Dr. Bankole Thompson is a Sierra Leonean judge with academic,
professional, judicial credentials in Criminal Law and Procedure,
Comparative Criminal Justice, International and Criminal Law and
International Humanitarian Law. His career objective, as a member
of the legal profession, is that being very much persuaded that
human aspirations cannot be realized outside the context of organized
civil society, he wishes to contribute to the global awareness
that our modern civilization, with all its educational, scientific
and technological sophistication, remains nothing but a fragile
veneer without the preservation of the rule of law and the fair
and impartial administration of justice, nationally and internationally.
While serving as a judge of the United Nations-backed Special Court for Sierra Leone, Dr. Thompson contributed enormously to the jurisprudence of that tribunal and thus to International Humanitarian and Human Rights Law.
As a member of the academic community, Dr. Thompson has taught
and published extensively. In that regard, he has contributed
through the discovery and production of knowledge of the law,
to the exploration and appreciation of the intricacies, complexities
and diversity of mankind's intellectual, cultural and social heritage
in so far as manifested in the evolution and application of the
Rule of Law.
Dr. Thompson has demonstrated an established competence in Criminal
Law and Procedure as a former judge of the High Court of Sierra
Leone and a professor both in the United States and in Sierra
Leone. He has demonstrated an established competence in International
Law as a judge of the Special Court for Sierra Leone. He has been
a consummate and insightful adjudicator in the International Judiciary.
His major publications include The Constitutional History and Law of Sierra Leone (1961-1995), 1997, The Criminal Law of Sierra Leone, 1999, and American Criminal Procedures, 2007
Read Around the WorldThis event celebrates one-on-one reading to children. Your February Kiwanis magazine will include a feature article about how clubs have expanded their Read Around the World programs to ensure an enduring impact on children in their communities. For Read Around the World information, contact Kiwanis International, Branded Programs; phone, 800-875-8755, x211; e-mail, service@kiwanis.org; Web site, http://www.kiwanis.org/ServiceProjects/ReadAroundtheWorld/tabid/284/Default.aspx
March 1-31:
Colorectal Cancer Education and Awareness MonthThis month
educates consumers, patients, and professionals regarding the
need for early diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer. For
information, contact Frederic S. Mayer, president, Pharmacists
Planning Service Inc., 101 Lucas Valley Road, #210, San Rafael,
California 94903; phone, 415-479-8628; e-mail, ppsi@aol.com; Web
site, www.ppsinc.org.
Mental Retardation MonthThis month, educate the public about the needs of citizens with mental retardation and about ways to prevent retardation. For information, contact The Arc, 1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 650, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910; phone, 301-565-3842; Web site, www.thearc.org.
Music in Our Schools MonthThe goal of this observance is to increase public awareness of the importance of music education as part of a balanced curriculum. Additional information and awareness items are available. For information, contact Deidre Healy, manager of Special Programs, Music Educators National Conference, 1806 Robert Fulton Drive, Reston, Virginia 20191; phone, 800-336-3768; Web site, www.menc.org.
(United States) National Craft MonthThis month promotes the fun and creativity of hobbies and crafts. For information, contact Hobby Industry Association, National Craft Month, Richartz and Fliss, 400 Morris Avenue, Denville, New Jersey 07834; phone, 973-627-8180; Web site, www.i-craft.com.
(US) National Nutrition MonthThis month educates consumers about the importance of good nutrition by providing the latest practical information on how simple it can be to eat healthfully. For information, contact the American Dietetic Association, 216 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, Illinois 60606; phone, 312-899-0040; e-mail, nnm@eatright.org; Web site, www.eatright.org.
Red Cross MonthThis month serves to make the public aware of American Red Cross service in the community. There are some 1,300 Red Cross offices in the United States. For information on activities in your area, contact your local Red Cross office. For US information, contact the American Red Cross National Headquarters, Office of Public Inquiry, 1621 N. Kent Street, 11th Floor, Arlington, Virginia 22209; phone, 703-248-4222; e-mail, info@usa.redcross.org; Web site, www.redcross.org.
