Human Rights Day – For Grandparents and Youth
2009 December 10
We must be the change we wish to see.
~ Mahatma Gandhi
Human Rights Day was created by the United Nations to promote awareness of the importance of Human Rights issues around the world. On this date in 1948, the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Each year, the United Nations, establishes a new theme for the year. The theme for 2009 is “Non-discrimination.”
The sad truth about human rights is that the opportunities of many around the world are hindered by discrimination. People are discriminated upon based on race, religion, age, gender, education, socio-economic status and lifestyle preferences. Even though there are 30 Human Rights in the Declaration, discrimination still exists leaving people all over the world jobless, uneducated, homeless and starving.
So, with this being said, have you experienced discrimination? Have you been denied opportunities based on your age, health, financial situation or family status? Have your grandchildren been discriminated upon based on their family situation?
If any of these resonate with you, I encourage you to watch the video below and visit http://www.humanrights.com for more information about Human Rights. I would also recommend that you to visit http://www.youthforhumanrights.org to encourage your grandchildren to be involved in protecting their Human Rights and so that they become advocates of tolerance and peace.
Warm regards,
Kay L. Fontana
“The Grandcoach”
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