Tomorrow — December 10, 2009 — is “Human Rights Day”.
Most people don’t realize how many people around the nation — not just around the world – are denied their basic rights. some of these are constant court battles in the U.S., so at least they are being addressed… but what about people around the world? Privileges that we take for granted on a daily basis are something that many people yearn for their whole life in other parts of the world.
To name just one of the many issues i am concerned with, don’t you think medical care should be a right that everyone has? to think of how many people in the U.S. alone are not able to receive medical care because they can’t afford it or health care insurance and then to think about those across the world who lack the technology, the science, and enough educated doctors to be able to provide medical care is beyond devastating.
For a little more background information:
Human Rights Day marks the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) adopted on December 10, 1948 that set down the basic principles at the very heart of the human rights movement. The UDHR has enabled remarkable progress in human rights, inspiring international human rights standards, laws and institutions that have improved the lives of many around the world.
Click here for more information on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
I came across “Guidelines to Live by” on here earlier, quite randomly, and thought i would share it since it’s the same subject matter:
including food, shelter, warmth and companionship.
Be honest about it, for your individuality is who you are.
what your beliefs may be, or where you come from, you have a right to
be free from persecution.
Respect one and all. Before all else, do no harm – and let no
harm be done due to your own inaction.
They have their own beliefs, equally precious as yours.
Judge instead, if you really must, on whether their intentions are good.
Seek common ground. Strive to act in ways to limit the conflict, not compound it.
others – many yet to be born – will inherit the things you leave behind.
Seek ways to leave them prosperity.
to build their lives as they see fit.