Fearless fighter: an autobiography

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"Vera Chirwa's story is one of betrayal, imprisonment, torture and exile. Yet it is also a story of hope, inspiration and extraordinary bravery. Born under British colonial rule, even as a child she was aware of the injustice meted out to her as an African and a girl. While struggling for her education, she met and fell in love with Orton Chirwa, a charismatic teacher and activist. From then on their fates became intertwined with the politics of their country after independence. As a campaigner…

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Title Statements

Full title :Fearless fighter : an autobiography / Vera Mlangazua Chirwa.

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Edition Statements

Publication Date:©2007.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Zed Books
Place of Publication:London
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2007.

Notes

"In association with Amnesty International and Danish Institute for Human Rights."

The Physical Object

Description:xvi, 208 pages : : illustrations ; : 20 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:1842779664, 9781842779668, 1842779656, 9781842779651
oclc:ocn152580705
LC Classification:JC599.M3
Dewey Decimal:323.092

A family of politicians -- Against an apartheid federation -- Independence -- The cabinet crisis -- Exile -- We have got you today -- The will to live -- Back in civil society -- Human rights at the fingertips -- Democracy under threat -- Human rights commissioner -- The power to forgive.

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Biographies Biography Chirwa, Vera Mlangazuwa Défenseurs des droits de l'homme -- Bio… Défenseuses des droits de l'homme -- Bi… Droits de l'homme (Droit international)… Feministin Human rights Human rights -- Malawi Human rights workers Human rights workers -- Biography. -- M… Malawi Women human rights workers Women human rights workers -- Biography…