About Simon Maghakyan
A native of Armenia, Simon is a current graduate student in political science at University of Colorado Denver. He is also an alumnus of the International Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies. Connect to Simon’s blog at www.blogian.net.
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April 13th, 2009
USA: No More Columbus Day at Brown University
In response to protests from Native American and other students, the prestigious Brown University in the United States has changed the name of the national public holiday Columbus Day to "Fall Weekend" on its academic calendar. Bloggers are debating this modification of a holiday that honors the European explorer Christopher Columbus for “discovering” America.
April 4th, 2009
Australia: Indigenous Rights Declaration Approved
March 30th, 2009
Georgia: Holy Baby Boom!
March 16th, 2009
Armenia: International Women's Day action sparks virginity debate
Although couples now marry at a later age than before, some traditions have been slow to change in Christian Armenia. One custom, for example, expects women -- but not men -- to remain virgins until their wedding night. However, a recent rally to mark International Women’s Day after which red apples were buried, a symbol of the bride losing her virginity, has prompted intense discussion in the Armenian blogosphere.
March 9th, 2009
U.S.A.
UOB says Native Americans will now advise U.S. Department of Homeland Security on issues concerning American Indians. The policy has been created by new Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano.
March 3rd, 2009
UK: ‘Stamping Out' Media Racism Against Indigenous Peoples
Amid growing awareness about indigenous peoples’ issues in the world, British periodicals The Guardian and The Observer have new guidelines against using two phrases that activists say marginalize and de-legitimize indigenous peoples.
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