JUST TO SAY YOU NEED TO ATTEND THIS MARVELOUS LAUNCH AS WE CELEBRATE RWANDA'S LIBERATION WHEN THE RPF SOLDIERS STOPPED GENOCIDE THAT CLAIMED MORE THAN A MILLION INNOCENT LIVES.
The topic of free speech is one of the most contentious issues in liberal societies. If the liberty to express oneself is not highly valued, as has often been the case, there is no problem: freedom of expression is simply curtailed in favor of other values. Free speech becomes a volatile issue when it is highly valued because only then do the limitations placed upon it become controversial. The first thing to note in any sensible discussion of freedom of speech is that it will have to be limited. Every society places some limits on the exercise of speech because speech always takes place within a context of competing values. In this sense, Stanley Fish is correct when he says that there is no such thing as free speech. Free speech is simply a useful term to focus our attention on a particular form of human interaction and the phrase is not meant to suggest that speech should never be interfered with. As Fish puts it, “free speech in short, is not an independent value but a political pr...
Dear Colleagues, Today in the morning, I was having breakfast with two friends and colleagues of mine and we were talking about Human rights work and how sometimes it varies depending on culture, country and even families. however along the way there was an issue that was raised; about human rights and money. one of my two friends believes that money is everything, he believes that money gives power so he believes the best way to engage in human rights advocacy you need money to be able to do your advocacy; in his own words, he says; I strongly believe that my work as a human rights activist would make sense if I was a big business person with lots of money because then I would have influence that would actually put me at a negotiation table to influence policies and so protect those who are oppressed, I feel that I don't have to alert the international community or the other partners to give some one a protection he/she deserves before I consulting anyone; I would feel valuable ...
Dear Friends and Families, I mean am sorry some of you must have been disappointed by the way I use technology; it has been long since I updated my blog but here I come. I know it's a bit late, forgive me for that! I am just taking this opportunity to thank everyone, I mean EVERYONE , who made 2009 a fabulous year.. Hoping 2010 will be even better. ·For all those I've made promises to and never kept - it was not deliberate but I will "improve" in 2010. ·For those that have supported me and made me smile through all my hardships...I salute you!halaala. · ·And Oh!! a wonderful festive season. May 2010 be the year you achieve wonderful things in God's guidance and strength. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU..........BE BLESSED!!!!!!!Congratulations to all the new mommies& fathers, newly weds etc... But all in all, you guys have made 2009 a great year; I wish you and your loved ones prosperity, good health, wealth, happiness, greener pastures, abundant blessings,All the true fr...
Comments