The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) is an acclaimed organization that prevents discrimination through educating and promoting human rights in Ontario (OHRC, About the Commission). Their goal is for each individual in Ontario be valued; so that everyone can participate and feel they are an important part to the community while being respected and treated with dignity. As well, they make sure each individual take responsibility for the rights of others, so human rights can be achieved by all
The case of The Prosecutor v. Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta is a case that had been tried on the issue of crimes against humanity regarding the 2007-2008 post-election violence in Kenya under article 7 of Rome Statutes. The case started when President Mwai Kibaki was being re-elected as president and led to series of protest, fight and demonstration. This is because it was likely that the opposite side candidate will win the election. But because of the President Mwai Kibaki used inhuman way to win the election
his own on them. He makes them feel as if they are outsiders on what appears to be their former home now overrun by Prospero. We see this first appear when Prospero yells at Caliban for speaking in his native tongue . Caliban greets him by saying “Uhuru” (Cesaire 11). Prospero responds “Yet another return to your savage tongue. I've already told you, I don't like it. You could be polite, at least: hello wouldn't kill you.” (Cesaire 11). He is forcing Caliban to speak in a language unfamiliar to him
from the start of the Emergency in Kenya to the conclusion of the Emergency. One can understand the complexity of this time shifting by examining the first four chapters. Ngugi begins the novel with Mugo experiencing a nightmare six days before Uhuru. Immediately the readers begin questioning exactly what is taking place. Then, Mugo is awake and begins walking through the town. The entire first chapter is following Mugo through his day. Ngugi gives the readers the names of people who are not
Wangari Maathai’s Unbowed exhibited a story of a fight for human rights, the struggle and hardships of discrimination, and the pursuit of a human being believing in what is right. After reading Unbowed it really shed some light on previous historic events and political leaders she had in common with. I found that Maathai drew many comparisons to Gandhi and Nelson Mandela. Two leaders that both fought for equality for their people Unbowed drew similarities to Marcos “The Fourth World War,” when Wangari
As a result of colonialism, a culture of defensiveness and an inherent inferiority proliferated the oppressed. As Tagore writes, “You ridiculed Horror / By making your own appearance hideous; You cowed Fear / By heightening your menacing grandeur,” (15-18). Here, Tagore is describing the defensive nature borne out of the catastrophic reality of colonialism. A natural system of defense by the Africans was prompted. Also, the psychological effects of what prompted the defensive nature of the colonized
The Tempest as most of Shakespeare’s works has been the source of inspiration for several other authors and their respective works. Films, plays, and paintings are some of the platforms derived from his single works in different adaptations that each illuminate aspects of the originals. Aimé Césaire’s A Tempest, is one of the many works that has reimagined Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Cesaire is inspired by his environment and ideology in his reinterpretation just as Shakespeare was when he wrote
Caliban orders Prospero to “call [him] X… like a man… whose name has been stolen… it reminds [him] of a basic fact… that [Prospero has] stolen everything from [him], even [his] identity! Uhuru!” (15). While Shakespeare connects to his audience by advocating colonialism, Césaire does the reverse and advocates accomplishments of activists; both authors advocated popular subjects in their play to further their agenda. By discarding the name
Kenya has been a symbol of East African solidarity, as they gained a reluctant sovereignty after years of ram shaking batter with colonialist Britain. Many factors contributed to the gaining of Kenyan independence in December 1963, using both aggressive and passive styles of rebellion they rebuked colonial autocracy and gained their independence. During the 19th Century numerous European countries begun to take an active interest in African countries, Kenya and much of East Africa was soon swept
Running head: KENYA’S POLITICAL HISTORY 1 KENYA’S POLITICAL HISTORY 10 Kenya’s Political History and Current Political Regime Student’s Name Number Course Professor Introduction Kenya is a very important country in the world basically due to its strategic location in the East African region. It is a country that has had an interesting political walk that despite the challenges it has faced, it has managed to pull through though with an interesting history
Scott w. Williams is a Famous African American Mathematician, He was born April 22, 1943 in Staten Island, New York city. He is a Professor of mathematics at the university at buffalo suny. He studied at two university Morgan State and Leigh University. Scott Williams is an only grandchild. His grandparents strongly valued education. His mother Beryl Williams was the first black to graduate from the university in Maine in the year of 1936. Scott w. Williams had a perfect SAT Math score but he failed
Tanzania is a multi-purpose destination. From fabulous game parks, the richest in animals in the whole of Africa, to the opportunity of experiencing the ‘Snows of Kilimanjaro’ personally, the hustling and bustling metropolis of Dar Es Salaam, to dream islands in the Indian Ocean, Tanzania proves to be absolutely rich in diversity. HOW TO GET THERE Numerous international flights land daily on Dar Es Salaam’s Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport, named after Tanzania’s first president.
“Kenya” Kenya is a shining gem in Africa because of its many exports and interesting clothing style. Due to its very fair government and a past with no civil wars it stands apart from many of the other African countries. Kenya, though a pretty new country, has huge natural landforms and bodies of water, exports flowers to most of the world, and a rich traditional dress and dance culture. . Its unique past and hopeful future show hope to other struggling countries in Africa and the whole world
Al-Shabaab also known as the “Youth” or Hirakata al Shabaab al mujahidin "movement of striving youth" are a terrorist group in Somalia who have a link with Al-Qaeda since 2012. According to CNN journalist Holly Yan “In February 2012, the group's leader, Ahmed Abdi Godane, and al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri released a video announcing the alliance of the two organizations”. (CNN Yan) There are many factors that attribute to their start. Apparently, Somalia was in chaos in the past 25 years, people
betray his to the movement bore a brand "Cain" on their forehead forever. A vivid description of the struggle between nation and individual. Despite Ngugui's flashback format A Grain of Wheat is certainly an attention keeper. Kenya at the brink of Uhuru (freedom) from the British, as experienced through the eyes of some interesting and greatly entertaining characters. Amazingly in the midst of this historical event the story is filled with love and betrayal. This is a tragic situation, where there
anniversaries of important dates. The most important social occasions are those that are age-related and the great celebration comes at the time of circumsion, which marks a boy’s entrance into manhood. There national holidays are Madaraka Day (June 1), Uhuru Day (December 12), Kenyatta Day (October 20), and Moi Day (October 10). The Christian and Islamic holidays are Christmas, Easter, Id al-Fitri and Id al-Adha. Also the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad or Maulidid is celebrated. The not public shows
political party formed by Jomo Kenyatta who would go on to become the country’s first president. It is currently a presidential representative democratic republic, with the president as head of state and head of government. Presently, Jomo Kenyatta’s son Uhuru Kenyatta presides over the nation as its leader. The capital, Nairobi, is a regional commercial hub, playing a role in Kenya’s economy being the largest GDP
Jamaica is known for its jerked chicken, clear waters, and more notably for Reggae, which makes Jamaican culture globally recognized. However, despite its mainstream entertainment value of today, reggae is not only music; however it is a way of life for some Jamaicans. It originated as a political form of protest against the colonial forces operative in the social context of Jamaican life. Musical ambassadors like the Abyssinians, Burning Spear, Sir Jimmy Cliff, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer
The following work will call your attention to the way in which a playwright and a novelist deploy key stylistic and dramatic effects and will be complete by means of examining a passage taken from each work. To follow a comparison and contrast of the techniques used within the two works will be observed. My rein is loosened. I am master of my Fate. When the hour comes, Watch me dance along the narrowing path, Glazed by the soles of my great precursors. My soul is eager. I shall not turn
Comparing A Tempest and The Tempest William Shakespeare wrote The Tempest, arguably his finest work, on the eve of European colonization of the New World in 1611 (Hollander and Kermode 445-46). As a result, common European ideas about the New World in the early 1600s are alluded to throughout the play (446). Through the propagandistic writings of explorers like Captain John Smith, who authored a sensational and unsubstantiated account of his dramatic rescue from death at the hands of Indians