Editor's Note
War For a Century
Who's on Candid Camera?
Engaging Children in the Fight to Prevent Animal Cruelty
NZ Sweatshops Inc.
Toronto in Hong Kong
Never Again
Iraqi Women Speak Out in Toronto
Welcome Welcome to Five Minutes to Midnight’s latest issue about human rights and international affairs. To view a description of each article, move your cursor over the title box. Simply click on any title to read the article in full.   Editor's Note       by Hannah Renglich The October issue of Five Minutes to Midnight begins with a reflection on the power of the internet as an aid to political communication. This entire issue revolves around this idea, and shows how various social issues are being addressed online, both on this site and elsewhere.   War For a Century       by Ian Duncombe From the critical digestion of public broadcasting and global political proceedings, Ian Duncombe has arrived at the conclusion that Americanization and corporate control of the media poses a threat to the state of world affairs. The UN General Assembly played host to a score of similarly-minded individuals this past month, who were unafraid to use harsh words to express their discontent.   Who's on Candid Camera?       by Cat-Dan Lai The recent Heathrow bombing scare shook the world and caused a new wave of airport security upgrades. Cat-Dan Lai shares her personal experiences and observations of this near-catastrophe as a Canadian residing in London.   Engaging Children in the Fight to Prevent Animal Cruelty       by Christina Parker While many turn their attention to human rights violations in developing countries, Christina Parker explores the little-researched world of animal rights. Following a trip to Botswana, Christina explores the cultural and social roots of cruelty to animals in search of a means for facilitating change of practice.   NZ Sweatshops Inc.       by Cameron Walker The use of sweatshops by large companies was once a prominent issue in society. Recently, however, it has faded into the background amongst other problems thought to be lost or forgotten. Cameron Walker reminds us that sweatshops are still thriving and shows how workers are fighting back.   Toronto in Hong Kong       by Polina Kukar Having spent four months in Hong Kong and surrounding areas during the summer of 2006, Polina Kukar, a student of education at York University, offers a sampling of the rich culture and landscape of her host country through collection of photographs. While in Asia, Polina invested her time at the Hong Kong Institute of Education as an intern, while travelling as often as possible to achieve the zen of full immersion in the country, its way of life, and its people.   Never Again       by Melanie Tomsons - International Correspondent in Kigali The concern of child soldiers and their human rights has been an on going issue that has, so far, involved hundreds of thousands of children. Melanie Tomsons summarizes the current effort, “Expanding the Dialogue: Preventing the Use of Children as Soldiers,” directed by Senator Roméo Dallaire, and analyzes the important roles that youth have in the fight against the concept of child soldiers.   Iraqi Women Speak Out in Toronto       by Rustam Dow Voices in Iraq are often quieted or altered by Western media to present a more pleasing image of Western intervention. This miscommunication can result in confusion and frustration for both parties. Share in the stories of real Iraqi women and understand the conflict from a different perspective.