Publications by: STWR
The United Nations: Overview and key facts
Article / 19th May 2008Although the United Nations remains heavily criticised for its complexity and bias towards the ‘big 5’ nations, it’s noble origins and ideals – embodied in the UN Charter and Universal Declaration of Human Rights – emphasises the need for a more democratic, powerful and ultimately more representative UN system that can act as a conduit for international cooperation and the securing of basic human needs.
Healthcare: key facts and resources
Article / 19th May 2008A collection of facts, organisations, reports and further resources about healthcare from a global perspective.
Water: key facts and resources
Article / 19th May 2008A collection of facts, organisations, reports and further resources about access to water from a global perspective.
International politics and global governance: key facts and further resources
Article / 19th May 2008Some key facts, organisations, books and further resources that relate to international politics and global governance issues.
Land, water and energy: an overview
Article / 19th May 2008The three essential resources of land, energy and water are connected by the same crisis of inequality driven by increasing privatization and corporate control. While universal provision remains an eminently practical goal, it requires a shift in global priorities and wide-scale redistribution through a system of international sharing monitored by an effective and representative United Nations.
Climate change and the environment: an overview
Article / 16th May 2008The threat of climate change and global warming, fueled by relentless commercialization and excessive consumption, has turned into a fighting ground for both policymakers and concerned citizens. The coming decade is set to determine not only a collective response to reducing carbon emissions, but the entire future direction for international development and the global justice movement.
Global financial crisis: an overview
Article / 16th May 2008Soaring capital flows, a debt-based consumer culture and unbalanced trade between countries all contributed to the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. The question now is whether governments follow a 'business as usual' model based on self-interest and inequality, or one that promotes equitable development based on moral and social principles.
Globalization: an overview
Article / 16th May 2008Since the imposition of free market policies in the 1980s, globalization has come to represent an ideological battle between those who favor economic growth and deregulation through the growing power of multinational corporations, versus those who prefer a more sustainable and democratic approach to international development, socio-economic justice, and the securing of basic human rights and needs.
Annual Report – January 2008
News / 5th January 20082007 was STWR’s most progressive year to date. Particular progress was made in terms of organisation, structure, networking and raising our profile.
Global Climate Change rallies push for urgent action
News / 10th December 2007In London, STWR joined over 10,000 campaigners who braved the wind and December downpours to walk from the Houses of Parliament to the US embassy.