Reflection Of Campaigning For Human Rights In China

I decided to release some stress, and go meet new people from other schools. Throughout this process I learned a lot about what other states were dealing with and what students wanted out of their education systems. I had knowledge about what the North Carolina education system was going though, but I had no clue as to the depth of problems that other states were dealing with. At this point, I decided to stand up for all the students in all states and address ten thousand people during my national beta club campaign speech for secretary. As Nobel Peace prize winner Malala Yousafzai said, “I raise up my voice-not so that I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard”. I wanted to advocate for opportunities that all students in this country should have access to. I used my national campaign speech to talk about the issues, concerns, and dreams of other students throughout the United States and wanted to project all of the voices that I had listed to throughout this journey. I used my voice to advocate for others who did not have the opportunity and I am now National Beta Club Secretary. In my role as National Secretary, I will plan, operate, and preside at not only there North Carolina Conventions, but also at the

One of the reasons why I am pursuing a law degree is to fight against the perpetuated injustices in my community back home in Kenya, and those that occur globally. I believe that Berkeley Law is the best school to train me on how to tackle social injustice and public interest advocacy, especially due to its great public interest and international law reputation, which allows students to receive an experimental learning experience by getting involved in Berkeley Law’s sponsored clinics. If accepted, I would love to get involved in the International Human rights Law clinic, Policy Advocacy clinic, and the East Bay Community clinic.

As a child, growing up in a low income household has made me humble and attentive to other’s situations. Similarly, my South Asian family has instilled a strong nature to serve others, which is the reason I have been involved in service learning activities throughout my undergraduate career, such as LIFT – Chicago and Refugee One. Even post-graduation, my work at Wekaw caters to urban underserved populations. In graduate school, I wish to continue this involvement in campus organizations which enforce diversity inclusion, whether it is joining a volunteering club aiding community populations or conducting research with immigrants. This is one aspect of diversity I can contribute to Rosalind Franklin University, and is also why my professional goal is to work in a community hospital serving diverse populations.

Volunteers developing long term relationships with people and speaking up for them. This is a partnership between two people.

I am applying to the University of Oregon School of Law to compliment my experiences as an undergraduate and to take the next step on my path towards my professional goals. In order to become a successful legal professional in the field of international human rights, one needs to understand the intricate complexities of global communities. The University of Oregon School of Law will broaden my vantage point to encompass other legal realities of migration and human rights. The academics, programs, and faculty in the University of Oregon School of Law will facilitate my career development, and also expand upon what I have learned thus far as an undergraduate. If admitted, I would tailor my studies to meet my interests in migrant populations and subsequently, use my law degree to aid vulnerable populations.

Last May, I traveled with Alternative Breaks to New York for community service. During this service, I worked with Meals on Wheels who dedicate their time to provide food for the elderly of Manhattan. As I delivered the food to the seniors, I got a sense of fulfillment because I made them smile by providing them with food. Thus, I chose MDC’s Single Stop because I wanted to make a difference in my home campus by providing and assuring nourishment to those that do not have it just like I did in New York. As my first two years of college comes to an end, I wanted to leave a mark of my own here at home at Miami Dade College North Campus. During the month of September, I decided to partner up with a few of my peers to serve at MDC’s Single Stop.

Uprisings against police crimes, protests on Israeli occupation, lobbying for gay rights, striking for a higher minimum wage, etc. are all fought with the same fist and same power: that of the people. Just in recent months, black activists in Chicago have traveled with student groups to Palestine in opposition of apartheid, and Palestinians marched beside the black community during the Black Lives Matter movement. Political prisoner Angela Davis lead the community hand-in-hand with Rasmea Odeh, a contemporary victim of political repression. The same can be said about so many other organizations and communities here in Chicago. The struggles of so many across the globe are unified here in Chicago by the thread of tyranny and injustice. This unifying thread only serves to symbolize how struggles belong to no single body or group of people, but are obstacles that must be overcome by the global

Imagine. Imagine having the continuous feeling of needing to act a certain way because that is what the government wants. Imagine having to worship in an underground church because of belonging to the "wrong" religion. Imagine being blind and not being able to learn because the government cannot accept a disability. Lastly, imagine being killed because of simply disagreeing. This is everyday life in China for many people because of what the Communist Chinese government has caused for decades. Human Rights Abuse in China has caused millions of deaths and permanent injuries. In 1979, the One Child Policy was created and ever since then the abuse has escalated into being a normal part of lives. On June 4 1989, the government took the abuse to a whole other level. This fateful day was called the Tiananmen Square crackdown. This was the day of millions of deaths. China's government truly takes human rights violations to an extreme and has caused fear among their people. The government has previously claimed

Gwynedd Mercy University is a Catholic college that is founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. The Sisters of Mercy was founded by Catherine McAuley and works to serve people who are poor, sick, uneducated, and in need. They commit themselves to God and work passionately to tackle the issues involving immigration, racism, nonviolence, care of the Earth and women. Mercy week here at Gwynedd Mercy University had a theme of #MakeMercyReal and I feel as if the events this week correlated with this theme perfectly. During this week, I attended Academic Convocation on Wednesday, September 21 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in Julia Ball Auditorium and the Immersion Travel Opportunity event on Tuesday, September 20 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. in the Connelly Faculty Center.

In orientation, we were taught (with a guest appearance of Robert Parris Moses, the director of the project!) of opening Freedom Houses, Freedom Schools and community centers throughout Mississippi. Here, African Americans realize their history and constitutional rights. Nevertheless the most valuable thing we teach is black voting rights. Believe me, being dedicated to nonviolence in the midst of violence is a passionate commitment.

Introduction It is hard to define what good activism consists of, rather it should be evaluated on its impact. There are many successes and failures within activism. There are many aspects that make activism successful. Activism can take many forms, such as protest, social media awareness, or political lobbying. I argue that community advocates are a key component of sustainable change.

I became a fundraiser for the Gateways for Incarcerated Youth Program, spoke at rallies, and met with Deans when a student of color was asked to leave a program after being threatened by a white student. Since the work of many change agents in history often goes unnoticed and unrewarded, I did not expect any fame or recognition for my actions. I believe that allyship is an action not an identity and therefore allies should not take the spotlight from the power dynamic or the people facing inequality. In my poem, “we can be there for each other” I write “de-prioritize pride. make your need to love greater than your need to be right. choose solidarity over notoriety.” I hope to create change without expecting or demanding that I receive notoriety, because after all expecting rewards is exactly why unearned privilege exists in the first

The People’s Republic of China with a population 1.3 billion, is the third largest country in the world and has a land size of 960,000 square kilometres. It is a rapidly growing economy, with living standards being raised every year. However, human rights violations are still a part of daily life in some part of China and can still be seen in the present time. The most controversial issues include discrimination, right to live and not to be subject to torture, freedom of religion, opinion, to fair public hearing, rights to family and the right of movement. (The Consulate General of The People's Republic of China, 2003),(Infoplease, 2009)

One of the first things that come to mind about human rights in China would most likely be the Tiananmen Square massacre, where in 1989 hundreds of student protestors lost their lives to the People's Republic of China.

Glendon, Mary Ann (2002). A world made new: Eleanor Roosevelt and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Random House. ISBN