Secondly, Inquiry question 2 : Did any famous people visit the monument ?
Nelson Mandela visited the monument to reveal a commemorative plaque honouring John Peters Humphrey on September 24th 1998.President Mandela expressed his desire that the monument "inspire all who see it to join hands in a partnership for world peace,prosperity , and equality.
Thirdly , Inquiry question 3 : Why was the monument created ?
Well ! It was created BECAUSE : .of ongoing struggles for human rights. .public art can make a big difference. .to inspire and remind our leaders. .teach our children . .sensitize our visitors. .play a role in mobilizing citizens to awareness and action.
Last but not least : Inquiry question 4 : How does the monument effect our community/society in a positive way ?
.it celebrates the basic importance of human rights. .it brings vital strength into society's structure. .it respects the dignity of each person and of each community. .it cherishes all differences within a framework of mutually respected rights, bonds that unite us in human solidarity . .it encourages expressions of human rights concerns from all parts of Canada