Posts Tagged ‘Speak Out’
Heroes.By Editor - November 24th, 2010 |
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“Hero is defined as a man or woman of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his or her brave deeds and noble qualities.” A HERO sacrifices their lives for the betterment of society. A HERO withstands pain and suffering in order to achieve the desires of others. |
Maya (Short Story by Renishaki Kamalanathan)By Editor - October 3rd, 2010 |
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Maya, A Short Story by Renishaki Kamalanathan I always tremble, mumble, twist and turn in my bed feeling dead, cold with that uneven conscious state of not knowing where I was. The wetness of my sweat on the plastic covering over my queen-sized bed that Aunt Sitha left on, annoyed me as if it was residue of blood. I always seemed to repeat Maya’s name regardless of tone, whether it was whispering, mumbling, or yelling. |
The Final Chapter -Tha ProphecyBy Editor - August 22nd, 2010 |
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A lot of us take our environment and the lives we live for granted. The truth is we all play a equal role in the destruction of that same environment. It’s time we all take a second and think about the consequences we may need to pay. The end is near. Freedom Recordz Tha Prophecy brings to you a video that illuminates the current reality of climate change and the need for us to act today before it is too late. |
A Survivor’s Voice – Survivors of the Sencholai Aerial Attack Speak OutBy Editor - August 14th, 2010 |
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Written by: Kala Singam., 19 That day as the Kfirs were scanning through the air above our head, I thought we wouldn’t live. We were all like no, it’s not for us. We didn’t expect it to come and drop on our heads. It was so unexpected, we weren’t prepared for it. We woke up and we were doing our morning chores. Brushing our teeth, washing our face, braiding our hair, and generally we were all really in high spirits, excited for the day’s activities to begin. But what awaited us that day was not what we anticipated. |
On Tamil IdentityBy Editor - July 30th, 2010 |
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What is identity? It is the means by which you gain a sense of self; the thing that defines you. It is your expression of your identity that makes you, YOU. Identity is not something which can be taught or learned or forcibly fashioned in any way. Identity is an intrinsic property of the beholder and must be expressed voluntarily. Identity comes from within. |
Who am I ?By Editor - July 24th, 2010 |
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Written by: Shayanika Suresh “Who am I?” Is that not such a simple question? Why is it then that I find myself searching for an answer? True, I could reply by saying my name but what will I say to the question that follows: “Where are you from?” It is not that I do not know where I was born because I do. I know my motherland. It has a name, yet I cannot say it. Why? Not because I am embarrassed (for I am not) and not because I am afraid (for I am not), but because I have been denied rights to my land. |
United and UndefeatedBy Editor - July 7th, 2010 |
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Written by: Shayanika Suresh, University of Toronto Being part of a struggle is no new idea to manhood. Every account of human life on Earth illustrates a struggle, in one form or another. Since the first recorded episode of human life on this planet, man has been in struggle with nature, making tools and weapons of stone, hunting animals and gathering plants, and now since the evolution of modern technology, he has ventured on to causing damage to the environment |
[Opinion Piece] Honour KillingsBy Editor - June 21st, 2010 |
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Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about honour killings. I think it was because of the murder of 16-year old Aqsa Parvez, who was killed by her brother and father. An honour killing is the murder of a family (usually a female) by one or more fellow (mostly male) family members. The murder is carried out because they believe the victim has brought dishonour upon the family, and murdering is more honourable than letting them live. There is the idea that when you do kill a member who has brought up dishonour, you somehow are able to purify the family’s reputation. |
Article 30: No One Can Take Away Your Human Rights [Final & Recap]By Editor - May 31st, 2010 |
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Today we will look at the final article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Article 30: Nothing in this Declaration may be interpreted as implying for any State, group or person any right to engage in any activity or to perform any act aimed at the destruction of any of the rights and freedoms set forth herein |
Article 29: ResponsibilityBy Editor - May 30th, 2010 |
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Article 29: (1) Everyone has duties to the community in which alone the free and full development of his personality is possible. (2) In the exercise of his rights and freedoms, everyone shall be subject only to such limitations as are determined by law solely for the purpose of securing due recognition and respect for the rights and freedoms of others and of meeting the just requirements of morality, public order and the general welfare in a democratic society. (3) These rights and freedoms may in no case be exercised contrary to the purposes and principles of the United Nations. |
