Although Mukwege once again resides in the DRC, he is forced to live inside the hospital under protection of UN peacekeepers.
Last year while operating in the hospital, Mukwege heard the news that he, along with Nadia Murad, had been awarded the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize. The prize centers on acknowledging "their efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war."
He a doctor, and she an Iraqi human rights activist who suffered in the same way that so many of Mukwege's patients have, should inspire everyone to take a stand for peace. For Mukwege, "When I see how strong women are, all my inspiration comes from them." Winning the Peace Prize could be the first step toward an end to violence against women.
Language Lab
on the line 處于危險中
in danger of being lost or harmed : at risk
- These fire fighters put their lives on the line going into the burning building to save the people trapped inside.
- Michael put his job on the line when he told his boss she was wrong.
assassination n.
/əˈsæsəˌneɪt/
to kill (someone, such as a famous or important person) usually for political reasons
- Even after so many years, the assassination of J.F. Kennedy remains a mystery.
assassin n.
/əˈsæsn̩/
a person who kills someone (such as a famous or important person) usually for political reasons or for money : a person who assassinates someone
- The assassin was in disguise and successfully escaped from the crime scene.
assassinate v.
/əˈsæsəˌneɪt/
- The man was arrested for attempting to assassinate the ambassador.
activist n. 激進主義分子，行動主義者
a person who uses or supports strong actions (such as public protests) to help make changes in politics or society
- Patricia has been an animal rights activist since college.
- Many green activists devoted their time and money to promoting people's awareness of global warming.
active adj.
- Molly has been active in politics every since she was young.
inspire v. 鼓舞，激勵，驅使
to make (someone) want to do something : to give (someone) an idea about what to do or create
- Jacob was inspired by his literature professor and became a novelist.
inspiration v.
/ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən/
something that makes someone want to do something or that gives someone an idea about what to do or create : a force or influence that inspires someone
- This girl overcame her disabilities and completed the marathon. Her story is an inspiration for many people.
Info Cloud
- immigrant
- migrant
- refugee
- asylum-seeker
Hello friends and welcome to Info Cloud. Today, we want to share about a topic we often hear about in the news - immigration.
If you read an article about immigration issues, you'll see terms like "immigrant", "migrant", "refugee" and "asylum-seeker."
The term immigrant emphasizes that an individual desires to permanently reside in another country and may seek citizenship. They may have left their country for any number of reasons.
On the other hand, a migrant is someone who leaves their country and goes to another for a short period of time for work or education. In recent years, this term has taken on a negative conatentation*.
Now, a refugee is someone flew an area facing on conflict or persaucution*. They are unable to return to their home until the situation changes. Refugees also have special international protections.
But a asylum-seeker is someone who flews their country and it's not yet consider a refugee. When they reach a country's border, they can apply for protection in that country.
The country then has a obligation to consider the silent request. Not every asylum-seeker will be recoganize* a refugee.
Immigration is a complicated topic, but we hope that today's Info Cloud helps you to understand a little more the important issue.
