The Political Voices of Women

This is a great idea. Here is what other bloggers are doing.This is a post from BlogHer contributing editor Amy…On Thursday, May 15, Blogcatalog.com is challenging bloggers to Unite for Human Rights by posting words, pictures and/or videos.

While the words might change from country to country and are sometimes taken for granted, human rights represent one of the universally agreed upon ideas — that all people are born with basic rights and freedoms that include life, liberty, and justice. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations.

Bloggers Unite For Human Rights challenges bloggers everywhere to help elevate human rights by drawing attention to the challenges and successes of human rights issues on May 15. What those topics may include — the wrongful imprisonment of journalists covering assemblies, governments that ignore the plight of citizens, and censorship of the Internet. What is important is that on one day, thousands of bloggers unite and share their unified support of human rights everywhere.

This is a great opportunity for BlogHers to write about the BlogHers Act/Global Giving projects which are raising money for maternal health, as well as relief efforts for the Burmese people affected by the Myanmar cyclone. Because of the great need to assist in the Myanmar relief effort, BlogHers Act has extended it’s Mother’s Day deadline and will continue to accept donations.

The three recently added Myanmar projects are:

1. Provide Shelter for Survivors of Myanmar Cyclone
2. GlobalGiving Relief Fund for Myanmar Cyclone
3. Help Victims of Myanmar Cyclone

Also See:

Backyard Beacon

Tina-Sue Ducross

Nancy Zimmerman

The Multitasking Librarian

Selma In The City

Elaine Vigneault

Donna Sunbdlad

Pondering Penguin

Penny Ronning

Bethany Jaeger

Lilly’s Life

Girl With Pen

Mom Knows Everything

Have you blogged about Human Right today? If so, please share your link.

(cross-posted at The Care2 Election Blog)