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Human Rights Day

Who said these words?

‘You can chain me, you can torture me, you can even destroy this body, but you will never imprison my mind.’

Here are some clues: He was one of the most important leaders of the movement that was struggling to free India from British rule and make it an independent country, a goal that was finally achieved in August 1947. What really made him special was his belief in non-violent resistance to British economic, political and military power: he believed the way forward for the Indian independence movement – and for all people suffering oppression – was simple ‘non-cooperation’ rather than violence.

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Do you have any heroes from history? And who are they?Have a look at some important "Britons".

Christmas traditions

Let's learn some curiosities about Christmas. This week I would like you to answer these questions: When is Boxing Day? and What do people do on that day? Search on the Internet and write your answers in comments.

Do you like Christmas stories? Read the classic " A Christmas Carol " by Charles Dickens. It is a simple version in five chapters.

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Hangman Game

International Day for the Abolition of Slavery

Who am I?

I was born in South Africa on July 25th, 1918. My father was a local tribal leader.
I studied to be a lawyer and qualified in 1942. In 1944 I joined the ANC (African National Congress) and spoke against apartheid (keeping white and black people apart). In 1956 I went on trial for treason but was found not guilty. In 1962 I was arrested again and this time I was sentenced to life imprisonment. From June 1964 until 1982 I was in prison on Robben Island and then spent 8 more years in another prison. On February 18th, 1990 I was set free and later became the first black president of South Africa. I won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.

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