Liberation Hero
15 posts
The founder leader of the National Federation of Indian Women and pioneering legislator is revered today for her immense contribution to the women’s movement
Their sacrifice is a beacon of light for the Cypriot people's struggle and shows victory depends on the struggle of both the Greek and Turkish Cypriots, writes Giorgos Koukoumas
Bob Newland on an internationalist who engaged in solidarity with anti-colonial struggles worldwide while also seeking to learn from them
Payam Solhtalab on a leading left-wing revolutionary, key presence in the early 20th century Constitutional Revolution of Iran and a major figure in the country's history
Pinochet’s fascists were unable, even through the barrel of a gun to silence Victor Jara, who showed power of the arts to win the people for justice, peace, and socialism
Bob Newland on giant of his time who made an extraordinary contribution to the liberation of Southern Africa
Salam Ali writes on a pioneer of the Iraqi women’s movement and a prominent figure in the patriotic struggle for freedom, independence, democracy and social progress in Iraq for more than half a century. She was a co-founder and the first president of Iraqi Women’s League, the first woman minister in Iraq's modern history, and the first woman cabinet minister in the Arab world.
Sylvia’s decision to take up the cause of a little-known (in England) African country was much appreciated by Black activists in Africa, the West Indies, Britain, and America - and can only be understood in the context of her anti-racism and anti-imperialism, writes Mary Davis
Serving humanity gives the greatest satisfaction in life; and these two patriots were the best humanitarians that I have ever had the opportunity to interact with, writes Indra Chandrapal
Liz Payne celebrates the ‘Mother’ of Viet Nam whose remarkable life has been inextricably bound with the struggle for the peace and freedom of her country
Chris Hani's humanity, integrity, and warmth along with his many years of struggle for the SACP and MK to liberate his people in South Africa make him one of my heroes., writes Bob Newland
Robeson was a scholar, super athlete, concert recording artist, stage and film actor, anti-colonialist, anti-fascist, anti-racist and civil rights social activist
Lumumba and his ideal of a strong, independent and prosperous Congo remain an important source of inspiration today. Not only for the Congolese themselves, but for all those who consider the right to independence of all peoples as a human right.