
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The Frankfurter Buchmesse 2018 was dedicated to human rights - many politicians, celebrities and well-known intellectuals took part in the campaign. In her opening speech, Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, reminded us that "the future is built, not inherited". Everyone can make a difference. Watch our film and make your voice heard today: tweet, instagram or youtube using #OnTheSamePage.
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| United Nations Human Rights Council
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| Kate Gilmore, United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, explains why, for her, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is both the "stand-out" text as it is a "stand-up" text.
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| #OnTheSamePage book recommendations
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| Arnon Grunberg reads J.M. Coetzee: Elizabeth Costello
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| We asked luminaries from the fields of art, science and culture to each present a book that to their opinion has a really special connection to universal human rights. The result is a personal list of literary recommendations, which impressively underscores the importance of the UN charter. With contributions by Arnon Grunberg, Laksmi Pamuntiak, Ismael Serageldin, Dr Ruth Westheimer and many others. Happy reading!
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| IPA launches Call for Nominations for Prix Voltaire
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| Freedom to publish is one of the fundamental pillars of the IPA's policy. In many countries, this principle is not guaranteed, as publishers face the risk of being intimidated, attacked or even killed by the government or other affiliated groups. IPA would like to acknowledge the courage of all those publishers, who have recently published controversial works amid pressure, threats, intimidation or harassment. Also open for nomination are publishers that have a distinguished record of supporting the freedom of speech and expression. Closing date to nominate for the Prix Voltaire is 20th. of February.
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| Worldwide Reading in Memory of Jamal Khashoggi
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| The international literature festival berlin (ilb) calls for participants to join a Worldwide Reading in memory of the murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi and other murdered, missing, and imprisoned journalists. For weeks, Khashoggi’s case has held the international community on edge. The call has been undersigned by Margaret Atwood, Paul Auster and Siri Hustvedt, the president of PEN International Jennifer Clement, Elfriede Jelinek, Bernard Henri Lévy, Mario Vargas Llosa, Herta Müller, Ibrahim Nasrallah, Elif Shafak and many others.
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| The Judge – a Film about Women, Equality and Justice
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| Kholoud Al-Faqih is the first woman judge appointed to the Middle East religious courts, provoking a heated debate on equal rights to education, on gender and systemic discrimination. The documentary follows Kholoud at work, illustrating the daily obstacles she is facing in a society ruled by the Shari'a law, an often misunderstood legal framework, allegedly giving men the say by law. It soon becomes clear, that Kholoud is not only fighting for herself, but for all those whose voices are not heard. The film is as much disturbing as it is encouraging, providing insights into Islamic Society, but also revealing the changes taking place.
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