^ Jolie argues that "there is no peace without justice" and crimes against humanity must be prosecuted.
This is what most of us have actually forgotten as we have our countries send food and supplies to victims and refugees in places like Darfur or Sierra Leone. Often mothers and their daughters who had been raped, or whose children and fathers had been massacred are soon after sent back to their villages where their rapists and murderers live and were allowed to walk away from the crimes. What does that say about justice in those parts of the world where it's most desperately needed?
It's always when I'm aware of these atrocities that I again and again thank my parents for bringing me and my siblings over from a third world country. Even if the Philippines has a better judicial system than Darfur, it's still very spotty and very dangerously inconsistent compared to the American system or most nations in Europe or other more politically and ideologically advanced countries. It's humbling for me, and more importantly, reminds me to never, ever take my freedom for granted.
Related: Angelina Jolie's humanitarian work outlined.
It's always when I'm aware of these atrocities that I again and again thank my parents for bringing me and my siblings over from a third world country. Even if the Philippines has a better judicial system than Darfur, it's still very spotty and very dangerously inconsistent compared to the American system or most nations in Europe or other more politically and ideologically advanced countries. It's humbling for me, and more importantly, reminds me to never, ever take my freedom for granted.
Related: Angelina Jolie's humanitarian work outlined.
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