[Sust-mar] 26 Upcoming Community Events in Halifax and Wolfville

Fri Nov 16 16:09:07 EST 2012

26 upcoming community events related to peace, environment & social justice
in Halifax and Wolfville. Please spread the word!

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RALLY AGAINST NATO WAR CONFERENCE! RALLY AGAINST ISRAEL'S ATTACK ON GAZA!
SATURDAY, NOV. 17, 2012 from 1:00-2:00 pm
Halifax Peace & Freedom Park
(formerly Cornwallis Park) Hollis & South St. (across from Westin Hotel)
Moderated by Spoken Word Artist El Jones
Organized by: No Harbour For War
Endorsed by: Halifax Peace Coalition, CUPW, NSPIRG, Food Not Bombs, SMAC,
Canadians Arabs and Jews for a Just Peace, and Independent Jewish Voices 
Established 4 years ago the Halifax International Security Forum, based in
Washington, D.C., will take place Nov. 16-18 at the Westin hotel.
Warmongers from more than 40 countries will join Peter MacKay and some 300
others at the Forum "to learn from each other, share opinions, generate new
ideas, and put them into action." It is unacceptable that Halifax, or any
Canadian city, be used as a venue to plan further crimes against the peace
and the peoples of the world. Bring your banners and placards, bring your
music and statements, and most of all bring your friends to oppose this war
conference. 
*There are many representatives from the Israel government coming to the
NATO war conference. Please join us to denounce Israel's attack on Gaza. 
NO WAR ON GAZA! NO WAR ON IRAN! HANDS OFF SYRIA! 
WAR CRIMINALS - OUT OF HALIFAX!
CANADA OUT OF NATO! DISMANTLE NATO! 
NO HARBOUR FOR WAR!

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ANIMALS AND ANIMALITY: THE CHIMPS OF FAUNA SANCTUARY
NOVEMBER 19, 2012
Author Andrew Westoll will deliver the next Animals and Animality lecture,
"The Chimps of Fauna Sanctuary", on Monday, 19 November, 7.30 PM, in the KTS
Lecture Hall, 2nd Floor, New Academic Building, University of King's
College.
Fourteen years ago, a family of chimpanzees was rescued from a research lab
and sent to a rural sanctuary where they could be cared for and loved.
Andrew Westoll spent several months at the sanctuary as a volunteer
caregiver. He writes about his experiences in his book , The Chimps of Fauna
Sanctuary, which won the 2012 Charles Taylor Prize for Literary Non-Fiction.

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LET'S TALK: WHITE PRIVILEGE AND RACISM - WHO'S WE?
Event hosted by the Dalhousie Student Union.
Jackie Barkley talks about the importance of reflection on racial privilege
when organizing in our communities and how to encourage anti-racist
practices. Jackie will share stories from her years of anti-racist work in
the Halifax community as a member of the Metro Coalition for a Non Racist
Society, as well as reflections on the history of racism in Nova Scotia.
WHERE: Dalhousie SUB, Room 224
WHEN: Tuesday Nov. 20, 7:00 PM
Part of the Let's Talk! series: talking about issues and ideas that we
should talk about more often (but usually don't).
https://www.facebook.com/events/114213618733425/

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WADENG WINGS OF HOPE WALK
Wed, November 21, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Where: Saint Mary's Track 
On November 21st, we are planning a walk ("Walk with Deng for Wadeng") on
the SMU track from 3:30 to 6:30 to raise awareness & funds for Wadeng Wings
of Hope, http://www.wadeng.org/. Jacob's son, Deng, is turning 7, the age
that Jacob was when he was forced to leave his family and home in South
Sudan and travel to Kenya. We will have a birthday cake in the courtside
lounge at 4:30 and Deng and Jacob will each make a short statement related
to the cause and the event. We will follow the walk with a wing night
("Wings for Wings of Hope") from 6:30 until 9:30 at the Gorsebrook Lounge.
Toonie donation at the door & coat check.
Come out & join SMU for this great cause!

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WHY THE PROMISES OF YESTERDAY ARE THE TAXES OF TODAY
with Dean and Weldon Professor Kim Brooks
Taxes matter. In this lecture, we'll look at why.
We promise it won't hurt (it may even be FUN)! And while we can't promise
that you'll be better at filing your tax return by the end of class
(sorry!), you will come away with a deeper understanding of our tax system
and possibly a sudden desire to debate critical tax policy issues with your
friends. 
One important note:  There will be time for questions and answers at the end
of each lecture, though the general nature of each topic means it is not the
place to look for individual legal advice.
When?  Wednesday, Nov. 21 from 7- 8:30 pm.
Where?  Weldon Law Building, Schulich School of Law, Room 104
Dalhousie University, 6061 University Ave.
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Contact: Lindsay Loomer
Communications Officer
Schulich School of Law
lindsay.loomer at dal.ca
902.494.3065

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POSITIVE PUBLIC SECTOR SOLUTIONS TOWN HALL MEETINGS
As Nova Scotians, we often talk about the problems in health care. We debate
public vs private health care endlessly, while never really talking about
solutions. Not anymore.
The Nova Scotia Citizens' Health Care Network is pleased to launch our
Positive Public Sector Solutions tour.  The Health Network is releasing a
platform of public sector solutions to problems in public health care.  We
are encouraging all political parties in Nova Scotia to "steal" these ideas
and make them part of their next election platforms.  Public health care is
too important to become a partisan issue.
The Health Network will be holding a series of town hall meetings around the
province.  Details are below.  The town hall meetings are open to the public
and light refreshments will be served.
Don't see your community on the list? Contact us and help organize a town
hall in your neighbourhood.
Bridgewater - Tuesday, November 20th 
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Girl Guides Cabin
93 Dominion St
Halifax - Wednesday, November 21st
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
JBO Health Centre
2103 Gottingen St 
Glace Bay - Monday, November 26th
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Bayplex
151 Lower North St
Kentville - Wednesday, November 28th
6:30 pm to 8:30
362 Main St

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CANADA'S CARBON TRAP: POLITICAL ECONOMY OF CANADIAN CLIMATE POLICY 
Featuring: Brendan Haley
Time: Thursday, 22 November 2012, 12:30-2:00 pm
Venue: University Hall, MacDonald Building, Dalhousie University, Halifax
Organized by the Centre for Foreign Policy Studies:
http://centreforforeignpolicystudies.dal.ca/events.php#11oct12

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NOVA SCOTIA BIRD SOCIETY AGM
Thursday, November 22, 2012 - Regular Meeting: Annual General Meeting
NS Museum of Natural History, 1747 Summer Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, 7:30
p.m.
As usual, the AGM will be followed by a wine and cheese reception; a great
opportunity to meet and mingle.

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Great Guided Walks with the HALIFAX NORTH WEST TRAILS ASSOCIATION:
http://www.halifaxnorthwesttrails.ca/
*Next one is Sat. Nov. 17 Mainland Common Loop (great!)

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SAINT MARY'S UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR SERIES
IDS Visiting Speakers Program
McNally Main Building Room 227 
Friday Noon
"Haiti's New Dictatorship: The Coup, the Earthquake and the UN Occupation"
by author Justin Podur
Nov 23	Haiti and International Cooperation for Development: A Critical
Assessment, Justin Podur, Associate Professor of Environmental Studies at
York University, Canada. Writer on political conflicts and social movements.
More info about the SMU IDS Seminar Series:
http://www.smu.ca/academic/arts/ids/speaker.html

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THE SACKVILLE GREENWAY
Development is underway for a 12 km Active Transportation Trail system that
extends from Fultz House to the Beaver Bank tracks alongside the Little
Sackville River. Join Walter N. Regan, President of the Sackville Rivers
Association (sackvillerivers.ns.ca), as he presents slides and talks about
the future Sackville Greenway Trail.

Sackville Public Library
Saturday, November 24/2:30 pm
More info: http://www.halifaxpubliclibraries.ca/programs.html

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8TH AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL MARITIMES REGIONAL MEETING - "EMPOWERING
EVERYONE"
When : Sat, Nov 24th, 9-5pm
Where: University of King's College, Halifax (New Academic Building) -
http://ukings.ca/campus-map. Further directions and parking information will
be sent to those who register. 
Special Guest Speakers: Kathy Price (Campaigner for Central America, Mexico
& Columbia), Margaret Flynn (Executive Committee member) and SALSA (Social
Activist Law Student Association).
RSVP to Katie Malone at katiemmalone at gmail.com.  Limited travel subsidies
are available and inquiries should be directed to Katie. 
More info: Kim Cahill, Regional Development Coordinator (Mondays and
Wednesdays) 
Amnesty International Canada - English-Speaking Section 
PO Box 31049, Halifax, NS B3K 5T9
(902) 479-2222 or (613) 744-7667 Ext 285

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HAITI'S NEW DICTATORSHIP: THE COUP, THE EARTHQUAKE & THE UN OCCUPATION
Book launch with author Justin Podur
Friday, November 23 
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Room 227, McNally Main Building, 
St. Mary's University, 923 Robie St., Halifax

In 1804 Haiti became the world's first independent black Republic following
a slave revolution. 200 years later, ravaged by colonialism and violence, it
was placed under UN military occupation. Haiti's New Dictatorship charts the
country's recent history, from the 2004 coup against President Aristide to
the devastating 2010 earthquake, revealing a shocking story of abuse and
indifference by international forces. Justin Podur unmasks the grim reality
of a supposedly benign international occupation, arguing that the denial of
sovereignty is the fundamental cause of Haiti's problems. A powerful
challenge and wake-up call to the international NGO and development
community, Haiti's New Dictatorship is essential reading for anyone
concerned with justice in the global south and progressive development
policies.

About The Author: Justin Podur is Associate Professor of Environmental
Studies at York University, Canada. He is a writer on political conflicts
and social movements, and has reported from numerous countries including the
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Pakistan, Haiti and Israel/Palestine. He
is a contributor to Empire's Ally: Canadian Foreign Policy and the War in
Afghanistan (2012).

Books will be available for sale. Organized by the Department of
International Development Studies, the Halifax Peace Coalition, and the
King's Students' Union. For more information, please visit
www.halifaxpeacecoalition.ca

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HAITI'S NEW DICTATORSHIP: THE COUP, THE EARTHQUAKE & THE UN OCCUPATION
Book launch with author Justin Podur
Friday, November 23
7:30-9:00 p.m.
Haliburton Room- 1st Floor,
Arts & Administration Building
University of King's College
6350 Coburg Rd., Halifax

In 1804 Haiti became the world's first independent black Republic following
a slave revolution. 200 years later, ravaged by colonialism and violence, it
was placed under UN military occupation. Haiti's New Dictatorship charts the
country's recent history, from the 2004 coup against President Aristide to
the devastating 2010 earthquake, revealing a shocking story of abuse and
indifference by international forces. Justin Podur unmasks the grim reality
of a supposedly benign international occupation, arguing that the denial of
sovereignty is the fundamental cause of Haiti's problems. A powerful
challenge and wake-up call to the international NGO and development
community, Haiti's New Dictatorship is essential reading for anyone
concerned with justice in the global south and progressive development
policies.

About The Author: Justin Podur is Associate Professor of Environmental
Studies at York University, Canada. He is a writer on political conflicts
and social movements, and has reported from numerous countries including the
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Pakistan, Haiti and Israel/Palestine. He
is a contributor to Empire's Ally: Canadian Foreign Policy and the War in
Afghanistan (2012).

Books will be available for sale. Organized by the Department of
International Development Studies, the Halifax Peace Coalition, and the
King's Students' Union. For more information, please visit
www.halifaxpeacecoalition.ca

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ETHICS IN DEVELOPMENT PANEL DISCUSSION NOVEMBER 28, 2012
A panel discussion on the ethical considerations of the physical, economic,
social and cultural development of Nova Scotia is being held on November 28,
2012. The event, which will be co-organized by Acadia University, CCEPA and
CBERN Atlantic, will focus on education, planning, immigration and access to
service. This presentation provides an opportunity to define some of the
development challenges faced in Nova Scotia and through an ethical lens,
discuss opportunities and roadblocks to growth through public participation
in the conversation. 
Panel:
Dr. Edith Callaghan - Professor, Environmental & Sustainability Studies,
Acadia University (Moderator)
Ray Ivany - President, Acadia University
Andy Fillmore - Director, School of Planning, Dalhousie University
Elizabeth Mills - Executive Director, Nova Scotia Office of Immigration
Arthur Bull - Senior corporate policy analyst, Nova Scotia Department of
Policy and Priorities 
Date and Location: KC Irving Auditorium
November 28, 2012 at 7:00 pm
Acadia University, Wolfville, NS
Free Admission - Reception to follow. 
If you are interested in participating in this event, or to learn more,
please contact the CBERN Atlantic Outreach Assistant at atlantic at cbern.ca.

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YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW
Have you ever wondered how journalists get their hands on government
documents? Have you ever wanted to know what information the government has
about you? Finding the answers is accomplished through the Nova Scotia
Freedom of Information Acts (FOIPOP). Join a member of the NS-FOIPOP Review
Office for an interactive presentation and discussion. Program includes a
quiz with prizes!
Captain William Spry Public Library
Wednesday, November 28/7:00 pm
Halifax Public Library Series:
http://www.halifaxpubliclibraries.ca/programs.html

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START SOMETHING BIG
Join us at a conference designed to engage and inspire young Nova Scotians
(ages 13-18) to take action on the environmental issues they are most
passionate about. "Start Something Big" is a student led conference for
environmental change.  The event will be held on Saturday, November 17th,
2012, and will be a full day of inspiration, motivation, sharing and
starting new projects. 
This event is designed to engage and inspire Nova Scotia youth (ages 13-18)
to take action on the environmental issues most pressing to them. A series
of motivating speakers will be talking on a range of topics to help spark a
dialogue between youth, teachers and community members about important
environmental issues. We hope that this day will provide grounds for youth
to identify priority environmental issues they wish to work on with the
support of the EAC. It will be a day to make connections toward taking
action and making a difference.
Join the facebook event here!:
http://www.facebook.com/events/326242260797240/ 

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EUROPEAN UNION POLICIES AND WAR-AFFECTED CHILDREN
Ilse Derluyn, Professor/Lecturer (Department of Social Work, Ghent
University)
Monday, December 3 2012 - 12:30pm
Coburg Boardroom, Room 3107, Mona Campbell Building
Co-Hosted with the European Union Centre of Excellence

Ilse Derluyn obtained her PhD in Pedagogical Sciences at Ghent University
with a dissertation on the emotional well-being of unaccompanied refugee
minors. From 2000 until 2002, after obtaining her master in orthopedagogics
(special education) at Ghent University, she worked as a music therapist in
a psychiatric hospital. From 2002 until now, she is affiliated at the
Department of Orthopedagogics - Ghent University as researcher, first as
doctoral researcher, and now as post-doctoral researcher, both with grants
from the Special Research Fund of Ghent University.

Ilse has been involved in several research projects in the fields of
(forced) migration, refugees and war-affected children and adolescents, such
as studies on psychosocial well-being of unaccompanied refugee minors,
trafficking of minors, drug use in migrant populations, child soldiers,
emotional well-being of war-affected adolescents in Eastern Congo,
therapeutic care for unaccompanied refugee minors.

Ilse also teaches different courses on migration, refugee health,
transculturalisation and diversity at Ghent University (master in
pedagogical sciences and master in social work) and at the Brussels School
of the University of Kent, and has a large experience in training and
supervision of social workers supporting migrant, refugee and war-affected
populations.

Since its start, Ilse is the acting coordinator of the Centre for Children
in Vulnerable Situations.
More info: 
Julie Breau
(902) 494-6637
Deputy Director, Centre for Foreign Policy Studies
Web: Dal.ca/cfps Twitter: @dalcfps

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GOING GLOBAL: TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE STRATEGY
Madelaine Drohan, Canada Correspondent (from The Economist)
Wednesday, December 5 2012 - 12:30pm (doors open at 12:00)
Lord Dalhousie Room, Henry Hicks, Dalhousie University
Co-Hosted with Canadian International Council - Halifax Branch

Madelaine Drohan is the Canada correspondent for The Economist. For the last
30 years, she has covered business and politics in Canada, Europe, Africa
and Asia. She will be appearing here as the eastern most stop on her
national speaking tour supported by the CIC National Office. All
participants will receive copies of the latest CIC Research Report - The 9
Habits of Highly Effective Resource Economies: Lessons for Canada.

Her book, Making a Killing: How and why corporations use armed force to do
business, was published in 2003 by Random House of Canada and in 2004 by The
Lyons Press in the United States. It won the Ottawa Book Award and was
short-listed for the National Business Book of the Year Award in 2004.When
possible, she conducts journalism workshops for media in Africa and
Southeast Asia, with a special focus on business and investigative
journalism. She was awarded a Reuters Fellowship at Oxford University in
1998, and the Hyman Solomon Award for Excellence in Public Policy Journalism
in 2001. She was a 2004-2005 Media Fellow at the Chumir Foundation for
Ethics in Leadership. She lives in Ottawa and spent the past year
researching and writing her highly-acclaimed CIC research report.
More info: 
Julie Breau
(902) 494-6637
Deputy Director, Centre for Foreign Policy Studies
Web: Dal.ca/cfps Twitter: @dalcfps

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ECOLOGY ACTION CENTRE ANNUAL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Annual Holiday Open House Thursday, December 6, 4pm-7pm
Come to the EAC's office for hot apple cider and other seasonal
refreshments!  Meet the EAC's staff and learn about our projects. 2705 Fern
Lane, Halifax. http://www.ecologyaction.ca/content/upcoming-events

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SOLAR NOVA SCOTIA TOURS
Solar Nova Scotia is delighted to announce a tour on the 17th, and one on
the18th of November!
Descriptions of the sites on display, and a link to RSVP, are here: 
http://solarns.ca/node/62
Please note that these tours are for Solar Nova Scotia Members only. You can
become a member during the tour for $10 if you are a student, or $20 if
you're waged. This payment will bring you on as a member of Solar Nova
Scotia for 2013 with full privileges.
We're looking forward to seeing you!

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"SEACHANGE IN THE OCEAN: WHAT DO WE KNOW? AND HOW DO WE KNOW IT?"
Monday, 7 January 2013
Time: 7:30pm 
Location: Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
Speaker: Dr. Doug Wallace
Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Ocean Science and Technology
Department of Biology, Dalhousie University
Human-induced changes to our ocean are shifting from the local and regional
to the global scale. This presentation will highlight the causes of change
as well as new technological approaches, many originating in Canada, to
making measurements within the global oceans.
More info: http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Science/NSIS/meetings.html 

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS - MAY 2013 Nature Nova Scotia's Annual General Meeting
will be held on May 24-26 at Milford House,(http://milfordhouse.ca) South
Milford, Annapolis County, N.S. 
The Young Naturalists Club will once again be offering concurrent youth
programming during the weekend. It is a great opportunity for youth and
families to spend time in nature together, and for youth to learn from some
of the best naturalists in the Province.  
Visit www.naturens.ca or www.nature1st.net/ync for more information in the
coming months.

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*GREAT FALL EVENTS WITH THE YOUNG NATURALISTS CLUB:
http://nature1st.net/ync/ 
This Saturday (10:30am - 11:30am), Carina Gjerdrum from the Canadian
Wildlife Service will be speaking about amazing sea birds. The timing
couldn't be better - this is the time of year when you can start to see some
really neat sea birds along Nova Scotia's coast. Carina will share with us
some of their incredible adaptations to let them live a life at sea.
On Sunday, November 25, you are invited to a guided walk at the Five Bridge
Lakes Wilderness Area. This is one of Nova Scotia's newest protected areas,
and its right in our backyards! Nanci Lee will be our host, sharing with us
some of the neat features that make the area special. If you would like to
attend, make sure to register with me by email (yncns at yahoo.ca), including
letting me know how many people from your family will be attending. Dress to
be warm and dry! I hope you can join us for one or both of our November
events. And remember, friends and family who are new to the Club are always
welcome to attend.
Happy Trails!
Karen McKendry :) Email: yncns at yahoo.ca

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WAR CHILD 6: LOVE AND MERCY FUNDRAISER (Wolfville)
Date	Friday December 7, 2012
Time	8 pm - 11 pm
Type	Music
Presenter	Harry Roberts
The sixth annual Benefit Concert in support of War Child, Canada. This
organization raises money for Children and Families whose lives are hurt or
disrupted by war.
Cost	$15.00
Tickets	Al Whittle Theatre 
Cash Only
Email	linda.wheeldon at gmail.com 
Telephone	902 585-1364
More info: http://valleyevents.ca/event?id=18911

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**Have your say in the NS STRATEGY FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PUBLIC
CONSULTATIONS: http://www.novascotia.ca/coms/hs/ 
Public consultations from November 17 - 27 in various locations around the
province: http://www.novascotia.ca/coms/hs/Consultationevent.html 

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Little Foot Yurt Workshops 2013: http://lfy.ca/

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In solidarity for peace, earth and justice,

Tamara

Tamara Lorincz
55 Willowbend Court
Halifax, NS CANADA B3M 3L3
Phone: (902) 443-2423
Cell: (902) 478-1379
tlorincz at dal.ca
ECJ: http://www.ecojustice.ca
GN: http://www.space4peace.org/
HPC: http://www.halifaxpeacecoalition.ca/
NSEN: http://www.nsen.ca
"A better world is possible"

"Our only hope today lies in our ability to recapture the revolutionary
spirit and go out into a sometimes hostile world declaring eternal hostility
to poverty, racism, and militarism." - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 1967

"Without a doubt, military spending represents the single most significant
perversion of worldwide priorities known today." Former President of Costa
Rica and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Oscar Arias, 1999