Human rights stories - Page 2
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Microsoft champions same-sex marriage
Mon, 23rd Jan 2012
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Microsoft endorses same-sex marriage ahead of Washington state's crucial vote, citing benefits for business and economic growth.
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UN: Forced 'net disconnection violates civil rights
Fri, 20th May 2011
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copyright
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human rights
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censorship
A UN report on the right to freedom of expression calls the denial of internet service a violation of civil rights.
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KNOWLEDGE = PROFIT
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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payroll systems
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$1.7 billion dollars could be saved by New Zealand businesses each year through investing in digital skills training for staff, says report.
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Google threatens to pull out of China
Wed, 13th Jan 2010
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surveillance
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gmail
Google has threatened to pull its search engine from the People’s Republic of China, after an attack originating from the country.