4 Ways To Promote Health Literacy In Your Local Community

Introduction Health literacy is the set of values, the body of education, and the network and skills individuals, families, and communities require to manage their health. Health literacy is essential as it helps you make informed health-related decisions. Studies (noted below) have corroborated that health literacy is a strong parameter for predicting health status. Health… Read More

What is the Enemy Belligerent Interrogation, Detention, and Prosecution Act of 2010 (US)?

Introduction The Enemy Belligerent Interrogation, Detention, and Prosecution Act of 2010 (S. 3081) is a bill introduced by United States Senator John McCain, sponsored by Joe Lieberman and eight other Republican senators. Its counterpart in the House is H.R. 4892, introduced by Howard McKeon (R-CA). In introducing the bill on the Senate floor, McCain said:… Read More

What was the Military Commissions Act of 2009 (US)?

Introduction The Military Commissions Act of 2009, which amended the Military Commissions Act of 2006, was passed to address concerns by the United States Supreme Court. Refer to Enemy Belligerent Interrogation, Detention, and Prosecution Act of 2010. Outline In Boumediene v. Bush (2008) the court had ruled that section 7 of the Military Commissions Act… Read More

What is the Detainee Treatment Act 2005 (US)?

Introduction The Detainee Treatment Act of 2005 (DTA) is an Act of the United States Congress that was signed into law by President George W. Bush on 30 December 2005. Offered as an amendment to a supplemental defence spending bill, it contains provisions relating to treatment of persons in custody of the Department of Defence,… Read More

A Brief Overview of the Canadian Expeditionary Force Command

Introduction Canadian Expeditionary Force Command (CEFCOM, French: Commandement de la Force expéditionnaire du Canada or COMFEC) was an operational element of the Canadian Forces for operations outside of Canada, created in 2006 and merged into the Canadian Joint Operations Command in 2012. Under the CF structure, Canadian Expeditionary Forces Command (CEFCOM) was the unified command… Read More

What is the International Day of Non-Violence?

Introduction International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 02 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. It was established on 15 June 2007 according to United Nations General Assembly resolution A/RES/61/271. The day is an occasion to “disseminate the message of non-violence…through education and public awareness…and reaffirm the desire for a culture of peace, tolerance, understanding… Read More

What is Peace Journalism?

Introduction Peace journalism is a style and theory of reporting that aims to treat stories about war and conflict with balance, in contrast to war journalism, which peace journalism advocates say display a bias toward violence. The theory proposes practical methods for correcting biases in stories appearing in the mainstream and alternative media, and suggests… Read More