Human rights are still being stripped away. There are people still torturing others for the sake of slavery, while many advocate for education, equality, and fair wages. A fair and just world must acknowledge that promoting and defending human rights is a shared responsibility.

What Is Human Right?

Human right is every individual’s right to possess fundamental entitlements. They protect individuals from prejudice, suffering, and abuse by serving as the moral and legal foundation for a fair and just society. Human rights are essential to a just society and are acknowledged worldwide

How Can We Promote Human Rights?

Image via UM Today

There are still many people out there struggling to protect their rights. By promoting human rights, you could make a huge impact on the lives of others—even those you don’t know. Everyone carries a powerful ability to bring positive change once you rise above your comfort zone of work-related stress and pursue higher goals.

Here’s how you can promote human rights:

1. Volunteer Or Donate To Trustable Organizations

Image via UTHM News

A credible human rights organization’s capacity to successfully carry out its missions depends heavily on donations and volunteerism. Your time and money can help with legal counsel, humanitarian relief, advocacy, and education. You may actively support the local and international advancement and defense of human rights by taking part in these activities.

2. Shop Ethically Made Items

Image via WIRED

Purchasing ethically made products sends a strong message to companies, motivating them to adopt fair labor practices and ethical supply chain management. You can shop at local brands instead of shopping at clothing brands that promote child labor. By assisting businesses that put the welfare of their workers and communities first, this strategy promotes and defends human rights and eventually makes the world a more just and equitable place.

3. Keep Up With Social Issues

Image via Knowledge at Wharton

Keeping up with social issues creates awareness of the obstacles individuals encounter and the systemic injustices that support abuses. You can help create a more just world where people respect and promote human rights by staying informed, advocating for change, and offering your support to groups and individuals dedicated to these causes.

4. Vote In Every Election

Image via New Naratif

Participating in elections lets you choose laws, policies, and leaders who can defend and make progress on these rights. You can actively contribute to a more just and equitable society. Playing a role in the democratic process respects human rights.

5. Avoid Discrimination

Image via LBMC

Everyone can enjoy their fundamental freedoms and rights in a world free from discrimination. Hence, is it important for you to not discriminate against anyone. Diversity and individuality should be valued rather than used as fuel for conflict and ignorance.

You have to remember that human rights are not a privilege. You don’t get to pick and choose who gets it and who doesn’t. If you feel like you can’t make an impact, remember that these small gestures can make a huge change to the people around you.