“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
— Martin Luther King Jr.

Human rights are legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement we have simply and purely because we exist as human beings – they are not granted by any state. These universal rights are essential to us all, regardless of nationality, race, gender or any other status.

Human rights can empower individuals and communities to forge a better tomorrow and a brighter future filled with opportunities. By embracing and trusting the full power of human rights as the path to the world we want, we can become more peaceful, equal and sustainable as a society.
Human Rights Day is observed annually around the world on 10th December. It celebrates the anniversary of one of the world’s most groundbreaking global pledges: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This landmark document enshrines the undoubted rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being

This year’s theme ‘our rights, our future, right now’ is a call to acknowledge the importance and relevance of human rights in our everyday lives. We have an opportunity to change perceptions by speaking up against hate speech, correcting misinformation and countering disinformation. This will be a great opportunity for us as human beings to promote peace, acceptance and co-existence among ourselves.

Penned by:

Rtr. Chanithi Korala

Editorial Committee Member 24.25