Bloggers are in a unique position to spread the word about important issues.
In war zones, bloggers are often first with the news. Mainstream media relies on bloggers for up to the minute first hand accounts.
And when bloggers all over the world join forces, the viral power of getting a message out can be phenomenal.
Blog Action Day was a major success with its environmental call. Now we have Bloggers Unite For Human Rights initiated by BlogCatalog.
Bloggers Unite is an initiative designed to harness the power of the blogosphere to make the world a better place.
By challenging bloggers to blog about a particular social cause on a single day, a single voice can be joined with thousands of others to help make a real positive difference.
Where To Start?
The Olympics Torch Relay debacle has drawn attention to the Tibetan struggle. But there are human rights issues aplenty - all around the world - too many, and many of them close to home.
One of the most powerful images I've seen was in Salisbury Cathedral in the UK. Standing in stark contrast to the splendor of the ancient architecture and tall spires was a large Amnesty International sculpture.
I really admire the work of Medecins San Frontiers.There's also good work being done by bloggers to safeguard children on the net by Blogger Power.
How can I choose just one human rights cause?
It's good to know that just one blogger can raise awareness, but that when we join together blogger power is unstoppable.
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