"Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom,justice and peace in the world...
ARTICLE 1- All human beings are born free equal in dignity and rights.They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood."
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
I love the way it uses the word "Dignity" to describe the foundation for human rights,freedom and peace.Everything good in human relations is based on that inherent dignity we are all born with.All forms of bigotry,prejudice and oppression is based on a rejection of that dignity by some towards others.Basic Human Dignity is the right place to start when working for peace,social justice and freedom.
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