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This week I find it important to visit the theme of activism and women.I came across an article called Recommitting to Eleanor Roosevelt’s Challenge to the World, this article enticed my appetite very much. Mary Robinson the president of Realizing Rights: The Ethical Globalization Initiative stated in her article that, "Sixty years, the UN adopted a promise to guarantee the dignity of each individual.{And} Today, women are at the forefront of the continuing struggle for human rights." This year on December 10th will mark the 61st anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. "The declaration affirms the inherent dignity and equal rights of each and every person. It calls for human rights to be respected by all nations, individuals and organs of society." Eleanor Roosevelt was one of the main leaders in efforts to create a more just future for all people. The reason why this anniversary is so important is because it has recently been commemorated by the UN and the message of equality for all is still alive in new generations. The article also mentioned that women have been the leading contributors to keeping the message of equality alive throughout the generations. The author of the article also stated in regards to a womens power that, "When women put their minds to achieving something collectively, we get it done." (http://www.womensmediacenter.com/ex/121008.html) This is the cold hard truth. I believe that when you collectively get women or any one for that matter together in search of ascertaining the same goal power is created. And if the goal is full of goodness and truth anything is possible! On that note it is of importance that personal commitment to human rights and a commonality of shared goals be acted upon. Here is a great website (www.everyhumanhasrights.org) that people can go to, too take that step towards change.
Peace and check out the website, you'll be glad you did.