Mahatma Gandhi’s non-violent strategies won India independence from Britain and set India on a firm foundation of democracy. His actions still inspire champions of justice…
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Tag: South Africa
Do Returning IS fighters Deserve an Amnesty?
Historically, amnesties have been offered to former combatants in an attempt to stop the violence and allow a country the chance to rebuild itself. A…
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A Look Into Apartheid Reveals Journey to Freedom
Making distant readers empathize with historical events they have not experienced is a challenging feat. Mohamed M. Keshavjee grapples with getting individuals to feel the…
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Women Noticeably Absent from Democracy Discussion
A discussion on democratic transitions highlighted the need to include the role of women when examining how world leaders have created democratic societies around the…
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Homophobia in Africa: Tackling the Root
When I was a small child, sitting in the back seat of my father’s car on a street in Cape Town, South Africa, I said…
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Ferguson Riots: “We Should Confront our Stereotypes About Race”
For better or worse, much of our Canadian media, culture and society can be understood as a response to the media, culture and society of…
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