Biography of Nelson Mandela

*Time line

1918- born in Transkei, South Africa
1942- was educated at universities and qualified in law
1944- joined the African National Congress
after 1948- was engaged in resistance against the ruling National Party's apartheid policies
1956-1961- went on trial for treason
1960- argued for the setting up of a military wing with the ANC
1961- was acquitted
1961- his proposal was considered on the use of violent tactics
1962- was arrested and sentences to five years' imprisonment with hard labour
1963- was brought to stand trial
1964- was sentences to life imprisonment
1964-1982- was incarcerated at Robben Island Prison; thereafter was at Pollsmoor Prison
1990- was released
1991- was selected President of the ANC

*Turning points

-Was educated at University College of Fort Hare and the University of Witwaterscrand: qualified in law
-Joined the African National Congress
-The ANC executive considered his proposal on the use of violenct tactics and agreed not to stop his members from campagning
-His statement from the dock received considerable international publicity.
-Was released.

*Achievements

-He has spent most of his lifetime striving for the anti-apartheild compaign.
-He was widely accepted as the most significant black leader in South Africa.
-He was elected as the President of the ANC.

Domestic Violence

True story: Sharon’s new boyfriend

Domestic violence can be described as any type of abusive behaviour by a person that tries to gain and hold control over the other. There are many forms of domestic violence such as physical violence, emotional abuse, sexual assault or social or financial control.

Sharon is a 16-year-old girl who has been together with her 19-year-old boyfriend Anthony for four months. Unfortunately, she suffered physical violence and emotional abuse which are two forms of domestic violence from her boyfriend.

In Sharon’s story, it was obvious that her boyfriend presented an abnormal, enormous ego which led to physical violence. However, Sharon didn’t notice that and continued to make a relationship with others. It is more serious that she chose to hide the bruises on her arms that Anthony did to her. If she ever tried to take actions to make her safe by talking to her families or friends, the following thing that Anthony hit her aggressively would never ever happen.

It is clear that Anthony’s personality of possessive shows selfhood. He allows himself to do things whatever he likes, however, for Sharon, no way! It is not fair at all.

From this story, a conclusion can be easily drawn that respect is important in any kind of relationships. People can build self-esteem to cope with and recover from domestic violence. You can choose to tell a friend about the things that are happening to you or tell an adult. This could be another family member or family friend, teacher, counsellor – someone you trust and feel comfortable with.Remember, do not go through anything involving domestic violence alone, things could be better if you get help!

Martyrs in The Struggle for Justice

Time Line
-1904 born in Warrangesda Mission, NSW
-1917 was taken to the Cootamundra Girl's Home
-1930s begun to campaign for Aboriginal rights alongside other legendary Koori campaighners
-1932 co-founder of the Australian Aboriginal League
-1938 one of the Victorian representatives observing the first national Day of Mourning
-1960s was instrumental in founding the United Council of Aboriginal and Islander Women
-1964 was the first Aboriginal woman appointed to the Aboriginal Welfare Board
-1968 the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs
-1968 was appointed as a Member of the Order of the British Empire (Civil) for services to the Aboriginal community
-1996 died
Turning Points
-1917 removed from family and taken to the Cootamundra Girl's Home
-1930s begun to campaign for Aboriginal rights
Achievements
-1977 wrote of her harrowing experience in her autobiography
-spent most of her time campaigning for Aboriginal rights