What is the purpose of YHRI?
What is the purpose of YHRI?
The purpose of YHRI is to teach youth about human rights, specifically the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and inspire them to become advocates for tolerance and peace. YHRI has now grown into a global movement, including hundreds of groups, clubs and chapters around the world.
When was the YHRI formed?
August 2001
Youth for Human Rights International/Founded
Work for Youth for Human Rights International (YHRI) is a Los Angeles based non-profit organization founded in August 2001 and it had established activities in more than 26 countries including Nigeria.
Who founded youth for Human Rights International?
Mary Shuttleworth
Youth for Human Rights International/Founders
Do you know what human rights are?
Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world, from birth until death. These basic rights are based on shared values like dignity, fairness, equality, respect and independence. These values are defined and protected by law.
How are rights protected internationally?
On an international level, human rights are protected through the Charter of the United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Charter of the United Nations was signed in 1945 and is the foundation of the entire UN organization.
What are the 5 rights guaranteed to all citizens?
So based on the Constitution, here are the five basic rights granted to every US citizen.
- Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression.
- Right to a Fair Trial.
- Right to Free and Unperturbed Media.
- Right to Vote Freely in Public and Open Elections.
- Right to Worship Religion in a Free Setting.
- Right To Live Permanently In The US.
How can I get involved in human rights?
Get involved in your local area and help support human rights across the world.
- Join (or start) a local group. Organizing or joining a campaigning group in your local community is a great way to meet like-minded people and take action on the issues you care about.
- Meet your politicians.
- Organize a stunt.
What are the 4 principles of the UDHR?
The principles are: Universal and inalienable, Interdependent and indivisible, Equal and non-discriminatory, and Both Rights and Obligations.