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Introduction
Introduction
Protecting and maintaining human rights means we protect our access to things we've had since before human history began. We maintain our health and happiness, despite the whims of overreaching governments and selfish corporations.
Who Are Human Right For?
Who Are Human Right For?
Human rights are fundamental entitlements inherent to all individuals, regardless of nationality, sex, ethnicity, religion, or any other status. These rights are the bedrock of human dignity, pivotal for the survival, freedom, and development of every person.
History of Human Rights
History of Human Rights
Historically, the recognition and protection of human rights have evolved through centuries, hampered by political regimes and corporations prioritizing power and profit over human welfare. However, the objective remains clear: safeguarding these rights enables the preservation of health, happiness, and overall quality of life.
Current Protections
Current Protections
International charters and treaties such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) underscore the global consensus on what constitutes fundamental human freedoms and protections. By upholding these rights, societies can ensure just and equal access to essential resources and freedoms that are critical to personal and collective well-being.
Threats to Human Rights
Threats to Human Rights
Around the world, human rights are under constant threat from oligarchs, powerful corporations, entire industries, fascism, and dictators. No sooner do we gain rights, such as the right to vote (for women and minorities) and feel like our fight is over, then radical groups and corporations seek to remove those rights or they find other ways to attack human rights and dignity.
Conclusion
Conclusion
This may feel like a never-ending, or even a pointless battle, but each time we win, we gain historical precedence against inequality and abuse. Those of us who have solved these issues can then help spread them to places that are suffering without them with support and roadmaps to success.
Examples of Human Rights
Examples of Human Rights
Human rights encompass a broad range of entitlements that are essential for the survival, dignity, and liberty of individuals. Below are several key human rights that are pivotal to maintaining the quality and sanctity of daily life.
The following are listed in order for approximately how important they are to survival and daily life quality.
Access to Clean Air
Access to Clean Air
Clean air is vital for human health. Without it, respiratory diseases and other health issues can arise, severely impacting quality of life and even leading to premature death. Ensuring access to clean air involves regulating pollutants and protecting natural resources.
Access to Water
Access to Water
Water is fundamental for life. Safe and clean drinking water supports overall health, hygiene, and well-being. Issues like water contamination and scarcity can lead to significant public health crises, making it imperative to maintain and manage water resources diligently.
Freedom From Hunger
Freedom From Hunger
The right to adequate food is critical for health, development, and survival. A lack of access to nutritious food can lead to malnutrition and long-term health problems. Food security initiatives and sustainable agricultural practices are necessary to uphold this right.
Healthy Home Sizes
Healthy Home Sizes
Adequate housing means a place that is a reasonable size. We investigated this topic and found that the "right size" can be different for different people, depending on their family size or if they live along, and other factors. Ensuring that homes being built are "the right size" can provide a variety of benefits including better mental health, increased socialization, less material and energy waste.
Sustainable Building Materials
Sustainable Building Materials
Construction waste makes up anywhere from 10% to the majority of an area's waste stream, depending on various factors. When an area is frequently hit with catastrophic weather events (thanks to climate change), the rate of waste from buildings being built, destroyed, remodeled and rebuilt increased dramatically. With this in mind, individuals, companies, and communities need to focus on building and rebuilding with the environment in mind, using eco-friendly building practices and materials, including reclaimed construction materials.
Right to Dignity
Right to Dignity
Human dignity involves respect and ethical treatment. Recognizing and protecting each person's inherent dignity and worth is fundamental to human rights. This includes safeguarding against torture, inhumane treatment, and discrimination.
Freedom of Movement
Freedom of Movement
The ability to move freely, both within and between countries, is an essential aspect of personal liberty. Restrictions on movement can oppress individuals and limit opportunities for employment, education, and personal development.
Right to Protest
Right to Protest
ICNL’s Civic Freedom Monitor "provides up-to-date information on legal issues affecting civil society and civic freedoms, including the freedoms of association, expression, and peaceful assembly. The Civic Freedom Monitor is made possible through a network of civil society experts and organizations in countries included in the Monitor."
Right to Repair
Right to Repair
Since humans started building and creating things, we have also worked to maintain and fix them. This saves resources including time, money, emissions, and reduces over-reliance on activities such as mining, drilling, and farming.
Education & Training Opportunities
Education & Training Opportunities
North America
North America
USA
USA
Dream Justice Cohort "is a training program created to provide justice-impacted leaders with the skills they need to change the criminal justice system – from organizing and advocacy to media skills. Participants are joined by our talented staff and previous cohort graduates and receive the most innovative training for justice leaders across the country."
Arizona
Justice Next Cohort "a skill-building and leadership development program to empower and equip the next generation of individuals who are impacted by the criminal justice system or the climate crisis. We are now accepting applications from eligible BIPOC young adults between 18 - 24 years of age living in Sacramento, California."
Organizations
Organizations
Africa
Africa
South Africa
South Africa
Abahlali baseMjondolo (The Residents of the Shacks) " is a movement of the poor in South Africa. We are an autonomous, democratic, membership-based social movement comprising more than 150,000 members, operating in 93 branches in 4 provinces. We are committed to building the democratic power of the oppressed from below, and using our collective strength to create a world in which land, wealth and power are shared fairly. Our politics is rooted in a universal commitment to affirming and defending human dignity as we struggle for land and housing, to foster communities of care, self-nourishment, and solidarity."
North America
North America
USA
USA
Dream.Org "we close prison doors and open doors of opportunity into the green economy. We bring people together across racial, social, and partisan lines to create a future with freedom, dignity and opportunity for all."
The National Black Food and Justice Alliance "represents hundreds of Black urban and rural farmers, organizers, and land stewards based nationwide working together towards an intergenerational, urban/rural movement to map, assess, train and deepen the organizing, institution building and advocacy work protecting Black land and work towards food sovereignty.
Together, we are designing, building and protecting the nourishing, safe and liberatory spaces our communities need and absolutely deserve."
Grants
Grants
North America
North America
USA
USA
Dream.Org Empathy Network Leadership Fund "is an opportunity to apply for a grant of up to $2,500 to support your activism. And the sky’s the limit!"
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