half of her life fighting for environmental issues. Her original name was Wangari Muta. She was the first African woman environmentalist to be honoured with the prestigious Nobel Prize for her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace. Also she was the first African woman to be awarded with a doctorate degree. It was her excellent academic background and great skills that earned her prestigious positions at the University of Nairobi. In 1970s, she founded the Green Belt Movement
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Caterra Heard-Tate T.L. Hanna High School 8 April 2016 Integrity “I don’t want to be remembered as the girl who was shot. I want to be remembered as the girl who stood up” (Yousafzai). Integrity is defined as the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness. I believe that someone who can be described as having all of these qualities is Malala Yousafzai. Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist for female education. Her work has been amazing and her entire story
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Yoko Ono is an artist, singer, and peace activist. She is also known as the widow of John Lennon, a former member of the Beatles. Although being famous and successful, Ono had been shunned many times for different causes. These causes include her relationship with John Lennon, the peace demonstrations Ono and Lennon performed together, and the theory that Ono break up the Beatles. Yoko Ono and John Lennon first met on November 9, 1966, at Yoko Ono’s art exhibit. John Lennon was deeply moved by Ono’s
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shall lie down together and every man shall sit under his own vine and fig tree and none shall be afraid.” I still believe that we shall overcome. Martin Luther King Jr. stated these powerful words in his acceptance speech after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo on December 10, 1964. Martin Luther King Jr. had visions of the world coming together and pushing away all selfishness. Much like King Jr., a very innovative man named Will Allen also has these high hopes for the future. Allan is an
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the African National Congress in 1942. For 20 years, he directed a campaign of peaceful, non-violent defiance against the South African government and its racist policies. In1993. Mandela and South African President were jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to dismantle the country's apartheid system. In 1994,
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Checklist for Short-stay (Non Professional/Tourist) YES NO 1 Application form : Fully completed in English or French, signed and dated by the applicant. If the applicant is under the age of 18 both parents must sign the form. Two passport photographs : Requirement : Frontal view of the head, recent, lifelike. In color with a uniform and light-colored background. Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or frame of glasses. Head coverings are accepted for religious reasons. (See
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I love travelling a lot. I have been to several countries like England, Egypt, Italy and France. Among these, I really loved England because it was very beautiful but a little expensive. The reason I love to travel is because it gives me joy and peace. Since I love travelling, that’s the reason I came to USA so I can meet new people and try to understand their
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face with a brick during a march, received many bomb threats and most of all got in jail unjustly. Despite all of this, it attracted extensive media coverage and awareness to the society. Not long after, they also succeeded. MLK was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work. While having their success, MLK was assassinated in a balcony of a hotel on April 4, 1968and most of the people were
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Prize for South Asian Literature 2013 ? Answer: Jeet Thayil (book - Narcopolis) 9. Where did the World Economic Forum annual meeting held ? Answer: Davos, Switzerland 10. Who has been conferred won Keerthi Chakra (the second highest among peace time gallantry awards of the country) ? Answer: Major Anoop Joseph 11. Which Indian scientist conferred with China's top science award ? Answer: CNR Rao 12. Who is the winner of Ranji Trophy 2012-2013 ? Answer: Mumbai 13. Which country
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