Roonam Dasa Mr. Cook CHY 4U1 14 January 2013 Bosnian Genocide Essay “History repeats itself” is a phrase commonly heard and used by many people. After World War I‚ The League of Nations was formed as an international organization to preserve world peace. However‚ after World War II it became evident that the League was ineffective in its prevention‚ so it was replaced by The United Nations in 1945
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criminalize acts that jeopardize ships and their safe navigation. In the Fifth (5th) lesson of this article‚ common sense dictates that piracy can never fully be eradicated. In the article‚ “Piracy in Somalia”‚ Osei-Tutu‚ a Research Associate of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center (KAIPTC) addresses the root causes of this piracy. She reminds us that even though piracy has a distinct pattern‚ the motives and values of pirates differ. The example she uses here is the use of navies
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The Genocide in Rwanda: Who is to Blame? By Maria Chiara Billones Lucatello February 3‚ 2010 International Relations Mr. Conzemius “A small boy of 11 years‚ was curled up in a ball of fresh flesh and blood‚ in his eyes was a glance of lost hope‚ abandonment‚ and defeat. He was without vision; A little girl at nine years of age‚ was pinned up against a tree…her legs apart‚ and she was covered in things even hell can’t imagine; excrement‚ urine and blood . . . in her mouth was cold fresh meat‚ cut
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CONTRIBUTION OF YOUTH IN ENHANCEMENT OF PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT. A society is a group of people with common territory‚ interaction‚ and culture. People of the same society share aspects of their culture‚ such as language or beliefs. Multiculturalism relates to communities containing multiple cultures .It is the acceptance of multiple ethnic cultures at the organizational level. Interaction and communication between different cultures provide opportunities for the cultural differences to communicate
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Publishing Company – Amsterdam‚ Oxford‚ New York). 11. Wilkinson‚ Paul (1986)‚ Terrorism and the Liberal State‚ (Macmillan Ltd‚ London). 12. Wilkinson‚ Paul (2000)‚ Terrorism Versus Democracy‚ (Frank Cass Publishers‚ London). Articles In Publications 1. Annan Koffi‚ (January 2000)‚‘The Role of the United Nations in the Maintenance of International Peace and Security’‚ USI Journal‚ Vol 2. Badey‚ Thomas‚ (Spring 1998)‚ ‘Defining International Terrorism: A Pragmatic Approach’‚ Terrorism and Political Violence
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Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize It was announced on October 9‚ 2009 that American President Barack Obama is this year’s recipient of the Nobel Prize for Peace. The Nobel Foundation states that Obama was chosen "for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples." (Nobel Foundation) Controversy and debate ensued in the world wide media. Critics have debated Obama’s worthiness. Supporters have cited numerous examples of the current U.S. Presidents’
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Burma is governed by a military junta with the head of state being Senior General Than Shwe‚ who holds the posts of "Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council" and "Commander in Chief of the Defence Services" as well as the Minister of Defence. General Khin Nyunt was prime minister until 19 October 2004‚ when he was replaced by General Soe Win‚ after the purge of Military Intelligence sections within the Myanmar armed forces. The Prime Minister is General Thein Sein‚ who took over upon
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ECONOMIC VALUE Hong Kong prides itself as an open and international city with a level playing field for all. If we really want to be a world class city like New York‚ London or Toronto‚ we would need to demonstrate our tolerance and be receptive of people coming from diverse backgrounds. Literally we need to put our money where our mouth is‚ not just pay lip service to it but guarantee it by law. Hong Kong is a very multiracial society. We have many kinds of Chinese alone: Hong Kong Chinese‚ Mainland
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in front of the Ant’s house. Medha Patkar goes on a fast along with other Grasshoppers demanding that Grasshoppers be relocated to warmer climates during winter. Mayawati states this as ’injustice’ done on Minorities. Amnesty International and Kofi Annan criticize the Indian Government for not upholding the fundamental rights of the Grasshopper. The Internet is flooded with online petitions seeking support to the Grasshopper (many promising Heaven & Everlasting Peace for prompt support as against
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first step towards curiosity‚ interest‚ study‚ understanding‚ appreciating and finally valuing diversity.” So more freedom in small steps through allowing religious holiday celebrations in school can help us strengthen and value tolerance. Also‚ Kofi Annan‚ a Ghanaian who is the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2001 said‚ “We need to promote greater tolerance and understanding among the peoples of the world. Nothing can be more dangerous to our efforts
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