Human Rights Day – 21 MARCH 2022

Human rights are our basic rights or freedoms. They include our right to live, our right to health, education, freedom of speech and thoughts, and equal rights. Some groups organize protests on Human Rights Day to alert people of circumstances in parts of the world where human rights are not recognized or respected, or where these rights are not considered to be important.

Human Rights Day in South Africa is historically linked with 21 March 1960, and the events of Sharpeville. On that day 69 people died and 180 were wounded when police fired on a peaceful crowd that had gathered in protest against the Pass laws.

“This day marked an affirmation by ordinary people, rising in unison to proclaim their rights. It became an iconic date in our country’s history that today we commemorate as Human Rights Day as a reminder of our rights and the cost paid for our treasured human rights,” Parliament of South Africa said.

On Human Rights Day, South Africans are asked to reflect on their rights, to protect their rights and the rights of all people from violation, irrespective of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, whether they are foreign national or not – human rights apply to everyone, equally.

 

IT’S IMPORTANT TO KNOW WHAT YOUR BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS ARE.

Equality: Everyone is equal and has the right to equal protection

Freedom of movement and residence: Everyone has the right to freedom of movement and to reside anywhere in the country.

Language and culture: Everyone has the right to use the languages and to participate in the culture of their choice.

Human dignity: Everyone has the right to their dignity respected and protected.

Life: Everyone has the right to life

 

Let’s celebrate each other this Human Rights Day! Let’s celebrate LIFE!

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