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10.12.18

70 years Declaration of Human Rights

70 years ago this very day, the United Nations adopted the Declaration of Human Rights. It assumes that all people have the same fundamental rights - regardless of their nationality, their ethnic group or their religion. Although the Human Rights are recognised by most states in principle, compliance with the declaration is still not a matter of course in many countries. This often affects minorities, such as the Maasai in East Africa. Officially, they have the same rights as the rest of the population, but are often victims of political despotism, like it is the case with Maasai land rights. We have already reported about the withdrawal of Maasai land by local politicians.

Another central issue of the work of Veterinarians without Borders is the right to access to clean drinking water. It is interesting that this right has only been recognised relatively late as a Human Right, namely in 2010, although supply with drinking water is essential for other fundamental rights.

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01.02.24:

VSF International is looking for a Communication Officer

Our parent organization Vétérinaires sans Frontières International (VSF-Int) is looking for a...

17.01.24:

VSF-International is looking for experts in the field of One Health | © VSF-International

VSF International is looking for a One Health Expert and an Advocacy Officer One Health

Our parent organization Vétérinaires sans Frontières International (VSF-Int) is looking for new...

24.10.23:

f.l.t.r.: Art expert Markus Hübl, VSF-Austria president Prof. Dagmar Schoder, artist Guido Rupp. | © Veterinarians without Borders

Picture auction to benefit VSF

As part of the opening of the vernissage of the visual artist Guido Rupp, alias "GuRu", paintings...

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John Laffa sends Christmas greetings from Tanzania

Our Tanzanian employee John Laffa wishes all supporters and friends of Veterinarians without...

Steam cooking in the traditional way

Sweet potatoes are very popular in Africa. In Tanzania, many small traders sell steamed sweet...

Maasai student Lucas Moreto successfully finishes diploma course!

We congratulate our Maasai student Lucas Moreto! As reported, Lucas is studying law at the TUDARCO...

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