Monthly Archives: August 2018

Aug 18

2018-08-18 The passing of Kofi Annan

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I learned tonight, with profound sadness, of passing of Kofi Annan, the former Secretary-General of the United Nations. He rose through the ranks of UN to lead the organization into the new millennium with matchless dignity and determination.
Kofi Annan was a force for world peace and strong advocate for human rights of all. He never stopped working to give life to the values of the United Nations Charter. He provided people everywhere with a space for dialogue, a place for problem-solving and a path to a better world. His legacy will remain a true inspiration for all us.
My heartfelt condolences to his family, and all who mourn the loss of this global champion for peace and all humanity.
Aug 15

2018-08-15 Senator Anning’s statement

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The new Katter’s Australian Party Senator Fraser Anning’s divisive comments made last night in his maiden speech were condemned by the Government, the Opposition and all fair-minded Australians.
The Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and his Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs reaffirmed that Australia will always maintain a non-discriminatory immigration program.
For me, because of my cultural heritage, the use of the Nazi era phrase “the final solution” in the Senator’s statement was particularly offensive and hurtful.
Senator Anning was elected with just 19 primary votes; let’s hope that his statement has a similarly low level of public support across Australia.