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Faculty of Nursing
Adult care Nursing Department
‘‘We can place humanity and compassion on the agendas of our health organizations, our military
services, multi-national corporations, and governments in order to mobilize the money and action
required.’’
When asked how it is possible for a busy nurse to do so much campaigning, Ken says:
“It does not take so much time or energy to write a letter. Never tiptoe around a bully --- they will
eventually crumble.
Each of us, even as an individual, has a lot of power.
Our power comes from persistence, from caring to learn about an issue, from standing up to be
counted, from holding fast to our dreams of a safe world for all people.’’
‘‘Nurses are privileged in being rooted in the communities we serve.
This coupled with our scientific methodology and our knowledge gives us a special obligation to
translate human rights issues into the political arena.
If everyone who felt angry about a human rights abuse would even write a short note to a
parliamentarian, a newspaper or an embassy; the voice of ordinary people is effective.
This is the core belief that led to Amnesty International’s creation but it is a tool used by
communities and activists around the world.’’
Ken’s final advice to nurses is:
‘‘your views are worth communicating and never, never, never give up.’’
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