The very first chapter of the novel produces the first example: loss of identity. ... A birthday is something with which people can identify, as they are a celebrated part of our culture, especially to youth. ... Part of our identity is formed from dates and this was a privilege he was denied. ...
These three parts include the right to be free of violations of the integrity of the person (torture and arbitrary arrest/imprisonment), the right to the fulfillment of vital needs (shelter, food, education, and healthcare), and last but not least, the right to enjoy civil and political liberties (freedom of thought, religion, assembly, speech, and the press; freedom of movement both within and outside one's country; and freedom to take part in government) (Reimer p. 369). ... According to chapter five in Kristof & WuDunn's Half The Sky, Congo is the capital of rape. ...
