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First Principles on Human Rights: Freedom of Speech
The U.N. has a confusing approach to the meaning of the freedom of speech. Some documents and decisions provide robust free speech protections. However, due to the complex history of the U.N., there has always been a pro-censorship strand running through the U.N. system. If the pro–free speech “side” is to take precedence, U.S. action […] More
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All risks factors are important in assessing adolescent suicide
In an extensive article on adolescent suicide published in Pediatrics, the authors glaringly omit the significant risk factors of sexual activity and elective abortion. The American College of Pediatricians has previously noted the significant risk contribution each of these has upon adolescent suicide, as well as depression. In studies that controlled for confounding factors, sexually […] More
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Friends in prayer. An easy way to discover God’s closeness
In early January 2020, given the many prayer requests that I received via text message, email and social media, I asked some virtual friends to join in prayer every day with a decade of the Rosary (1 Our Father – 10 Ave Maria – 1 Glory to the Father). A very simple thing.The response was […] More
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Cannabis Use and Risk for Substance Use Disorders and Mood or Anxiety Disorders.
it has become increasingly important to obtain longitudinal data to clarify the relationship between cannabis use and subsequent psychiatric disorders. JAMA. 2017 Mar 14;317(10):1070-1071. doi: 10.1001/jama.2016.19706. Cannabis Use and Risk for Substance Use Disorders and Mood or Anxiety Disorders. Hill KP1. Author information 1 Substance Abuse Consultation Service, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts2Division of Alcohol […] More
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Female Genital Mutilations (FGM) – assistance, medical treatment and support?
Where can I find assistance, medical treatment and support? Women’s Shelters and Centres Against Domestic violence provide: FOR HELP click here More
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Female Genital Mutilations (FGM) – What are they?
The phrase Female Genital Mutilations (FGM) refers to all forms of partial or complete removal of female external genitals, or other modifications of the female genital organs, performed for cultural or other non-medical purposes. FGMs are an extremely serious violation of women’s and girls’ human rights. They consist in the partial removal of a healthy […] More
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