Preamble
The belief that everyone, by virtue of her or his humanity, is entitled to certain human rights is fairly new. Its roots, however, lie in earlier tradition and documents of many cultures; it took the catalyst of World War II to propel human rights onto the global stage and into the global conscience. Throughout much of history, people acquired rights and responsibilities through their membership in a group – a family, indigenous nation, religion, class, community, or state. Most societies have had traditions similar to the “golden rule” of “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” The Hindu Vedas, the Babylonian Code of Hammurabi, the Bible, the Quran (Koran), and the Analects of Confucius are five of the oldest written sources which address questions of people’s duties, rights, and responsibilities. In addition, the Inca and Aztec codes of conduct and justice and an Iroquois Constitution were Native American sources that existed well before the 18th century. In fact, all societies, whether in oral or written tradition, have had systems of propriety and justice as well as ways of tending to the health and welfare of their members.
Precursors of 20th Century Human Rights Documents
Documents asserting individual rights, such the Magna Carta (1215), the English Bill of Rights (1689), the
French Declaration on the Rights of Man and Citizen (1789), and the US Constitution and Bill of Rights
(1791) are the written precursors to many of today’s human rights documents. Yet many of these
documents, when originally translated into policy, excluded women, people of color, and members of
certain social, religious, economic, and political groups. Nevertheless, oppressed people throughout the
world have drawn on the principles these documents express to support revolutions that assert the right
to self-determination.
16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER VIOLENCE
LR has long advanced gender equality by supporting the 16 Days of Activism campaign across the region. Despite progress, gender-based violence remains a major human rights violation, often overlooked at the community level. LR’s GBV indicators project introduced practical tools for baseline data, prevention, and improved local implementation. The initiative links national policies with community action, emphasizing women’s safety through better local governance and essential services. LR also engaged youth, children, women workers, elders, and the general public through human rights awareness sessions held in Islamabad, rural areas, and New York from December 1–10, 2020.
Day First, December 1, 2020
A session with LR youth volunteers on the Human
Rights and available procedure for availing the services
of Basic rights, procedure of civil documentation and
structure of Legal Remedies.
In the session 9
participants attended the session 5 men and 4 women
at Islamabad office G-11/3. At the end of session
Human Rights booklets distributed and for onward
provided 30 sets distribution also human rights books disseminated.
Day second, December 3, 2020
A session with working women conducted, at the
end of session group exercise also conducted. Few of women shared their lives experiences and their
success. The women elaborated that how they proud to support their families. In the session 16 women
has participated. 16 handouts also distributed 30 sets have been taken for family members and
relatives.
Day third, December 7, 2020
LR team organized session with Public views 83 participants 23 women and 60 men for better understanding on Human Rights and basic constitution of rights. The activities conducted at Sector G-11 nearest park at G-11 commercial market. The larger group shared their thoughts and explained why the Human Rights are important. How it impact on Access to justice.
Day fourth, December 9, 2020
The walking interviews were organized including the police officials,
public common men, women, shop keepers and daily wagers 77 total including 53 men and 24 women .
IEC material of human rights in shape of booklets was also disseminated to them for information sharing
at large.
Day fourth, December 9, 2020
There was another activity done with the
children of community to display Art & Craft activity through different charts
in the Premises of Legal Researchers Firm G-11/3 Islamabad, Pakistan.
Day fifth, December 10, 2020
An peace walk has been conducted with the
children out of schools and youth during the day and parents of kids have
orientation session with 22 participants 9 girls and 13 boys and to give
message of peace on earth that rights are equal for all without any
discrimination of gender, race, ethnicity and religion. There was another
activity held with 31 children presented Art and Craft to display the Human
Rights messages with coloration of LR staff member at Islamabad, Pakistan.
Day fifth, December 10, 2020
There was another activity held on the same day different Human Rights
messages were written on balloons that were winged up in the air which was
one of the effort in order to spread the Human Rights messages where every the balloons reach.
Day Fifth, December 10, 2020
The LR team had activity with 9 Sikh communities
at New York, sharing of thoughts on freedom of speech, education and other
greatness. The Zoom meeting was also arranged with participants of 30
individual’s media personals and Human rights
activist. Mr. Afazal butt, Asif bhati, Tariq Choudry explained the density of important issues. Mr. Zulqarnain, TP
Singh, Abdul Hameed from media shares their view. Mr. Sheraz khan,
Executive Director, LR expressed explained in the context of Human
Rights legal frame work. He emphasized on the restrictions freedom of
speech, freedom of expression and denial of access to their rights.
December 10, International Human Rights Day New York
Mr. Sheraz khan- Snr. Legal Advisor, shared dialogues with Dr.Amarjit Singh on Human Rights Day regarding the India constitutions article 19, guarantees six fundamental freedoms to citizens including freedom of movement, freedom of profession, occupation, trade or business, and others. International human rights law is the body of international law that seeks the protection of rights that are inherent to the human person, Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that human beings are entitled to International human rights law seek to ensure human rights to all human beings without any discrimination. IHL applies to both state and non-state actors, it remains contested whether and under what circumstances, non-state actors have human rights obligations. Human rights law applies at all times.
Black Day marked at history calendar
OPGF with collaboration LR had conducted activity, Dec 16 at New York, for taking part in the anguish of Army Public School little angles martyrs. We stand for Human Rights and condemn such a cruel act never happens in history. The group discussed, the Role of Mother, whom always given sacrifice’s for Nation and make a Society. Mr. Asif Ali Bhatti, Snr. Voice president RIUJ explained teacher Role and his/her contribution. Mr. Zahir Maher shared overseas commitment to support the youth to continue their education. Mr. Nasir qayyum, Mr. Javid Butt, Ms. Fouzia and other participants share their views. Mr. Sheraz khan, Snr Attorney hosted the event and elaborated role of state and plea to Govt of Pakistan award 144 children murdered at APS incident. Participants on zoom Expressed grief. During event, the brave martyrs were sacrifices in the name of patriotism. Mr. Hanzala, a young survivor of APS who has made himself a role model to rest of new students in the momentum of black Day Dec 16, 2020 Peshawar. He has shared his courageous story and grief faced in the period of brutality time in incident happened. The session end on National anthem and solute to all APS Angels.
Videos Links
Public View Recorded December 9, 2020
Session with Volunteers on Human Rights
Billion Exercise for Peace Building
Session with elder-age Group