Reflective

paper:
HUMAN RIGHTS “
By: Eshal Fatima
Grade: 9 blue
Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms
that belong to every person in the world, for no
other reason than that they were born human.
They recognize and protect the dignity of all
human being sand set out basic standards for how
people should be treated, including in emergencies
The main issues for human rights:
Conflict and Civilian Suffering: Ongoing conflicts
result in unbearable suffering for civilians, violating
their basic rights.
Inequality and Extreme Poverty: Disparities in
wealth and access to resources persist,
undermining human dignity and well-being.
Threats to Civic Space: Restrictions on freedom of
expression, assembly, and association hinder the
protection of human rights.
Oppression of Women: Gender-based
discrimination and violence persist globally,
impeding progress toward equality.
Rise in Hatred: Hate directed at minorities and
migrants is on the rise, challenging the pursuit of
joint action for human rights

The main Aims for human rights are these days:

Universal Protection: The Universal Declaration of
Human Rights (UDHR) serves as a common
standard for all peoples and nations, aiming to
protect fundamental human rights universally.
Dignity and Equality: Human rights ensure that
every individual, regardless of background, has a
baseline level of dignity and equality.
Empowerment: Human rights empower people to
stand up against abuse, corruption, and societal
injustices.
Freedom of Expression: Protecting freedom of
speech and expression allows individuals to voice
their opinions without fear of reprisal.
Religious Freedom: Human rights acknowledge the
importance of practicing one’s religion peacefully
or choosing not to hold any religious beliefs.
The main reasons for human rights are:
Basic Needs: Human rights guarantee access to
necessities like medicine, food, water, clothing,
and shelter, ensuring everyone’s dignity.
Stand Against Corruption: The concept of human
rights empowers people to speak up against
corruption and injustice.
Freedom of Speech and Expression: Enabling free
expression without fear of reprisal fosters open
dialogue and societal progress.
Protection of Vulnerable Groups: Human rights
safeguard vulnerable populations from abuse by
powerholders.
To spread the awareness for human rights we\our
groups have done several things like we have done
campaign in classes ,we have done surveys 97% of
our response were positive and 3% weren’t, those
3% people shared their perspective on the survey
we conducted after survey we did the interview of
expert (lawyer) and a victim (worker) . So, our
efforts to spread awareness were successful.
During this period, I gained a lot of things which I
didn’t know about human rights. Except for
knowledge of human rights I gained many skills ;
During the interview I came know we have to
speak boldly and confidently Infront of INTERVIEWEE
and have to make direct eye contact with them
while speaking , As I was in charge of most of the
internet work I came to know a lots of reliable
websites , and as we have to work in groups I have
a good communication with most of my team
members and we compromised with the work and
distributed it equally.
As our group was good but it had a lot of
weaknesses our 2-3 groups member didn’t
collaborate with us and don’t send us the material
on time which made our time management disturb
‘ to solve this issue we only had one solution that
was to tell our professor about them and after
some time they started doing work .This group
taught me how to deal with issues and how to
collaborate and to take stand if the member isn’t
working .
In the world there are a lot of provinces which have
human rights, and some don’t. Out of 10 regions,
those with the highest levels of freedom are North America
(Canada and the United States), Western Europe, and
Oceania. The lowest levels are in the Middle East and
North Africa, sub‐ Saharan Africa, and South Asia. The
average for 2022 based on 177 countries was 5.37 index
points. The highest value was in Yemen: 9.9 index points
and the lowest value was in Finland: 0.3 index points. The
indicator is available from 2007 to 2022.

Human rights across the world are in a parlous

state, with leaders often failing to uphold
international law and protect fundamental
freedoms. Let’s delve into the grim realities:
[Link] Crises: The 2024 Human Rights
Watch (HRW) world report highlights a surge in
human rights crises globally. Wartime
atrocities have increased, suppression of
human rights defenders is on the rise, and
universal human rights principles and laws face
attacks by governments.
[Link] and Hypocrisy: In 2021, hopes for a
better post-pandemic world were kept alive by
courageous individuals, social movements, and
civil society organizations. However, betrayal
and hypocrisy persist in corridors of power,
undermining human rights2.
[Link] Concerns:
[Link]: Women’s rights continue to
be crushed by the Taliban.
[Link]: Ongoing conflicts cause
tremendous suffering, especially in Darfur.
c. US Allies: Saudi Arabia, India, and Egypt
violate human rights with impunity.
[Link] Union: Pushback against
asylum seekers and deals with Libya and
Turkey impact refugees2.
 [Link] Killings of Defenders: From 2015 to
2019, at least 1,940 killings and 106 enforced
disappearances of human rights defenders,
journalists, and trade unionists occurred across
81 countries. In 2019 alone, 357 killings and 30
enforced disappearances were observed in 47
countries3.
5. Call to Action: We must protect human rights

institutions and hold political leaders

accountable to their international obligations.
Upholding universal principles is crucial in a
world facing shifting power dynamics
[Link] Standards: Political leaders exhibit
selective outrage and engage in transactional
diplomacy, often compromising human rights
for short-term political gains. This behavior
puts countless lives at risk. For instance:
 The Israel-Hamas conflict showcases
double standards.
 Silence on China’s crimes against humanity
contrasts with demands for accountability
in Ukraine.
 Alleged US abuses in Afghanistan receive
less attention
Protecting human rights is a crucial endeavor that
requires collective effort and strategic approaches.
Here are some strategies to safeguard and
promote human rights:
[Link] Awareness: Utilize social media
platforms to raise awareness about human
rights issues. Share campaign updates, photos,
and quotes to inspire others to stand up for
human rights1.
[Link] Authorities: Write letters to local
council members or parliamentarians, directing
their attention to important issues. Advocacy
and dialogue with authorities can drive positive
change1.
[Link] Petitions: Signing petitions can contribute
to important changes toward justice and
equality. It takes just a few minutes but can
impact many lives1.
[Link]: Support human rights organizations by
making donations. Every dollar helps sustain
their work in protecting human rights1.
[Link] Funds: Organize fundraising events like
games nights, bake sales, or participate in city
runs to support human rights causes1.
[Link] Local Organizations: Identify and
support local organizations dedicated to
addressing various human rights issues in your
area1
 [Link] Local Groups: If no existing organization
aligns with your passion, consider starting one.
Empower like-minded individuals to join your
cause1.
[Link] Rallies: Peacefully participate in rallies
to advocate for human rights. It’s a unique and
empowering experience
Here are the helpline for human rights;
Front Line Defenders Emergency Hotline:
 Front Line Defenders provides 24-hour
support to human rights defenders facing
immediate risk. If there’s a crisis, you can
contact them at any hour on their emergency
hotline.
 Emergency Hotline Number: +353-1-210-
0489
 They also offer secure email support for urgent
assistance.
 The hotline connects you to someone who
speaks Arabic, English, French, Russian, or
Spanish. They can mobilize rapid international
support and action, including appeals to
relevant authorities, assistance with relocation,
and help with medical or legal expensesm .
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