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If she revealed her name, she could not do her work.
"I cannot reveal my name. I am from Sudan. My parents taught us, as children, how to love our people, however simple, however poor. Our home was always a busy home. We always had somebody who was sick coming for treatment, or giving birth in our house. I learned to regard all the Sudanese as my own family. But I cannot reveal my name. Those whom the government suspects of working on human rights are arrested, often tortured in ghost houses or, if one is lucky, put in prison. If I revealed my name I could not do my work."
- EIGHTH VOICE in the play Speak Truth to Power: Voices from Beyond the Dark adapted by Ariel Dorfman from the book by Kerry Kennedy. Image of Sudanese Human Rights Defender taken by Eddie Adams.
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ReplyDeleteVery powerful quote and image. This post was pretty eye-opening for me.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jess!
ReplyDeleteFor me too. And this is just one of the 50 or so amazing stories featured in the book and the play. Incredible what some of these people have had to endure to help ease the suffering of others.
After i got the invite to Dana's play i looked up more information about the original book and was completely blown away. As someone who believes that all people should be treated equal I completely agree with the human rights movement and the book seems absolutely wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThe image above speaks volumes to the viewer before even reading the post under it. I got goosebumps reading the post I can not stomache the idea people actually living in fear everyday of their lives. The play is a great way to shed light on this topic and I think its very important people listen to the message that is being sent here.
I can't imagine what it's like living in those conditions. Even from this one blurb I can tell this play is going to be powerful.
ReplyDeleteWow! Ditto, all. This is such a powerful quote- it puts me completely out of my element. I can only imagine the weight it will cary when its performed on stage...
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine enduring the conditions so many of the Human Rights Defenders describe either. I feel fortunate to be a part of this project, but humbled by the fact that I can plan such an evening from the warmth and safety of my own home.
ReplyDeleteI'm almost glad I wasn't able to make it because I know I probably would have bawled the entire time! I definitely enjoy reading the excerpts you posted. It is so hard to face that these conditions truly exist.
ReplyDeleteIt's so crazy to think about, as Americans, how much we take for granted. This is a great quote, and I can imagine the performance as being really powerful.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe how much we, as Americans, take for granted. it's crazy how much freedom we have in comparison to others. This quote is a really great example. I bet this was a really moving performance.
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