The main focus of the Clinton administration after the cold war was to protect
human rights. This was not as easy as expected; world leaders were challenged to
balance human rights, economic interests, strategic interests, and lack of
clear guidelines for humanitarian intervention overseas. These interests often
conflicted and complicated response to international emergencies.
Consequently, Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) became progressively
more important as they had the ability operate across borders with relative
ease. NGOs became more and more involved in initiatives such as health care,
woman’s rights, and other human rights.
Governments still retained their role of supplying military
intervention when required, while international communities such as the United Nations
(UN) took on the role of International Court on issues pertaining to abuse of
human rights.
Some achievements of the progressive movement include <span>ensuring that leaders are responsible for the needs of its citizens and curtailing the abuses of those in the position of power cannot be ignored. This is because p</span><span>rogressive thinkers did a great deal to ensure that all voices in the political discourse are heard and to promote the general welfare of American citizens. Remember progression means to move forward :)</span>
A.D 476, for a total of 507 years, until taken by the ottoman turks in 1453
A.D 478-1453
Independence movements in Kenya: led by Jomo Kenyatta, violent Mau Mau rebellion led to independence
Independence movement in Ghana: led by Kwame Nkrumah
Both: were former British colonies and became independent after 1945. Ghana became independent in 1957 and Kenya in 1963. There was peaceful transition of power
