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June 3, 2011 In Peace Blog

“Ideologue on a peace pedestal”

A far better explanation for the award to Professor Chomsky is given by Stephen Matchett, "Ideologue on a peace pedestal". June 03, 2011 http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/features/ideologue-on-a-peace-pedestal/story-e6frg6z6-1226068205671

June 3, 2011 In Peace Blog

Some naughty mistakes in The Australian’s, “Chomsky peace award blasted”

Matthew Miller From: The Australian June 03, 2011 http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/chomsky-peace-award-blasted/story-fn59niix-1226068256064 The Sydney Peace Foundation was established fourteen years ago, not eight. Windschuttle as usual gets his facts wrong. a) Chomsky is a consistent supporter of non-violence b) Chomsky compared the publicity surrounding Pol Pot with silence

June 3, 2011 In Peace Blog

Professor Noam Chomsky Announced as 2011 Sydney Peace Prize Recipient

'In a time of violence and abuses of human rights, a brilliant, inspiring choice' On Wednesday June 1, at the Sydney Town Hall, the Governor of New South Wales, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir, announced distinguished American linguist, social scientist and

May 26, 2011 In Peace Blog

Stuart Rees talks straight with media personality Derryn Hinch on David Hicks, “letters home” and indefinite detention in Guantanamo Bay

Professor Stuart Rees was interviewed by radio personality Derry Hynch on Melbourne's 3AW Drive programme, Wednesday May 25, 2011. Click here to read Hynch's editorialising which sparked the fiery exchange between Rees and Hynch. Click here to listen to the podcast- Rees

May 25, 2011 In Peace Blog

Stuart Rees on Ted Lapkin and David Hicks

Ted Lapkin (SMH May 24th) uses his bully boy style to demonize David Hicks and to ridicule the thousands who support him, including the brave human rights activist Donna Mulhearn who chaired Hicks appearance at the Sydney Writers Festival. Lapkin seems

May 25, 2011 In Peace Blog

We stood up for Hicks because Australia failed to when it mattered

Sydney Morning Herald Opinion, May 25, 2011 Mary Kostakidis Sitting in the last row of the dress circle, I had a bird's eye view of the Sydney Writers' Festival event where David Hicks spoke publicly about his experiences for the first time.

May 20, 2011 In Peace Blog

Justice for the Palestinians, Security for Israel

The Sydney Peace Foundation’s (SPF) position on the Israeli/Palestinian conflict is that ‘Justice for the Palestinians means Security for Israel’. That’s also our response to President Obama’s address on the Middle East and we’re echoing the crystal clear observations made

May 18, 2011 In Peace Blog

Stuart Rees in The Conversation: Peace medal to Wikileaks founder was controversial, but warranted

By Professor Stuart Rees, Sydney Peace Foundation Director First Published in The Conversation, 18 May 2011 In a ceremony at London’s Frontline Club on Tuesday, May 10, before an array of television crews from around the world, WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange received the

May 11, 2011 In Peace Blog

Professor Noam Chomsky praises Julian Assange and the Sydney Peace Foundation

Professor Noam Chomsky, the “greatest intellectual influence in the Western world for the past forty years”, has paid tribute to Julian Assange in stating, "I thank you profusely for the way in which you have exercised your responsibilities as a citizen

May 11, 2011 In Peace Blog

JULIAN ASSANGE RECEIVES GOLD MEDAL FOR HUMAN RIGHTS: LONDON

Wednesday 11 May Julian Assange, co-founder of WikiLeaks, has been awarded the Sydney Peace Foundation’s Gold Medal at a ceremony overnight in London’s Frontline Club for “exceptional courage in the pursuit of human rights”. Presented by veteran Australian broadcaster Mary Kostakidis, The

Peace Blog

“Ideologue on a peace pedestal”

Some naughty mistakes in The Australian’s, “Chomsky peace award blasted”

Professor Noam Chomsky Announced as 2011 Sydney Peace Prize Recipient

Stuart Rees talks straight with media personality Derryn Hinch on David Hicks, “letters home” and indefinite detention in Guantanamo Bay

Stuart Rees on Ted Lapkin and David Hicks

We stood up for Hicks because Australia failed to when it mattered

Justice for the Palestinians, Security for Israel

Stuart Rees in The Conversation: Peace medal to Wikileaks founder was controversial, but warranted

Professor Noam Chomsky praises Julian Assange and the Sydney Peace Foundation

JULIAN ASSANGE RECEIVES GOLD MEDAL FOR HUMAN RIGHTS: LONDON

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