WEBVTT 00:00:10.830 --> 00:00:13.550 Welcome to Students Incorporated. I'm your host, 00:00:13.589 --> 00:00:16.329 Mr. Jason. Join me weekly as my students and 00:00:16.329 --> 00:00:18.870 I bring you content that's informative, positive, 00:00:19.010 --> 00:00:21.809 fun, and uplifting. This podcast is created and 00:00:21.809 --> 00:00:23.969 produced with the help of students from the International 00:00:23.969 --> 00:00:29.550 Community School of Bangkok. Imagine setting 00:00:29.550 --> 00:00:32.090 a goal not just for a community or a country, 00:00:32.229 --> 00:00:35.950 but for the entire world. A goal built on hope, 00:00:36.030 --> 00:00:38.429 dignity, and the shared belief in our common 00:00:38.429 --> 00:00:41.490 humanity. That's exactly what happened when leaders 00:00:41.490 --> 00:00:43.609 from every corner of the globe came together 00:00:43.609 --> 00:00:46.090 to make a revolutionary promise for the future. 00:00:46.409 --> 00:00:49.530 That promise begins with a powerful idea. Every 00:00:49.530 --> 00:00:52.990 one of us is born free and equal in dignity and 00:00:52.990 --> 00:00:56.409 rights. That isn't just a nice thought. It's 00:00:56.409 --> 00:00:59.030 the core of the Universal Declaration of Human 00:00:59.030 --> 00:01:01.929 Rights, the landmark document adopted by the 00:01:01.929 --> 00:01:04.549 United Nations. But what is this declaration? 00:01:04.769 --> 00:01:08.590 And what do these rights mean for us today? in 00:01:08.590 --> 00:01:11.269 our schools, our communities, and our digital 00:01:11.269 --> 00:01:14.670 lives. Today, in honor of Human Rights Day, we're 00:01:14.670 --> 00:01:17.629 going back to the foundation to find out. Welcome 00:01:17.629 --> 00:01:20.030 to this special episode of the Students Incorporated 00:01:20.030 --> 00:01:22.709 podcast. Today, I'm joined by co -host Josiah 00:01:22.709 --> 00:01:25.969 and Proud, along with two student guests. But 00:01:25.969 --> 00:01:27.870 before we get started, let's hear our quote of 00:01:27.870 --> 00:01:30.269 the day and get some headline news. For our quote 00:01:30.269 --> 00:01:32.450 of the day, we wanted to share the words of Eleanor 00:01:32.450 --> 00:01:35.090 Roosevelt, who was the driving force behind the 00:01:35.090 --> 00:01:38.310 Universal Declaration of Human Rights. She said, 00:01:38.430 --> 00:01:41.370 Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? 00:01:41.750 --> 00:01:45.010 In small places, close to home, so close and 00:01:45.010 --> 00:01:47.269 so small that they cannot be seen on any maps 00:01:47.269 --> 00:01:49.469 of the world. Unless these rights have meaning 00:01:49.469 --> 00:01:52.129 there, they have little meaning anywhere. This 00:01:52.129 --> 00:01:54.530 quote reminds us that these big universal ideas 00:01:54.530 --> 00:01:56.390 aren't just for governments or international 00:01:56.390 --> 00:01:59.409 courts. Therefore, right here, right now, it 00:01:59.409 --> 00:02:01.269 means that the right to be treated with respect, 00:02:01.530 --> 00:02:03.569 the right to have your voice heard, and the right 00:02:03.569 --> 00:02:05.900 to be safe start in your own schools. on your 00:02:05.900 --> 00:02:08.479 own sports teams, and in your own homes. If we 00:02:08.479 --> 00:02:10.199 don't stand up for each other's rights in those 00:02:10.199 --> 00:02:12.819 small, everyday places, the global idea of human 00:02:12.819 --> 00:02:15.599 rights loses its power. It's a call for us all 00:02:15.599 --> 00:02:17.759 to be the ones who bring these rights to life. 00:02:18.159 --> 00:02:20.300 And that's our quote of the day. Now onto some 00:02:20.300 --> 00:02:22.780 headline news. Thank you for a quote of the day. 00:02:22.919 --> 00:02:24.919 For our headline news, we're looking at three 00:02:24.919 --> 00:02:27.159 recent stories from around the world that highlight 00:02:27.159 --> 00:02:29.639 significant progress in the area of human rights. 00:02:31.439 --> 00:02:34.020 First, a major development from this past October. 00:02:34.099 --> 00:02:36.840 As reported by Reuters, a landmark Gaza peace 00:02:36.840 --> 00:02:40.039 and reconstruction deal was signed. After months 00:02:40.039 --> 00:02:42.580 of intense negotiations, leaders from Israel 00:02:42.580 --> 00:02:45.199 and Gaza signed a peace agreement the world leaders 00:02:45.199 --> 00:02:47.400 are calling a pivotal moment for the region. 00:02:48.060 --> 00:02:50.620 The deal not only establishes a framework for 00:02:50.620 --> 00:02:53.159 lasting security, but also creates a multi -billion 00:02:53.159 --> 00:02:55.280 dollar international fund to rebuild critical 00:02:55.280 --> 00:02:58.340 infrastructure like hospitals and schools. Most 00:02:58.340 --> 00:03:00.960 importantly, it includes provisions for ensuring 00:03:00.960 --> 00:03:03.870 ongoing access to... education, and health care, 00:03:04.090 --> 00:03:06.629 making a critical step in upholding the human 00:03:06.629 --> 00:03:09.349 rights of the region's civilians. Next, a very 00:03:09.349 --> 00:03:12.590 encouraging report on global child welfare. According 00:03:12.590 --> 00:03:14.990 to the Association Press, the International Labor 00:03:14.990 --> 00:03:17.710 Organization reports a historic drop in child 00:03:17.710 --> 00:03:20.310 labor. A new report indicates that the global 00:03:20.310 --> 00:03:22.629 number of children engaged in child labor has 00:03:22.629 --> 00:03:25.610 fallen by nearly 20 million over the past four 00:03:25.610 --> 00:03:29.479 years, from 2020 to 2024. marking the steepest 00:03:29.479 --> 00:03:31.900 decline on record. The report highlights that 00:03:31.900 --> 00:03:34.020 the most significant progress has been made in 00:03:34.020 --> 00:03:36.240 parts of South Asia and Sub -Saharan Africa. 00:03:36.439 --> 00:03:39.400 It credits coordinated global supply chain legislation 00:03:39.400 --> 00:03:42.120 and a major international push for increased 00:03:42.120 --> 00:03:45.099 investment in universal education as key factors. 00:03:45.939 --> 00:03:49.360 While challenges remain, ILO, the International 00:03:49.360 --> 00:03:51.960 Labor Organization, is hopeful this trend will 00:03:51.960 --> 00:03:54.500 accelerate. There's still work to be done as 00:03:54.500 --> 00:03:57.280 nearly 138 million children are still engaged 00:03:57.280 --> 00:04:01.020 in child labor around the world. Our final headline 00:04:01.020 --> 00:04:03.020 takes this concept of rights into fascinating 00:04:03.020 --> 00:04:05.659 new territory, moving from the rights of people 00:04:05.659 --> 00:04:07.860 to the emerging legal concept of the rights of 00:04:07.860 --> 00:04:10.180 nature. As reported by the Associated Press, 00:04:10.400 --> 00:04:12.939 the headline is Ecuador's Constitutional Court 00:04:12.939 --> 00:04:16.060 Expands Rights of Nature to Protect Key Amazonian 00:04:16.060 --> 00:04:19.120 Rivers. In a recent ruling, Ecuador's highest 00:04:19.120 --> 00:04:21.939 court has significantly expanded the country's 00:04:21.939 --> 00:04:25.079 constitutional rights of nature to include two 00:04:25.079 --> 00:04:27.560 of its largest rivers. The decision grants the 00:04:27.560 --> 00:04:30.019 rivers legal standing, meaning lawsuits can be 00:04:30.019 --> 00:04:32.459 filed on their behalf to protect them from pollution. 00:04:32.839 --> 00:04:35.740 Environmental and indigenous activists are celebrating 00:04:35.740 --> 00:04:38.639 the decision as a major global precedent for 00:04:38.639 --> 00:04:41.850 protecting vital ecosystems. And there you go. 00:04:41.930 --> 00:04:44.230 Three positive developments for rights across 00:04:44.230 --> 00:04:46.610 the globe. And that's our headline news for this 00:04:46.610 --> 00:04:49.230 episode. Thank you for the quote in the headline 00:04:49.230 --> 00:04:52.089 news. The news stories really show that the conversation 00:04:52.089 --> 00:04:55.129 around rights is alive and evolving every single 00:04:55.129 --> 00:04:58.149 day, which leads us perfectly into our main discussion. 00:04:58.430 --> 00:05:01.069 And for this discussion, I'm joined by co -host 00:05:01.069 --> 00:05:03.370 Josiah and Proud and also two student guests, 00:05:03.490 --> 00:05:06.329 Simpson and Enwu. Welcome. Thanks for having 00:05:06.329 --> 00:05:09.800 us. Yeah, thank you. All right, so for the first 00:05:09.800 --> 00:05:11.699 part of our conversation, we want to go back 00:05:11.699 --> 00:05:14.220 to the basics. We hear the term human rights 00:05:14.220 --> 00:05:16.639 all the time, but what does it actually mean? 00:05:17.019 --> 00:05:19.420 Sin Sin, let's start with you. In your own words, 00:05:19.579 --> 00:05:23.420 what is a human right? To me, it's like a set 00:05:23.420 --> 00:05:25.920 of basic things that everyone in the world deserves, 00:05:26.199 --> 00:05:29.139 no matter who they are. Things like the right 00:05:29.139 --> 00:05:31.819 to be safe, to have your own thoughts, and to 00:05:31.819 --> 00:05:34.500 be treated fairly. It's not something you have 00:05:34.500 --> 00:05:37.129 to earn. It's something you're born with. Oh, 00:05:37.129 --> 00:05:38.970 I like that. That's great. And that's a great 00:05:38.970 --> 00:05:41.329 way to put it. Something you're born with. I've 00:05:41.329 --> 00:05:44.269 got a question for you, Inwoo. Why do you think 00:05:44.269 --> 00:05:46.550 it was so important for the world to come together 00:05:46.550 --> 00:05:49.410 and write these rights down in one formal document? 00:05:49.850 --> 00:05:52.410 I think it's about setting a standard for everyone. 00:05:52.649 --> 00:05:55.569 If it's not written down, it's just an idea. 00:05:55.730 --> 00:05:58.870 But when you create an official document like 00:05:58.870 --> 00:06:01.589 a universal declaration by the United Nations, 00:06:01.709 --> 00:06:04.269 it became a promise that every country can agree 00:06:04.269 --> 00:06:07.779 to. And it gives people something to point to 00:06:07.779 --> 00:06:10.800 and say, this is the standard you promised to 00:06:10.800 --> 00:06:14.040 uphold. Exactly, a global promise. That promise 00:06:14.040 --> 00:06:16.560 is born from a moment of global crisis after 00:06:16.560 --> 00:06:19.519 World War II. Now, Josiah, the idea of listing 00:06:19.519 --> 00:06:22.720 rights wasn't entirely new. How did foundational 00:06:22.720 --> 00:06:25.160 documents from different countries like the U 00:06:25.160 --> 00:06:27.480 .S. Bill of Rights influence the creation of 00:06:27.480 --> 00:06:30.060 this new universal standard? That's a crucial 00:06:30.060 --> 00:06:32.139 part of the story. You have to go back to the 00:06:32.139 --> 00:06:35.600 creation of the US Bill of Rights in 1791. After 00:06:35.600 --> 00:06:37.759 the American Revolution, people were worried 00:06:37.759 --> 00:06:39.579 that the new central government they had just 00:06:39.579 --> 00:06:42.000 created might become too powerful and infringe 00:06:42.000 --> 00:06:44.019 on their freedoms, just like the British monarchy. 00:06:44.269 --> 00:06:46.529 So they needed a way to put up some guardrails. 00:06:46.649 --> 00:06:48.629 For our listeners who might not be familiar, 00:06:48.850 --> 00:06:51.509 Proud, what were some of those key rights they 00:06:51.509 --> 00:06:53.829 listed in the Bill of Rights? Well, there are 00:06:53.829 --> 00:06:55.709 10 of them. The first one is probably the most 00:06:55.709 --> 00:06:58.470 famous. It protects the freedom of speech, religion, 00:06:58.649 --> 00:07:00.389 the press, and the right to assemble peacefully. 00:07:00.689 --> 00:07:03.149 The next two deals with the right to bear arms 00:07:03.149 --> 00:07:05.209 and prevent the government from forcing people 00:07:05.209 --> 00:07:08.689 to house soldier. Wow, so those core ideas like 00:07:08.689 --> 00:07:11.310 freedom of speech were written down as fundamental 00:07:11.310 --> 00:07:14.800 rule right from the very beginning. Exactly, 00:07:14.899 --> 00:07:17.139 and the most of the rest, from the Fourth Amendment 00:07:17.139 --> 00:07:19.620 to the Eighth, establish rights in the legal 00:07:19.620 --> 00:07:22.019 systems, including protection from unreasonable 00:07:22.019 --> 00:07:24.759 searches, the right to a speedy and public trial, 00:07:24.920 --> 00:07:27.319 and protection against cruel and unusual punishment. 00:07:27.600 --> 00:07:30.519 The Ninth and Tenth Amendments are about ensuring 00:07:30.519 --> 00:07:32.620 that people have other rights beyond just the 00:07:32.620 --> 00:07:34.860 one listed. The whole point was to create a list 00:07:34.860 --> 00:07:37.160 of things the government cannot do. The First 00:07:37.160 --> 00:07:39.519 Amendment literally starts with the word, Congress 00:07:39.519 --> 00:07:41.860 shall make no law. Yeah, the First Amendment 00:07:41.860 --> 00:07:44.899 goes like this. Congress shall make no law respecting 00:07:44.899 --> 00:07:47.920 an establishment of religion or prohibiting the 00:07:47.920 --> 00:07:51.120 free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom 00:07:51.120 --> 00:07:54.779 of speech or of the press, or the right of people 00:07:54.779 --> 00:07:58.180 to peacefully assemble and to petition the government 00:07:58.180 --> 00:08:01.899 or a redress of grievances. It's a pretty powerful 00:08:01.899 --> 00:08:04.860 declaration and rule. Just like Proud said, the 00:08:04.860 --> 00:08:07.740 First Amendment protects speech, religion, and 00:08:07.740 --> 00:08:10.160 the press. important freedoms that many countries 00:08:10.160 --> 00:08:12.899 still do not recognize. The Bill of Rights is 00:08:12.899 --> 00:08:15.459 a fascinating document. It's on permanent display 00:08:15.459 --> 00:08:17.800 at the National Archives Museum in Washington, 00:08:18.040 --> 00:08:21.420 D .C. It's displayed alongside the original Declaration 00:08:21.420 --> 00:08:25.040 of Independence and the U .S. Constitution. My 00:08:25.040 --> 00:08:27.160 family and I had the privilege of viewing these 00:08:27.160 --> 00:08:29.620 documents several years ago when we took a trip 00:08:29.620 --> 00:08:32.000 to D .C. It was a pretty powerful moment looking 00:08:32.000 --> 00:08:34.539 down at the foundational documents that helped 00:08:34.539 --> 00:08:37.299 create what we now know as the United States 00:08:37.299 --> 00:08:40.059 of America. Of course, they are held behind thick 00:08:40.059 --> 00:08:42.320 ballistic glass and protected by armed security 00:08:42.320 --> 00:08:45.159 guards. That just shows how important the message 00:08:45.159 --> 00:08:48.039 is. It's fascinating to think the original documents 00:08:48.039 --> 00:08:50.960 are still around after almost 250 years. The 00:08:50.960 --> 00:08:52.940 Bill of Rights was a framework of limitations, 00:08:52.940 --> 00:08:56.200 so how did that very specific national document 00:08:56.200 --> 00:08:59.039 become a blueprint for a global standard 150 00:08:59.039 --> 00:09:02.740 years later? Well, when Eleanor Roosevelt and 00:09:02.740 --> 00:09:04.840 the UN Commission were tasked with drafting a 00:09:04.840 --> 00:09:07.139 global standard, the U .S. Bill of Rights provided 00:09:07.139 --> 00:09:09.940 a powerful structural model. It showed that it 00:09:09.940 --> 00:09:12.120 was possible to formally list out and protect 00:09:12.120 --> 00:09:14.879 fundamental freedoms in writing. It gave them 00:09:14.879 --> 00:09:17.120 a blueprint for how to frame a document of rights. 00:09:17.500 --> 00:09:20.399 So the UN Commission drafted and approved the 00:09:20.399 --> 00:09:23.059 Universal Declaration of Human Rights, also known 00:09:23.059 --> 00:09:27.929 as the UDHR, in December of 1948. It's also recorded 00:09:27.929 --> 00:09:30.649 that 50 member states participated in the final 00:09:30.649 --> 00:09:33.250 drafting of the approved document and that eight 00:09:33.250 --> 00:09:36.090 nations abstained from the vote. This document 00:09:36.090 --> 00:09:38.750 set out for the first time that fundamental human 00:09:38.750 --> 00:09:40.970 rights are universally protected and are for 00:09:40.970 --> 00:09:43.230 everyone. And it seems like the biggest shift 00:09:43.230 --> 00:09:45.850 was taken that idea. A list protecting citizens 00:09:45.850 --> 00:09:48.110 from their government and turning into a global 00:09:48.110 --> 00:09:50.450 vision of rights that people have simply by being 00:09:50.450 --> 00:09:52.799 human. That's the perfect way to put it. They 00:09:52.799 --> 00:09:54.980 took the blueprint and massively expanded the 00:09:54.980 --> 00:09:57.919 vision beyond just legal protections to include 00:09:57.919 --> 00:10:00.919 those crucial social and economic rights needed 00:10:00.919 --> 00:10:03.799 for a life of dignity, like the right to education 00:10:03.799 --> 00:10:06.879 and health care. That expansion is so critical. 00:10:07.000 --> 00:10:09.639 It really speaks to the idea that rights are 00:10:09.639 --> 00:10:12.860 about more than just legal protections. This 00:10:12.860 --> 00:10:15.960 brings to mind a powerful quote from Nelson Mandela, 00:10:16.120 --> 00:10:19.240 who said, To deny people their human right is 00:10:19.240 --> 00:10:21.879 to challenge their very humanity. Proud, what 00:10:21.879 --> 00:10:24.259 does this quote mean to you? To me, it means 00:10:24.259 --> 00:10:26.779 that our rights are not optional extras. They're 00:10:26.779 --> 00:10:29.080 at the very core of who we are. When people's 00:10:29.080 --> 00:10:31.100 rights are denied, whether it's the right to 00:10:31.100 --> 00:10:33.500 be safe, to learn, or to have a home, you're 00:10:33.500 --> 00:10:35.740 not just taking something away from them. You're 00:10:35.740 --> 00:10:37.899 saying that their life, their dignity, and their 00:10:37.899 --> 00:10:41.340 humanity are less valuable. So challenging their 00:10:41.340 --> 00:10:43.919 very humanity, it's such a profound way to think 00:10:43.919 --> 00:10:45.940 about it. To make sure these rights were fully 00:10:45.940 --> 00:10:49.070 respected, the creators of the UD HR described 00:10:49.070 --> 00:10:53.450 them with three key words, universal, inalienable, 00:10:53.570 --> 00:10:56.909 and indivisible. Sin Sin, what do you think universal 00:10:56.909 --> 00:11:00.169 means here? I think it means they are for everyone, 00:11:00.370 --> 00:11:02.870 everywhere. It doesn't matter your race, your 00:11:02.870 --> 00:11:05.490 religion, what country you live in, or how much 00:11:05.490 --> 00:11:08.509 money you have. These rights apply to every single 00:11:08.509 --> 00:11:12.649 human. Yes, exactly. And Enwu, what do you think 00:11:12.649 --> 00:11:17.090 about the word inalienable? It's a bit of a tricky 00:11:17.090 --> 00:11:20.049 word. I had to look this word up, but it means 00:11:20.049 --> 00:11:23.110 that they can't be taken away, like no one can 00:11:23.110 --> 00:11:26.210 decide you don't deserve right anymore. They 00:11:26.210 --> 00:11:29.450 are a permanent part of you just because you 00:11:29.450 --> 00:11:32.549 are a human being. Ah, that's exactly right. 00:11:32.649 --> 00:11:35.950 They are a core part of who you are. So we talked 00:11:35.950 --> 00:11:37.970 about some of the history and principles. We're 00:11:37.970 --> 00:11:39.789 going to take a short break, and when we come 00:11:39.789 --> 00:11:42.210 back, we'll discuss how these big foundational 00:11:42.210 --> 00:11:45.330 ideas apply to our lives today. So we'll be right 00:11:45.330 --> 00:11:53.710 back after this short PSA message. Every child 00:11:53.710 --> 00:11:56.190 everywhere deserves a pencil, a book, and a safe 00:11:56.190 --> 00:11:58.669 place to learn. Sometimes we treat school like 00:11:58.669 --> 00:12:01.190 a chore, something we have to do. But for millions 00:12:01.190 --> 00:12:03.549 of children around the world, education is not 00:12:03.549 --> 00:12:06.750 a burden. It is a desperate dream. It is a fundamental 00:12:06.750 --> 00:12:10.549 human right that is currently being denied. Right 00:12:10.549 --> 00:12:13.210 now, poverty, war, and discrimination are keeping 00:12:13.210 --> 00:12:15.909 countless young people, especially girls, out 00:12:15.909 --> 00:12:18.669 of the classrooms. And when you close a school 00:12:18.669 --> 00:12:21.870 door, you close off a future. But here is the 00:12:21.870 --> 00:12:24.870 truth. Education is the most powerful tool we 00:12:24.870 --> 00:12:27.669 have to change the world. When we invest in learning, 00:12:27.769 --> 00:12:30.309 we don't just teach math or history. We break 00:12:30.309 --> 00:12:33.559 the chain of poverty. We reduce inequality, we 00:12:33.559 --> 00:12:35.799 build communities that are healthier, safer, 00:12:35.940 --> 00:12:39.200 and more peaceful. An educated mind is the first 00:12:39.200 --> 00:12:42.820 line of defense against oppression. So this week, 00:12:42.860 --> 00:12:44.779 I challenge you to look at your own education 00:12:44.779 --> 00:12:47.879 differently. Don't take it for granted. And take 00:12:47.879 --> 00:12:50.220 a moment to learn about the heroes fighting for 00:12:50.220 --> 00:12:52.860 this right, like the teams at UNICEF or the Malala 00:12:52.860 --> 00:12:55.340 Fund. A small action from you can help create 00:12:55.340 --> 00:12:58.240 a tidal wave of change. Educate yourself, advocate 00:12:58.240 --> 00:13:02.940 for others, empower the future. And we are back 00:13:02.940 --> 00:13:05.240 with our second part of this episode. Now that 00:13:05.240 --> 00:13:07.379 we talked about the foundation of human rights, 00:13:07.559 --> 00:13:10.379 we want to zoom in on what these ideas look like 00:13:10.379 --> 00:13:13.000 in our world today. For this segment, we're continuing 00:13:13.000 --> 00:13:15.500 our conversation with our student guests, Ensign 00:13:15.500 --> 00:13:17.799 and Inwoo. So let's start with something big. 00:13:18.039 --> 00:13:20.580 When you think about global human rights, what 00:13:20.580 --> 00:13:24.080 issue stands out to you the most right now? For 00:13:24.080 --> 00:13:27.039 me, the biggest issue is access to education. 00:13:27.399 --> 00:13:29.879 There are still so many kids around the world 00:13:29.879 --> 00:13:32.879 who can't go to school because of poverty, conflict, 00:13:32.960 --> 00:13:36.460 or discrimination. I agree, and I'll also add 00:13:36.460 --> 00:13:39.700 the right to safety. There are places where people 00:13:39.700 --> 00:13:42.100 don't feel safe in their own communities because 00:13:42.100 --> 00:13:45.179 of war, crime, or violence. Those are powerful 00:13:45.179 --> 00:13:47.039 points. Here's something I've been thinking about. 00:13:47.320 --> 00:13:49.440 What do you think makes human rights so difficult 00:13:49.440 --> 00:13:51.899 to protect globally, even though the rights themselves 00:13:51.899 --> 00:13:54.799 are written and agreed upon? I think it's because 00:13:54.799 --> 00:13:57.639 every country has different laws, different governments, 00:13:57.820 --> 00:14:00.539 and different beliefs. So even if the rights 00:14:00.539 --> 00:14:03.559 are universal, the way they are respected or 00:14:03.559 --> 00:14:06.940 enforced changes a lot. That's true. And it brings 00:14:06.940 --> 00:14:08.960 up another question. What do you think is one 00:14:08.960 --> 00:14:11.179 big misunderstanding people have about global 00:14:11.179 --> 00:14:14.000 human rights? Some people think human rights 00:14:14.000 --> 00:14:17.320 are only about big political issues. But really, 00:14:17.559 --> 00:14:19.980 they also include everyday things like being 00:14:19.980 --> 00:14:24.100 able to speak freely, access to water, or not 00:14:24.100 --> 00:14:28.059 being discriminated against. Exactly. Human rights 00:14:28.059 --> 00:14:30.340 affect every part of life. So here's something 00:14:30.340 --> 00:14:32.580 for both of you. If you could choose one human 00:14:32.580 --> 00:14:34.379 right that the world should focus on improving 00:14:34.379 --> 00:14:37.600 immediately, what would it be? I would choose 00:14:37.600 --> 00:14:40.139 the right to equality. So many problems begin 00:14:40.139 --> 00:14:42.940 when people are treated unfairly because of their 00:14:42.940 --> 00:14:45.740 identity or background. And I would choose the 00:14:45.740 --> 00:14:48.919 right to live in a safe environment. Pollution, 00:14:49.000 --> 00:14:52.080 unclean water, and unsafe housing, these issues 00:14:52.080 --> 00:14:54.899 affect millions. Those are incredibly important. 00:14:55.240 --> 00:14:57.659 Now, with so many challenges around the world, 00:14:57.799 --> 00:15:00.039 how do you think young people, students like 00:15:00.039 --> 00:15:02.299 all of us, can play a role in supporting global 00:15:02.299 --> 00:15:05.100 human rights? Even small actions can matter. 00:15:05.259 --> 00:15:07.860 Learning about issues, speaking up for others, 00:15:07.980 --> 00:15:10.500 joining school projects, those things add up. 00:15:10.899 --> 00:15:13.679 Yeah, I think raising awareness is a big one. 00:15:13.779 --> 00:15:16.399 If people don't know what's happening, they can't 00:15:16.399 --> 00:15:19.100 help fix it. You're absolutely right, Eunwoo. 00:15:19.299 --> 00:15:21.399 You can't fight for rights if you don't know 00:15:21.399 --> 00:15:25.240 what they are. Awareness is step one. And since 00:15:25.240 --> 00:15:27.700 we are celebrating Global Human Rights Day, we 00:15:27.700 --> 00:15:29.779 want to make sure everyone listening leaves with 00:15:29.779 --> 00:15:31.960 some concrete knowledge about what they are. 00:15:32.409 --> 00:15:34.769 Every year on December 10th, it is Global Human 00:15:34.769 --> 00:15:37.389 Rights Day, which was just yesterday for us. 00:15:37.490 --> 00:15:39.649 It's a day that observed all over the world. 00:15:39.850 --> 00:15:43.570 It commemorates the day in 1948 when the United 00:15:43.570 --> 00:15:46.929 Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of 00:15:46.929 --> 00:15:50.250 Human Rights, or the UDHR for short. Think of 00:15:50.250 --> 00:15:53.409 this document as the ultimate rulebook. For treating 00:15:53.409 --> 00:15:56.629 people with dignity, it outlines 30 basic rights 00:15:56.629 --> 00:15:59.590 that belong to everyone. But for time's sake, 00:15:59.690 --> 00:16:02.200 we can't read all 30 right now. we wanted to 00:16:02.200 --> 00:16:04.320 share our top 10 list of the rights we think 00:16:04.320 --> 00:16:06.720 are essential to know. Yes, number one, this 00:16:06.720 --> 00:16:09.139 is probably the most foundational right, so we 00:16:09.139 --> 00:16:11.440 should start with this one. It is, we are all 00:16:11.440 --> 00:16:14.220 born free and equal. We all have our own thoughts 00:16:14.220 --> 00:16:16.480 and ideas, and we should all be treated with 00:16:16.480 --> 00:16:19.740 the same dignity. Number two, freedom from discrimination. 00:16:20.480 --> 00:16:23.460 These rights belong to everyone regardless of 00:16:23.460 --> 00:16:27.279 our race, color, sex, language, religion, or 00:16:27.279 --> 00:16:30.340 political opinion. Number three, the right to 00:16:30.340 --> 00:16:33.379 life. We all have the right to live in freedom 00:16:33.379 --> 00:16:36.899 and safety. Number four, no slavery. No one has 00:16:36.899 --> 00:16:38.860 the right to make us a slave, and we cannot make 00:16:38.860 --> 00:16:41.720 anyone else a slave. Number five, food and shelter 00:16:41.720 --> 00:16:44.419 for all. We all have the right to a good life 00:16:44.419 --> 00:16:46.659 with enough food, clothing, housing, and health 00:16:46.659 --> 00:16:50.460 care. Number six, equality before the law. The 00:16:50.460 --> 00:16:53.440 law must be the same for everyone. It must treat 00:16:53.440 --> 00:16:56.769 us all fairly. Number seven, the right to privacy. 00:16:57.070 --> 00:17:00.289 Nobody has the right to come into our home, open 00:17:00.289 --> 00:17:04.029 our letters, or bother our family or us without 00:17:04.029 --> 00:17:06.670 a good reason. Number eight, freedom to move. 00:17:06.829 --> 00:17:08.849 We all have the right to go where we want in 00:17:08.849 --> 00:17:10.910 our own country and to travel abroad as we wish. 00:17:11.230 --> 00:17:13.549 Number nine, freedom of thought and religion. 00:17:13.829 --> 00:17:16.369 We all have the right to believe in what we want, 00:17:16.430 --> 00:17:18.950 to have a religion or to change it if we want. 00:17:19.190 --> 00:17:21.730 And number 10, the right to education. Primary 00:17:21.730 --> 00:17:24.210 schools should be free. We have a duty to learn 00:17:24.210 --> 00:17:27.230 and protect the rights of others. That is a powerful 00:17:27.230 --> 00:17:29.769 list, and that's only 10 of the 30 listed. You 00:17:29.769 --> 00:17:31.569 can find the complete list with the other resources 00:17:31.569 --> 00:17:34.710 at un .org. It really is. Listening to all of 00:17:34.710 --> 00:17:37.109 you read those, it's a reminder that these aren't 00:17:37.109 --> 00:17:40.940 just words in an old document from 1948. They 00:17:40.940 --> 00:17:43.380 are a promise we make to each other every single 00:17:43.380 --> 00:17:46.559 day. With these rights comes a heavy responsibility 00:17:46.559 --> 00:17:49.200 for all of us. We all have seen what happens 00:17:49.200 --> 00:17:51.740 when they are ignored, whether it's on the news, 00:17:51.839 --> 00:17:54.380 in our own communities, or even in our own lives. 00:17:54.960 --> 00:17:57.019 We know that when human rights are violated, 00:17:57.119 --> 00:17:59.819 it causes real pain to individuals and damages 00:17:59.819 --> 00:18:02.940 our society as a whole. Absolutely. It puts everything 00:18:02.940 --> 00:18:05.640 we talked about today into perspective. So it's 00:18:05.640 --> 00:18:07.819 time to end this segment. So I want to just say 00:18:07.819 --> 00:18:10.640 a huge thank you to our student guests in Sininenwu 00:18:10.640 --> 00:18:14.160 for joining us on this discussion on human rights. 00:18:14.299 --> 00:18:16.640 So thanks for joining us today and talking about 00:18:16.640 --> 00:18:25.700 this heavier topic. As we head into the holiday 00:18:25.700 --> 00:18:28.779 season, we talk a lot about peace on earth. Human 00:18:28.779 --> 00:18:31.339 Rights Day is a reminder that peace starts with 00:18:31.339 --> 00:18:34.339 how we treat each other. So this month, let's 00:18:34.339 --> 00:18:37.119 make respecting human dignity our highest priority 00:18:37.119 --> 00:18:40.299 and then try to carry that into next year. If 00:18:40.299 --> 00:18:42.579 today's episode sparked a conversation for you, 00:18:42.640 --> 00:18:45.140 please subscribe and share this podcast with 00:18:45.140 --> 00:18:47.000 a friend. 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